Addis Ababa, November 4, 2024 (FBC) – An international inter-religious conference has commenced in Addis Ababa this morning, with the presence of the FDRE President Taye Atske-Selassie and other senior government officials.
The event is organized by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Peace in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanity, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The conference is being attended by Ethiopian religious leaders, the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, heads of regional peace and security bureaus, Ethiopian universities, as well as religious institutions from East Africa, Russia, Morocco, and South Africa, along with international organizations and other invited stakeholders.
The conference aims to promote peace and interfaith dialogue, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among different religious communities. It will feature various discussions, panel debates, and cultural performances, providing a platform for religious leaders and scholars to share their experiences and perspectives on peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
The event is expected to contribute to strengthening interfaith dialogue and cooperation, promoting peace, and fostering mutual understanding among different religious communities in the world.