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His Eminence Sheikh Al-Aql Sheikh Naim Hassan received an Iranian delegation headed by Sheikh Hamid Shahriari ... as well as the ambassador of Norway in Lebanon, Martin Atrevik

2021-04-01

His Eminence, Sheikh Aql of the Druze monotheistic faith (Tawheed), Sheikh Naeem Hasan received at the Community House in Beirut, an Iranian delegation headed by the Secretary-General of the Global Assembly for the Rapprochement of Islamic Sects, Sheikh Hamid Shahriari, in the presence of the judge of the Druze sect, Sheikh Gandhi Makarem and the advisor of His Eminence, Sheikh Ghassan Al-Halabi. General developments were presented, as well as ways to elevate the logic of dialogue over the unfortunate collisions in many occasions.
His Eminence welcomed the Iranian delegation, expressing his respect and appreciation for the principle of "bringing sects together" because Islamic unity is a goal by itself that would support the nation's efforts with whatever supports its pride and progress.
His Eminence also stressed the need for the active authorities in the region to give priority to efforts aimed at providing stability for the Arab and Islamic citizens, to join hands in fortifying rights, and to reject policies of discrimination, to confront projects of sedition, and for the spirit of cooperation and partnership to prevail instead of obstruction and tension.
After the meeting, Shahriari said: “We were honored to visit His Eminence Sheikh Aql of the noble Druze sect, Sheikh Naeem Hasan, and we discussed with His Eminence the best ways to bridge the gap between the respected Islamic sects, and we have fully touched through the transparent, clear and wise positions issued by him during this noble meeting the extent of his constant keenness on this rapprochement between Islamic sects. We are fully confident that the exchange of visits at the religious, national and spiritual levels will play a prominent role for the sake of this goal that we are working towards achieving.
We believe that this meeting, these visits and events, whether they take place in Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the region as a whole, ultimately serve the interests of the countries, citizens and authorities of this region, because it is a fact that embodies the true unity called for by the Noble Quran as well as all the tolerant monotheistic religions."
He added, "There was a convergence of viewpoints between His Eminence and us, similarly with all the honorable religious references in Lebanon, to express the utmost degree of rejection, condemnation and denunciation of the dark terrorist ideology that works to sow discord, fighting and division between one nation and one religion. Therefore, we have to make the utmost effort required in spreading awareness, tolerance and rationality, because these tolerant Islamic concepts would take us back to our roots and authentic traditions that elevate us from all these faults. We agreed with His Eminence on the necessity of activating bilateral cooperation at the intellectual, cultural, religious, spiritual and moral levels in the near future, because this cooperation would contribute to a large extent in reaching the heavenly goals that we are working together to achieve."
He concluded by saying: "I would like to turn with a sincere heart to God Almighty, in order to ask Him to support His Eminence to complete this constructive human and patriotic march, which serves the supreme Lebanese national interest on the one hand as well as the moral Islamic goals, and we pray to Him for good health and safety."
The Ambassador of Norway: Later, Sheikh Hassan received the Ambassador of Norway in Lebanon Martin Atrevik; various public developments were discussed.
The Norwegian ambassador expressed his love for Lebanon, recalling his services in the international forces in the south since the end of the eighties, and affirmed his keenness and readiness for everything that serves Lebanon within the framework of his new mission as ambassador to his country, which has always cooperated in vital areas to enhance the country's capabilities.
His Eminence thanked the Ambassador, wishing him success in his mission, stressing the importance of cooperation to consecrate the uniqueness of Lebanon and coexistence, stressing at the same time the necessity of establishing the government and activating its institutions in the face of the current crisis and the repercussions of the imbalance in the economic and financial situation, which urgently requires the immediate formation of the government, in order to ward off the great dangers that threaten Lebanon's core existence.
Beirut on: 01/04/2021