Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, shed light on the unique Moroccan model of tolerance and religious coexistence on Monday, as well as the role of King Mohammed VI as Commander of the Faithful in ensuring freedom of religious practice.
This came during a conference organized by the American Foreign Policy Council think tank in Washington.
“During the discussion on the relationship between religion and the State, the Moroccan approach provides a unique model for an integrated and comprehensive understanding of national identity and creed,” thanks to “the wise leadership and insightful vision of the King,” highlighted Amrani during a panel on “Religious Authority and State Power,” which was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Ahmed Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
The Moroccan ambassador also pointed out that monarchy in Morocco has always been at the very heart of the relationship between religion and the State on the basis of a unique institution: the “Commandership of the Faithful.”
He explained that King Mohammed VI “…relies on strong institutions and special mechanisms” to work on preventing the deep-seated causes of extremism, dismantling hate speech, and immunizing against extremism by drying up its sources.
Prominent academics and experts from various research centers in Washington and representatives of American media took part in the event.