year program approved by the leaders of the Muslim countries. The declaration of Makkah has reiterated that the Islamic civilization is an indivisible part of the human civilization, and it is based on the values of dialogue, moderation, justice, righteousness and toleration, which contradict with fanaticism, close-mindedness, despotism and exclusion. He said the declaration called for deepening these values in the Islamic rhetoric inside and outside the Muslim societies. The ten-year program has stressed the significance of dialogue among civilizations which is based on mutual respect and understanding, he said adding that the program has made clear that dialogue among civilizations is an essential matter for the global peace, security, tolerance and coexistence. Dr Merdad urged the member states to encourage dialogue among religions, and called for projecting the common values among them. He called for teaching the Islamic culture, education and civilization as well as the ethics of dialogue and cooperation for the development of balanced syllabuses that enhance the values of tolerance, human rights, openness and understanding with other religions and civilizations as well as avoiding all forms of extremism in addition to enhancing adherence to the Islamic identity. --more
