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‘Historical achievement’

Los AngelesKing Hamad Global Centre for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence is a historic cornerstone for the implementation of His Majesty’s vision based on the inclusive traditions of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a top Bahraini diplomat said. 

The Ambassador of Bahrain to Kuwait, Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa was speaking during the inauguration of the King Hamad Global Centre for Inter-Faith Dialogue and Peaceful Co-Existence.

“Bahrain is a haven for religious freedom and the King Hamad Global Centre stands as an evidence of the prevailing spirit of tolerance, love and mutual respect among citizens and residents in the Kingdom,” he said during the event held as part of the activities of “This is Bahrain” under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Los Angeles, USA. 

In a statement, the Ambassador affirmed that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty, is always committed to promoting religious freedom within a spirit of mutual respect and love to reinforce peaceful coexistence and eliminate extremism.

Shaikh Khalifa thanked HM the King for his generous donation of the plot on which the Centre will be built. He said that the Kingdom has, thus, grown into a major global centre for important dialogues, meetings and gatherings aimed at reinforcing peace, security, openness and coexistence among all religions.

The inauguration was held in the presence of the Ambassador of Bahrain to the United States, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Dean and Founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Rabbi Marvin Hier, and Rev. Johnnie Moore, White House and United Nations representatives, religious leaders, senior guests and social and media figures.

Shaikh Khalifa also commended the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad for setting an example for all youth aspiring to a prosperous future.