On the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace- Muslim Council of Elders: Dialogue and the Entrenchment of the Values of Human Fraternity Are the Most Effective Path to Building a Just and Sustainable Peace
The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, affirmed that the world today is in urgent need of entrenching a culture of dialogue, strengthening multilateral action, and supporting diplomatic pathways aimed at resolving conflicts and settling crises through peaceful means, in order to safeguard regional and international security and stability.
In a statement issued on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, observed annually on 24 April, the Muslim Council of Elders underscored that the escalating challenges facing the world—including armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and growing polarization—demonstrate that achieving peace requires sincere political will, wise diplomacy, and international cooperation grounded in mutual respect, justice, and the protection of human dignity.
The statement noted that shared religious and humanitarian values call for elevating the language of wisdom, prioritizing the interests of peoples, and resorting to dialogue in addressing differences, affirming that peace is not a fleeting option but a shared moral and humanitarian responsibility that necessitates concerted international and regional efforts to protect human lives and preserve the resources of nations.
The Muslim Council of Elders called upon the international community, as well as religious, intellectual, and cultural institutions, to support all initiatives aimed at promoting peace, strengthening dialogue, and entrenching the values of human fraternity, as the sound foundation for building a more just, understanding, and cooperative world. The Council reiterated that just and lasting peace begins with faith in the value of the human being, respect for peoples’ right to security and dignity, and the adoption of diplomacy, dialogue, and multilateral cooperation as essential tools for shaping a future marked by stability and harmony.