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Article: PGMA to underscore importance of interfaith dialogue & cooperation in quest for peace in NY.
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- Philippines News Agency
- Article date:
- November 12, 2008
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MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) -- As one of the chief proponents if interfaith dialogue, President Macapagal-Arroyo left last night for United States to address the United Nations Interfaith Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations on Nov. 12 in New York City.
In a media pre-departure briefing yesterday afternoon (Monday, Nov. 10) in Malacanang, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said the President will be the second speaker after Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.
The interfaith conference was initiated by King Abdullah as a follow-up to the Madrid interfaith conference last July.
It shows how they highly regard the Philippines, especially in ...