Mohammed Isa Al Abbasi 
The Moroccan embassy in Brussels organized, on Thursday evening, in partnership with the European Council of Moroccan Scholars in Belgium (CEBBC), a breakfast banquet for the benefit of Moroccan imams and mosque societies in Belgium.
This event was distinguished by the presence of Bernard Quinin, the Belgian Minister of the Interior, Saeed Shabar, Secretary -General of the Supreme Council of Moroccan Scholars, and Mohamed Rafiki, Secretary -General of the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Scholars.
Mohamed Amer, the ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Kingdom of Belgium, stressed, in his welcoming speech, that the month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to enhance the correct understanding of Islam as a religion of peace and coexistence, especially in light of the current context that witnesses the escalation of isolationism and the growing extremism and extremism.
The Ambassador of Rabat in Brussels also highlighted the Moroccan religious model based on moderation, peace and moderation, pointing to the principles that characterize the spiritual identity of Morocco; Among them is the contextual reading of religious texts and linking them to the mind.
In this regard, the diplomat appointed him with the recent royal directives aimed at adapting the Family Code to the developments of Moroccan society.
Mohamed Amer also stressed the pivotal role of the Royal Institution, as the Emirate of the Faithful, in ensuring freedom of worship and enhancing interfaith dialogue; This makes the Kingdom an exceptional model in managing religious affairs at the regional level.
In this context, he also invoked the royal message that called on Moroccans to refrain from slaughtering the sacrifices of Eid al -Adha for economic and climatic reasons; It is a step that has been widely welcomed, especially in the most fragile social circles.
For his part, Mustafa Shanaddda, head of the European Council of Moroccan Scholars, stressed the important role played by the imams in Belgium in spreading the values of middle Islam calling for coexistence.
As for Bernard Quinin, the Belgian Minister of Interior, he highlighted the strength of bilateral relations between Belgium and Morocco, whether on the economic, political or security levels, praising the role played by the Moroccan community in strengthening these relations.
On this occasion, the Belgian minister pointed out that he met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Burita in Rabat during the month of January, where he renewed his country’s position on the Moroccan Sahara issue, calling on his government to develop this situation.
It is worth noting that this event witnessed the presence of about 500 people; Among them are ambassadors, mayors, and Belgian and Belgian figures from political and economic circles, as well as civil society actors. A number of members of the Moroccan community also attended the activists in various fields, especially in the religious field, teaching the Arabic language and promoting Moroccan culture.
