Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised the adoption by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council of a draft resolution aimed at combating religious hatred that incites discrimination, hostility, or violence.
The Secretary General stated that incidents such as the burning of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden and similar events highlight the urgent need for international resolutions to address these despicable acts that promote religious hatred and encourage violence and discrimination.
Moreover, he stressed that the GCC countries always pursue to promote tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and religions, and stresses respect for freedom of religious belief as one of the most important foundations of human rights and peaceful coexistence in a way that enables everyone to practice their faith freely without discrimination.
He expressed the rejection of the GCC countries of any violence or action that affects religions and holy books.
Source: Qatar News Agency