The UAE is keen to support the values ​​of tolerance, coexistence and human brotherhood

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the Christmas celebrations of the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a number of intellectual, religious, diplomatic and community leaders.

In his speech during the celebration, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan expressed his hope that the new year will be a year of goodness, security and happiness in the world and said, “As I share with you the joy of the glorious Eid, I am pleased that we celebrate together tonight the close relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt. As you know, we in the Emirates, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, are proud of the enjoyment of the people of our sister Egypt. Activity and initiative in every field.”

He added, “We always express our feeling of brotherhood, love, and happiness towards our dear Egypt, its leadership and its people, and we in the Emirates only express our good wishes for all the best, progress, and development for the people of Egypt, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and I am honored, in this Merry Christmas celebration here in Abu Dhabi, to raise your name.” Everyone, to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and President Sisi, sincere congratulations on the new year. “And I extend my great thanks to them for their constant and sincere efforts to support fruitful and constructive relations between Egypt and the Emirates.”

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said, addressing the patrons of St. Anthony’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, “I greet you and extend my sincere congratulations to all of you on the occasion of Merry Christmas. May God bring it back to you with all goodness and happiness. Every year you are filled with joy, love, and peace. You are filled with hope and optimism that this renewed celebration will mark the birth of Jesus Christ.” The beginning and end of a promising year in which peace, harmony, security and stability are achieved There are wars and conflicts in all parts of the world.”

He added that our presence together tonight is an expression of our sharing with you the joy and happiness that you feel. Rather, it is also a celebration of the pride you have in your mother church, the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church, and its ancient history, and even in all the trust and respect that this ancient church enjoys in the region and the world. .

On this occasion, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan extended his greetings to Pope Tawadros II, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, wishing him and all Coptic brothers and sisters happy holidays and lasting contributions to achieving happiness and quality of life, in society and the world, and said, “I wish your church continued success in its efforts.” In order to preserve sacred things and confirm the place of religions and beliefs in human lives, as a source of enrichment for the individual and an incentive for the progress of society. And a strength to achieve human solidarity and solidarity for the good of all.”

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan stressed the UAE’s keenness to provide the means of a decent life for all its residents, those with religions and beliefs, within a framework of tolerance and coexistence, and the permanent preservation of the values ​​of brotherhood, communication, and joint work, for the benefit of everyone, wishing that joint efforts among everyone would continue to Emphasizing the values ​​of tolerance, coexistence, and human brotherhood to support the strong and solid foundations for communication among people of different religions and cultures and for the brotherhood of all humanity.