André Azoulay emphasized in Seville the historical roots of coexistence among religions in Morocco and Andalusia.
During a Ramadan iftar held at the Hassan II Pavilion in Seville, Azoulay, an advisor to King Mohammed VI, highlighted the need to strengthen interfaith coexistence and respect for differences in the context of a world marked by multiple tensions, underscoring the importance of maintaining dialogue among various religions.
This meeting was organized in partnership with the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation, where Azoulay recalled the historical roots of the coexistence model in Morocco and Andalusia, considering that they have historically formed a space where different religions share common ground.
When discussing identity issues, the royal advisor referenced his personal experience as a Moroccan Jew, affirming that respect for the other is a fundamental condition for preserving religious identity and that the practice of religion is tied to respecting followers of other faiths and ensuring their rights to dignity and justice.
Azoulay also provided an assessment of the current phase, describing it as characterized by rising divisions, forms of violence, and denial of difference, alongside the temptations of exclusion. He emphasized the role of the Three Cultures Foundation, launched twenty-five years ago at the initiative of King Hassan II and currently supported by King Mohammed VI, as a space for dialogue and preservation of universal values.
In conclusion, he urged attendees not to be passive spectators in the face of contemporary challenges, stressing the necessity of adopting an active stance against the rejection of others, and highlighting that difference remains a crucial element for sustaining coexistence and defending diversity.
