Czech Foreign Minister Impresses with Tolerance Lifestyle in Indonesia

Czech Foreign Minister, Lubomir Zaoralek (right) with Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Nasaruddin Umar. (Photo: Royhanul Iman/mirajnews.com)

Jakarta, 19 Jumadal Awwal 1437/February 27, 2016 (MINA) – Czech Republic Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek during his bilateral trip to Indonesia, took time to visit the Jakarta Cathedral and Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta in order to learn tolerance in the country.

After the tour, Zaoralek expressed his impresses with the consistency of Indonesia in promoting the values of peace and tolerance globally.

“This is not a situation that can be encountered in other countries, for example in the Middle East. This is an example also for us, “he told reporters in Jakarta, Friday.

He also said that Indonesia could be a good example for other countries in Europe in promoting the issue. Unlike Indonesia, European people are still afraid of stereotype of particular religion, something that should be changed, although not easy, he said.

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“You all are good model for an tolerance life, good example for us,” he said.

In a brief discussion with Lubomir, Imaam of Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar said that Islam is a religion of peace so that anyone who lives arround it can live side by side peacefully. The problem is, there are many who misunderstand this point.

“Al-Quran is peace, there are many people including Muslims itself still misinterpret the verses of the Koran, one of its example is about violence,” he told Lubomir and his delegations. (L/M09/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

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