Attended the Islamic Summit under the theme “Islam and Buddhism” organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 27/2/2025.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Surin Palare, Secretary-General of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand, Dr. Ali Khay, Deputy Secretary-General of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand, and Dr. Muhammad Amin Jehanu, Executive Director of the Halal Standards Institute of Thailand, attended the Islamic Summit under the theme “Islam and Buddhism” organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 27/2/2025.

H.E. Dr. Othman Hassan welcomed the distinguished guests.

• Expressed his deepest respect for the leaders of Buddhist and Islamic religions, including high-ranking officials of Cambodia.

Key points of the speech

1. Honoring the leaders of the country and religious cooperation

• Expressed respect and gratitude to Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Samdech Hun Sen, former Prime Minister, for promoting peace and stability in the country.

• Mentioned the important role of the Muslim World League (MWL) in organizing this conference, which is the first of its kind in Cambodia and brings together Islamic and Buddhist religious leaders from 31 countries.

2. Peace and harmony in Cambodia

• Mentioned the efforts of the Cambodian leaders in rehabilitating the country from war. and create stability for all sectors

• Praise Cambodia as an example of inter-religious harmony, even though the Muslim population is only 5% while Buddhists are 93%

3. International community recognition

• Cambodia has been praised internationally as a country that maintains peace and religious diversity

• Cambodian leaders are recognized for their visionary leadership and rapid development of the country

4. Muslim community participation

• Muslims in Cambodia play important roles in society and politics, such as members of the legislature, provincial governors, and senior government officials

• Praise the government's efforts to provide religious freedom to Muslims, encouraging them to live peacefully with other religions

5. Blessings and prayers

• End by asking for blessings from the national leaders, monks, Islamic religious leaders, and the Cambodian people, for their continued health, safety, and prosperity for the country