Saleh affirms the importance of coexistence, tolerance and combating extremism

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Saleh affirms the importance of coexistence, tolerance and combating extremism

Saleh affirms the importance of coexistence, tolerance and combating extremism Doc-P-185867-636814237517917770

BAGHDAD /

President Barham Salih stressed on Wednesday the importance of coexistence, tolerance and the fight against extremism.

"President Barham Saleh received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad today the Vatican's Prime Minister Cardinal Pietro Barrolin and his delegation," the office said in a statement received by Al-Ghad Press.

Saleh stressed "the need for coexistence and tolerance and against extremism to support peace and stability and find radical solutions to the crises and issues in the region."

He added that "the teachings of our true Islamic religion and the valuable principles of Christ have made us exert more efforts to spare the region and the world wars and futile conflicts," stressing the importance of "unifying the efforts of different religions to combat extremist ideology and isolating this abnormal class that does not reflect the beliefs and values of our messages. Heavenly and social norms ".

He added that Iraq "is keen to build strong relations and developed with all countries on the basis of common interests," praising the role of "Vatican in support of Iraq and the establishment of a culture of love and tolerance and harmony among peoples."
He held the benefit of the Prime Minister of the Vatican greetings "to the Holy Father Pope Francis , wishing him good health and success, calling on Pope" to visit Iraq and to hold a conference for interfaith dialogue in ur historic city. "

The statement continued that" During the meeting , they discussed ways to develop relations between the two countries, and expand the horizons of joint cooperation in all fields, as well as the discussion of Christians in Iraq , the situation and maintain their presence and participation in building their country, and the importance of the continued support of the international community for the efforts of Iraq in the reconstruction of the areas inhabited by Christians and other components that have suffered from the scourge of terrorism. "

from JH Cardinal Barroyn conveyed the greetings of His Holiness Pope Francis in favor of the Vatican, stressing the keenness of the Vatican to strengthen the ties of relations with Iraq at various levels, praising the peaceful co-existence among Iraqis of different faiths and religions.

"His visit to Iraq is an embodiment of the sympathy and support of His Holiness Pope Francis with all Iraqis and stand by them and his keenness to strengthen relations with Iraq in various fields," he said.