KRG Ministry of Endowment Meets with High Committee of the Religious Board to Discuss Joint Initiatives

On Tuesday, 18 March, 2025, Pshtiwan Sadiq, Minister of Endowment and Religious Affairs (MERA) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), met with the High Committee of the Religious Board.
During the meeting, Minister Sadiq praised the pivotal role taken by imams in conveying the true message of Islam and promoting religious coexistence, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
The discussions focused on preserving social peace and fostering a culture of coexistence, multiculturalism and tolerance among diverse intellectual traditions, denominations, and schools of thought. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that differing religious viewpoints are expressed respectfully and in a manner that honours pluralism.
Both parties stressed the importance of distinguishing between the personal opinions of individual religious figures and official religious discourses. They underscored that personal viewpoints should not be misconstrued as representative of the broader religious establishment.
It was further agreed that, in accordance with existing laws and regulations, the ministry, in coordination with the relevant authorities, will monitor and prosecute any violations of these principles.