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through a video-recorded message, indicated
that it is an honour and a privilege to have
contributed to an unprecedented initiative on
Peace and Human Rights. She shared UAE’s
exemplary model of tolerance and inclusion.
She also stressed that it is critical time in the
history of mankind to embrace our differences
and she hoped that through this book we
engage in inter-religious and inter-cultural
dialogues for peace and prosperity for all.

After her video-recorded message, the
moderator stressed that UAE is a model of
tolerance and inclusion.
Afterwards, H.E. Mr. Alvaro Iranzo Gutiérrez, Djacta, international civil servants have a
Ambassador of Spain to the Kingdom of Saudi special calling: to serve the ideals of peace,
Arabia, stressed that Spain has also tried to play respect for fundamental rights, economic
a role in international efforts aimed at providing and social progress, and international
structure to the dialogue between societies and cooperation.
religions. He added that the splendid work of
research coordinated by the UN University of Before the intervention delivered by H.E.
Peace and the Muslim World League deserves Archbishop Mr. Ivan Jurkovič, Apostolic Nuncio
full support and dedicated consideration. It and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to
thoroughly provides the intellectual backing the United Nations Office at Geneva and other
that is so necessary to rise above perceptions of international organizations, the moderator
the past that thrive on the divides. stressed that the Archbishop’s visit at the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a historic landmark
Once his statement was delivered, the and follow-up of the first visit made by Cardinal
moderator indicated that Spain is well Touran in 2018, in which he was received by
positioned to make a solid contribution to the the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
promotion of peace, respect of basic human Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and H.E. Mr.
rights and positive coexistence of religions Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa.
and civilizations.
During his presentation, H.E. Archbishop
On his turn, H.E. Mr. Larbi Djacta, Chair of Mr. Ivan Jurkovič stressed that looking at the
the International Civil Service Commission current scenario, brotherhood is essential.
and Under-Secretary General of the United Today even more through Pope Francis’s
Nations, underlined in a video-recorded most recent Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”,
message that international civil servants have fraternity is not evoked as an abstract and
a special calling: to serve the ideals of peace, consolatory aspiration, but as an effective and
respect for fundamental rights, economic and realistic criterion of coexistence. He added that
social progress, and international cooperation. the inevitable consequence of abandoning the
He added that UNESCO is the lead agency civility of encounter is to resort to the incivility
in the United Nations system to promote of conflict. It is urgent and exciting, that we
the interreligious and intercultural dialogue –Christians, Muslims and all believers- are
within the International Decade for the called to offer our specific contribution.
Rapprochement of Cultures. He wished that
the culture of peace and tolerance inspire their After the Archbishop’s intervention, the
daily work within the United Nations system. moderator reminded that the promotion of
interfaith dialogue is an important element
After his video-recorded message, the in the mission of the Catholic Church and
moderator recalled that as indicated by H.E. includes, among its goals, striving for unity

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