Forum for National Amity dialogue between Muslim and Buddhists
Saturday, 7 September 2013 00:00
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The Forum for National Amity & Understanding recently held a meeting at Maligawatte Islamic Centre to discuss the need for greater dialogue between Muslim and Buddhists.
Co-chairmen of the Forum are Chancellor of Subragamuwa University Prof. Kumburugamuwe and former Speaker of Parliament M.H. Mohamed
They discussed the present prevailing tension, mainly between the Muslim and Sinhalese Buddhist communities and also other communities, suggestions to implement a permanent effective program to settle the religious misunderstanding among the communities, and ensure that people of all communities to live peacefully, as universal and Sri Lanka brotherhood.
It was also decided to convene a meeting of Buddhist temples and mosque authorities and also prominent laymen in all parts of the country of both communities, to promote close cooperation and coordination as to unify them to live peacefully, as responsible citizens.
