Nations caught in crossfire of extremism must be helped by international community: President Zardari
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari says the world community should commit itself to eliminating the root causes of extremism and terrorism, giving all people in all societies renewed faith in their countries, in their laws, and in the futures of their children.He said this while addressing the special session of the United Nations Interfaith Dialogue in New York City on Thursday(13th).
In his speech President Zardari urged participants of the interfaith conference to have consensus on an international agenda which may ensure (i) Hate speech aimed at inciting people against any religion must be unacceptable; (ii) Injustice and discrimination on the mere basis of one’s faith must be discouraged ‑‑‑ not only in words but through meaningful actions; (iii) Bigotry manifested in Islamophobia and anti‑Semitism must be combated; (iv) Dialogue, and not discord, between civilizations and faiths must be encouraged;
(v) Nations with little resources caught in the crossfire of extremism should be helped, strengthened and aided by the international community.
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