Labour Minister patronises KCA golden jubilee celebration

TDT | Manama  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) held a celebration marking its golden jubilee under the patronage of Labour and Social Development Minister Jamil bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan. Present were Indian Ambassador to Bahrain Piyush Srivastava, Bishop Dr Abraham Mar Julios, the association’s President Roy Antony, and many invitees.

Humaidan praised historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and India, hailing the role of the association in promoting religious tolerance. He also stressed Bahrain’s keenness on laying bridges of communication with all religions and ethnic groups, which reflects the kingdom’s civilisational heritage derived from Islamic teachings and the inherent Arab heritage. Dr Julios conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Indian community in the Kingdom for the care given to them.

He commended the wise approach of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in fostering relations of friendship and cooperation with the rest of the world and promoting tolerance, moderation and dialogue between religions and cultures. The Bishop praised the role of KCA in promoting religious tolerance, coexistence and cultural diversity.

Ambassador Srivastava praised the Labour Minister’s patronage of the celebration which reflects tolerance characterising Bahrain. He also affirmed joint keenness to foster cultural relations between both countries, praising the facilities provided by the kingdom to the non-government organisations of the expatriate communities.