TEHRAN -- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati has asked Muslim and Christian clergymen to unite in standing against extremism.
Jannati made the remarks in a meeting with French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, held at the ministry yesterday, Persian media reported on Tuesday.
Jannati said that the meeting led to a better understanding and helped remove obstacles in making proper decisions to confront the problems.
“Violence and extremism is one of the major issues that Muslims and other religions are involved in especially in the Middle East, the region we live in,” Jannati added.
The behavior of violent groups toward people– Christians, Muslims, in churches and mosques–is not accepted by Muslims. “In this situation we need to sit down and discuss, and find a solution,” Jannati stated.
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran said that the recent events occurring in the region have not been carried out by Muslims but by criminals.
ICRO director Abuzar Ebrahimi-Torkaman also attended the meeting.
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