Promoting Peaceful Coexistence and Common Citizenship

[ iii ] “Dialogue has proven its efficiency in combating stereotypes and prejudices as well as in strengthening democracy, human rights and the rule of law” HE Dr. Michael Linhart Secretary General for Foreign Affairs Republic of Austria “We have to resort to soft power and moderate discourse. We also need to positively use the same scientific and technological tools, which are misused by extremists” HE Nizar Madani State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “We need platforms of religious leaders in favour of peace, especially in conflict areas where action is urgent” HE Belén Alfaro Ambassador at large for the Alliance of Civilizations and for Interreligious Dialogue “Peace cannot be built without justice; this is why a just peace is a necessity” Speech delivered by Bishop Miguel Ayuso on behalf of HE Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue The Council of Parties