{"id":75209,"date":"2025-03-31T18:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/minister-goc-south-sudans-religious-tolerance-a-model-for-global-coexistence"},"modified":"2025-04-30T17:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T17:45:15","slug":"minister-goc-south-sudans-religious-tolerance-a-model-for-global-coexistence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/minister-goc-south-sudans-religious-tolerance-a-model-for-global-coexistence","title":{"rendered":"Minister Goc: South Sudan\u2019s religious tolerance a model for global coexistence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, has called for religious tolerance in South Sudan to serve as a model for peaceful coexistence, both regionally and globally.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the annual Iftar organized by President Salva Kiir for the Muslim community on Saturday, March 29, Minister Goc emphasized the importance of unity and respect for religious diversity in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The event was attended by representatives from the Muslim community and the diplomatic corps, including U.S. Ambassador Michael J. Adler.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted South Sudan\u2019s commitment to fostering religious harmony.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do not want religion to be a cause of division and dispersion in South Sudan, because religion is a personal relationship between man and his Lord. Each of us has the right to believe in what we choose,\u201d said Minister Goc.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSouth Sudan is a homeland that unites us, and we want to embody these principles through coexistence among our citizens. We aim to make South Sudan a model for peaceful coexistence, not only in the region but globally, especially as the world witnesses growing divisions due to religious differences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Minister Mohammed further reaffirmed that the Constitution of South Sudan guarantees freedom of belief, urging citizens to work towards national unity and cohesion, regardless of their religious affiliations.<\/p>\n<p>The Iftar gathering, which is a traditional meal to break the fast during Ramadan, comes at a significant time as South Sudan continues to advocate for peaceful coexistence among its diverse religious and ethnic communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister\u2019s remarks highlight the government\u2019s ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and harmony, setting an example for other nations in the region and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a duty towards the society of which we are a part,\u201d the Minister continued. \u201cWe must strive for the cohesion of the homeland, ensuring that South Sudan remains a beacon of unity and brotherhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As South Sudan moves forward, religious tolerance remains a cornerstone of the country\u2019s efforts to foster lasting peace and stability, both domestically and in the broader international community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. 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