SINGAPORE - In the wake of growing inter-ethnic tensions across the globe, a commitment to safeguard religious harmony is important, said President Halimah Yacob on Thursday .
The religious organisations had made a seven-part commitment to develop strong bonds across religions. These include an affirmation to uphold the freedom of religion and maintain solidarity in times of crisis. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the conference at Raffles City Convention Centre on Thursday, President Halimah added that she hopes the commitment will reinforce peace and harmony in places beyond religious settings in Singapore, such as in schools and at work."This is a commitment that can be used in different settings, such as community settings. It can be used to reinforce the values of cohesion, the need to preserve peace and harmony, used in schools, workplaces.
"Globally it is even more challenging . But yet we need to have that conversation," she said, adding that conference delegates have called for an international platform to discuss matters of faith and religion.
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