-
.
- Русский
The Parliamentary Conference on Interreligious Dialogue, co-organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Moroccan Parliament, continues today in Marrakesh.
MP Marios Karoyan participated today in a debate on "Religion and Faith in different secular systems: Examples from around the world". In his intervention, he referred to the case of Cyprus and pointed out that the value of religion and faith has for centuries been a key factor in social cohesion and the prevalence of peaceful coexistence between the Greek Christian and Turkish Muslim communities. The degree of integration and interaction between the two communities in Cyprus, he stressed, has been recognised as the main characteristic of the country's culture in different historical periods and is enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus.
Referring to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage as a way of promoting mutual understanding, cultural exchanges, restarting dialogue and enhancing peaceful coexistence between cultures, Mr. Karoyan noted that the Cypriot government of the day is working systematically to protect and preserve the country's religious and cultural heritage, with the significant assistance of both the European Union and the United Nations.
Mr. Karoyan also noted that the now well-established meetings of Presidents of the Republic of Cyprus with religious leaders, aimed at restoring trust between the two communities and contributing to efforts to achieve a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem, is an important initiative that keeps alive the hope for the longed-for peace, for the benefit of all the people of Cyprus, Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Maronites, Armenians and Latins.
The exchange of best parliamentary practices at bilateral, regional and international level, Mr. Karoyan stressed, is of particular importance for the cultivation and consolidation of a culture of pluralism and peace. As a platform for dialogue and cooperation, the Inter-Parliamentary Union plays a key role in forging mutual understanding and respect, so that different communities, religious denominations and beliefs can coexist peacefully, for the benefit of security, stability and prosperity of all states and peoples.
(Text as sent by the House of Representatives)
Contents of this article including associated images are owned by PIO
Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or PIO
Source
