TWMCC Chairman Participates at "Russia-Islamic World" Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
- 2024-Dec-19
HE Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC), participated at "Russia-Islamic World" strategic vision group meeting, held in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur under the theme "Russia and the Islamic World: Cooperation in an Emerging Multipolar Era."
The meeting was attended by several prominent leaders and officials, including Malaysian Prime Minister HE Dr Anwar Ibrahim, Head of Tatarstan HE Rustam Minnikhanov, along with 200 political, religious, and public figures from 32 countries, as well as representatives of international organisations.
The meeting aims to enhance dialogue and explore prospects for cooperation between Russia and Islamic countries amidst global transformations, focusing on establishing foundations and standards that strengthen partnerships to benefit Muslim communities.
During his speech, HE Dr Ali Al Nuaimi extended his gratitude to Malaysia, its government, and its people for their generous hospitality and for their distinguished hosting of the conference.
He praised the Malaysian PM's speech, which emphasised promoting coexistence and combating hate speech and discrimination, calling for its inclusion in the final statement.
Al Nuaimi also noted that the challenges the world is experiencing require moving beyond traditional stances and focusing on constructive initiatives that offer solutions to crises.
He stressed the need to address issues of extremism and hatred with bravery by integrating the principles of coexistence into education and safeguarding them through legal frameworks.
Additionally, he called for practical initiatives that bridge the gap between Russia and Muslim communities, stressing the role of peoples and civil society organisations in supporting these efforts.
Al Nuaimi also emphasised that support for human rights, particularly in Palestine or Lebanon, should be based on international laws and resolutions to strengthen its legitimacy.
Moreover, he stressed the importance of supporting victims of crises through educational and social initiatives that safeguard the future of upcoming generations.
He also called to launch an initiative to support remote education for all students affected in Gaza, stressing that education is a basic right for all.
Al Nuaimi further called for launching initiatives that promote unity rather than division, highlighting the religious leaders' role in promoting coexistence and rejecting hate speech and extremism.
The meeting is part of TWMCC's ongoing participation in various sessions of "Russia-Islamic World" strategic vision group, reinforcing the council’s vision of coexistence, peace, and sustainable development in the Islamic world.
