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Kostunica meets with Belgrade Mufti
Belgrade,
28 July 2005
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica visited today the Belgrade mosque, Bajrakli Dzamija, and spoke to Belgrade Mufti Hamdija Jusufspahic and other representatives of the Islamic community.
Belgrade Mufti Hamdija Jusufspahic, left, and Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica
Serbian Minister of Religion Milan Radulovic also took part in the talks.
In a friendly and open conversation, Kostunica pointed out the significance of good and tolerant relations and mutual understanding between different religious communities, adding that the Serbian government is committed to full and effective cooperation with all religious communities.
Mufti Jusufspahic said that the state has shown understanding for religious communities and he thanked the government for financial assistance in rebuilding the mosques in Belgrade and Nis.
It was also agreed that the government should continue to provide assistance until the damaged mosques are fully rebuilt.
Kostunica and Jusufspahic agreed that the traditionally good relations cannot be disturbed by incidents and they pointed out that the Muslim community in Serbia has had very good cooperation with the Serbian Orthodox Church and other religious communities.
They also stressed that tolerance, understanding, respect, and dialogue play a significant role in the overall process of the democratisation of society.
In a friendly and open conversation, Kostunica pointed out the significance of good and tolerant relations and mutual understanding between different religious communities, adding that the Serbian government is committed to full and effective cooperation with all religious communities.
Mufti Jusufspahic said that the state has shown understanding for religious communities and he thanked the government for financial assistance in rebuilding the mosques in Belgrade and Nis.
It was also agreed that the government should continue to provide assistance until the damaged mosques are fully rebuilt.
Kostunica and Jusufspahic agreed that the traditionally good relations cannot be disturbed by incidents and they pointed out that the Muslim community in Serbia has had very good cooperation with the Serbian Orthodox Church and other religious communities.
They also stressed that tolerance, understanding, respect, and dialogue play a significant role in the overall process of the democratisation of society.
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