Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
New York –June 3rd, 2014
The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser and Mr. Mustapha Kaloko, Commissioner for Social Affairs at the African Union Commission in New York, signed today, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between (UNAOC) and the African Union (AU). By virtue of this MoU, both parties agree to support each other’s efforts and wherever possible, to strengthen their relations in the areas of mutual interest, including the promotion of dialogue and understanding among peoples, cultures, religions and beliefs and foster a culture of peace in the African region.
The MOU which was signed at the premises of the African Union Commission in New York, also stipulates that both parties agree to contribute to good governance and the rule of law with a view to protecting and respecting cultural diversity, religious freedom and pluralism as well as help achieve the Millennium Development Goals by fostering dialogue, human security and peace as basic conditions for development.