 Kuwaiti Minister of Awqaf (endowment) and Islamic Affairs Dr. Abdallah Maatooq Al-Maatooq affirmed on Tuesday that terrorism is not related to any religion or civilization despite efforts by some to attribute it to Islam. Al-Maatooq, heading his delegation in a meeting of Muslim foreign ministers in Yemen, called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to reflect the real image of Islam and confront offensive campaigns that target it. "Islam is a religion of justice and equality and fundamentalism is renounced," Al-Maatooq said in a speech during the meeting.
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He indicated the importance of the meeting due to the issues discussed such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iraq, affirming Kuwait's support to the Palestinian people and the Arab causes. Al-Maatooq stressed Kuwait's determination to assist Iraq in its reconstruction process and to restore security and order, calling on other Arab and Muslim states to support Iraq. He renewed calls to peacefully solve the disputes between neighboring Iran and UAE over the three islands. He voiced hope to conclude the meeting with serious decisions and suggestions that would meet Arab expectations and hopes. |