MUSCAT: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said Pakistan and Oman must work together to promote peace, tolerance and religious harmony in the world through interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Oman’s Minister of Auqaf and Religious Affairs, Mohammed bin Said bin Khalfan Al-Mamari, in Oman. He added tolerance and respect is an essential part of Islamic teachings.
He stressed the need for unity amongst the Muslim countries. Both sides also agreed on possible cooperation to improve the curriculum of religious schools according to Islamic teachings.
Chaudhry Salik Hussain proposed setting up student exchange programs for the study of Sharia, the teachings of the holy Quran, and Islamic history in the religious institutions of both countries.
