Why it matters:
The upcoming Islamic Unity Conference is billed as a key platform to deepen dialogue and collaboration among Muslim nations amid shared challenges. Iranian officials frame it as a model for practical unity in support of Palestine and broader regional coordination.
The big picture:
The 39th International Islamic Unity Conference will convene with 200+ webinars and participation from 80+ prominent scholars, positioning the event as both scholarly and policy-oriented.
What he’s saying:
Shahriari: “The first aspect of unity is internal unity. We were able to present a model to the world—seen during the 12-day war. The unity between Shia and Sunni in this war was a point of pride.”
Muslim nations should be recognized as brothers, he said, adding, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is proud to pursue political diplomacy in this area.”
The head of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought also said: “Human beings share common values that everyone—not just Muslims—can understand. Human dignity is universal, leading to global consensus and unity on the issue of Palestine.”
By the numbers:
- 2,800+ invited participants
- 1,000 expected in person
- 392 papers submitted; 198 approved for presentation
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