Geneva - Beth: The United Nations, through its Academic University for Peace, awarded an honorary doctorate to His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, in recognition of his distinguished efforts in supporting international diplomacy, promoting friendship and cooperation among peoples, and his influential contributions to combating hate, during The event, which was held at the University of Peace in Geneva, was attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Chairman of the International Civil Service Commission (JACKTA), and a group of European intellectual, political and parliamentary leaders.

Al-Issa delivered a speech in which he expressed his thanks and appreciation for this honor that stimulates more work in the service of peace, as it came from a prestigious university that has made remarkable global contributions to the service of world peace, in addition to that it was established in accordance with an international treaty specifically for this noble purpose.

He praised the great role of the university in the service of peace, taking advantage of its internationalist weight.

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations also delivered a speech in which he praised the widespread appreciation of His Excellency Dr. Al-Issa as a leading international figure for moderation who continues to work hard to convey the message of moderate Islam and peaceful coexistence around the world, and is making efforts to educate Muslim minorities.

In turn, the President of the United Nations Peace University, Dr. Francisco Rojas, considered awarding an honorary doctorate to Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa, in recognition of his contributions and humanitarian efforts in the field of peace, conflict resolution and the promotion of harmony.

He pointed out that the University for Peace, since its establishment, has awarded this honorary degree to a group of distinguished personalities, including five former heads of state and others of different nationalities.

He said: "University of Peace is honored to award an honorary doctorate to Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa, who is widely recognized as the global voice of moderation, and for his commitment to educating the whole world about religious values ​​represented in empathy, understanding and cooperation, and building new partnerships between societies, religions and nations.