Bahrain Declaration in Europe inaugurated in Italy

The Italian Republic hosts the King Hamad Chair for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence, which was launched at Sapienza University in 2018. “This chair, the first of its kind in the world, aims to enlighten young people from all over the world to confront terrorism, extremism and radicalism, and arm them with knowledge and inspire them to spread peaceful coexistence and love all over the world”, said Dr Al Baloudhi.

"We are pleased that the Kingdom of Bahrain has chosen the Italian Republic to start launching the document of the Declaration of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Europe”, said Andrea Ponzo, Special Envoy for Interreligious Dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Italy.

Betsy Mathieson, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence, states that Bahrain's declaration has been praised by world leaders. Armin Lechet, founder and president of the Abrahamic Convention Institute in Berlin, said he was delighted to participate in the inauguration, noting that the openness of Bahrain and the consolidation of dialogue and peaceful coexistence have enhanced the sense of humanity in society.

“The declaration of the Kingdom of Bahrain has added a new concept within the framework of mutual respect and acceptance,” he said. During the inauguration ceremony, 100 students affiliated with the King Hamad Chair for Freedom of Religion and Peaceful Coexistence were honoured for their participation in the “Ignorance is the Enemy of Peace” Forum.