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– Nahyan bin Mubarak:
The UAE, with its well-established values and principles, is a country of cultural and civilizational openness.
A pioneering role for the UAE in developing relations of acquaintance, dialogue and joint action globally.
The UAE has established itself as a world leader in the field of tolerance, coexistence and dialogue.
The Ministry of Tolerance plays a pivotal role in producing and disseminating knowledge on tolerance and coexistence.
We in the UAE are firmly convinced that all human beings are members of a single human society in which everyone works together to achieve good and prosperity.
The UAE’s tolerance experience is not limited to theoretical discussions, but also to practical projects.
– The World Media Congress bears the responsibility of introducing others, opening up to them, and dealing with them wisely and humanely.
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ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2020 (WAM) — His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE, under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” has become a country that embodies the values of tolerance, coexistence and human brotherhood in their highest meanings. The country of cultural and civilizational openness is proud of its values and principles and plays a pioneering and tangible role in developing relations of acquaintance, dialogue and joint action throughout the world.
His Excellency said – in the keynote speech he delivered during the opening of the activities of the second day of the World Media Congress on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, which falls on November 16 of each year -: “I extend my great greetings and utmost thanks and gratitude to the sponsor of the World Media Congress in its first session, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court.. I greatly appreciate His Highness’s keenness that the media be fully able to play its expected role in educating people and improving their knowledge and behavior in order to be a good citizen in this era. I also thank His Highness for his strong support for all activities and events that It confirms the pivotal and pioneering position of the UAE in all fields and various fields.”
The opening of the activities of the second day of the World Media Congress was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Information Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Ahmed Al Afifi, Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, and His Excellency Mohamed Jalal Al Raisi, Director General of the Emirates News Agency “WAM”, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the World Media Congress.
The inauguration was also attended by Daoud Aweys Jammeh, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Somalia, Hon Monica, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Services of Zimbabwe, Guy Ahmed, Minister of Justice of the Comoros, Mohamed Idris, Minister of Information of Ethiopia, and Babiker Diagen, Chairman of the National Council for the Regulation of Audiovisual Communication. Senegal.. along with a number of ministers from friendly and brotherly countries and ambassadors accredited to the country.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan added that the position of the UAE and its leading role globally in the field of tolerance, coexistence and dialogue is embodied in the establishment of a specialized ministry for tolerance and coexistence that I have the honor to represent. All institutions of society, especially with schools, universities, media and communication in order to strengthen the values of tolerance and coexistence in society – the Ministry also works to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute successfully to the march of society and the world without extremism, intolerance, segregation or discrimination.
His Excellency referred to the important role of the Ministry of Tolerance in producing and disseminating knowledge about tolerance and coexistence, in addition to proposing laws and legislation and organizing activities and events that embody the concepts of tolerance and human brotherhood on the ground – this is in addition to organizing an ambitious program of studies and research and establishing standards and indicators that measure the extent to which tolerance is achieved in the country. – The Ministry also has an important role in establishing local and global partnerships – we are a key partner in all international conventions and treaties that are related to human rights, renunciation of violence and hatred, and achieving peace and harmony in the world – and here I point out, for example, that the Ministry launched this year an important initiative to establish: “The Alliance Global tolerance “which contributes to spreading the values of coexistence, love and peace everywhere.”
He said that the objective view of what has been achieved and is being achieved in the Emirates in the areas of tolerance and coexistence, brothers and sisters, indicates a number of clear results represented in the following: “Openness to the world, and adoption of the principles of tolerance and coexistence, is a sure expression of self-confidence, confidence in the homeland, and strong concern.” On the national identity, and presenting its distinctive characteristics, in front of the whole world.. In addition, this also expresses our conviction in the Emirates, that all human beings are members of one human society, in which everyone works together, in order to achieve goodness and prosperity, throughout the world. The concept of a single human community was confirmed in the Abu Dhabi Document for Human Fraternity, which was issued in Abu Dhabi in 2019, in the presence of His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam, Sheikh Dr. Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” and that is due to the belief of His Highness that human fraternity is the way to achieve understanding, progress, peace, and stability in all parts of the world. Rather, it is also a strong expression of trust and hope in the future.
His Excellency added: “The results showed that the experience of the UAE indicates that efforts to promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence should not be limited to theoretical discussions, but should be a field for practical projects and social and economic leadership initiatives. Shaping the future of media in the world, to the realization that activities related to tolerance and coexistence, and relations between nations and peoples, can have an important economic value, allowing the establishment of projects, the establishment of companies, and useful innovation, at all levels.. In addition to the establishment of the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence in The Emirates came as an affirmation of a clear fact, which is that spreading the culture of acquaintance, dialogue and joint action, among the owners of civilizations and cultures, is something that is not achieved automatically, but must be continually nurtured and developed.
He referred to the role of the media and communication in developing the capabilities of local and international societies to adopt the principles of tolerance and human brotherhood. He said: “You, in this World Congress of Media, have a duty and responsibility to help readers, listeners and viewers learn about other people’s cultures, open up to them, and deal with them.” With wisdom and humanity, but also, in building their convictions, that pluralism and diversity in the characteristics of the population are a source of determination and strength in human societies – you have a duty and responsibility to work with everyone: children, youth, families, clergy, businessmen, and schools Universities and civil society institutions, so that everyone can play their expected roles in this important human endeavour. You have a duty and a responsibility to be consciously open to all beneficial experiences in the world, but also to celebrate them and make known their features. You have a duty and a responsibility to constantly recognize , on the continuous development, in the mechanisms of communication, and the mechanisms of receiving information, in this era, but also, adherence to objective standards, accuracy, full transparency, combating rumors, and false news or bogus.”
He continued, “You also have a duty and a responsibility to realize the role of tolerance in developing the work of the media, and for the media professionals themselves, and the companies in which they work, to be good models of diversity, pluralism, integrity, and continuous learning – all of this, within the framework of complete conviction.” That the media and communication sector, in this era, has become a pivotal role in shaping the present and future of the world, and that honest and trustworthy media is the sure way to gain the trust of readers, listeners and viewers, and to contribute to the formation of societal awareness, in a proper manner.
At the end of his speech, His Excellency said: “I thank everyone who contributed to sponsoring and organizing the World Media Congress, wishing you a successful conference, and hoping that your discussions and initiatives will contribute to the media and communication being, as we hope, an effective tool for acquaintance between people and combating ignorance of the other.” And getting rid of negative stereotypes about him – I am telling you today that civilizational and cultural gaps between nations and peoples can end if there are channels of dialogue, coexistence and joint action that achieve convergence and cooperation between all parties, on an equal footing, and as partners. complete, with each other – I tell you, the media are important channels that contribute to achieving a future for human beings characterized by peace, harmony, and mutual respect among all.
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