Conference on Global Challenges, Responsibility of Religious Leaders Planned in Thailand
According to the Iranian Cultural Center in Thailand, the meeting was attended by Professor Wat Suthiwararam, vice president of the University, along with a group of administrators and professors, as well as cultural experts.
Suthiwararam expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity for cooperation between the two institutions and emphasized the full readiness of Mahachola University to host this event.
He said Interaction between religious leaders and intellectuals is a way to expand peace, understanding and friendship between nations, and “we support this conference with all our scientific and spiritual capacities and are ready to provide an environment full of respect, reflection and dialogue.”
Referring to the university’s distinguished position in the field of religious studies and interfaith dialogue in Southeast Asia, he said the conference can be a turning point in strengthening cultural and religious interactions between Iran and Thailand, and that Mahachula University, with all its scientific and spiritual capacities, supports any action that is in line with promoting peace, understanding and human values.
He also emphasized the role of religious leaders in calming tensions and guiding societies toward empathy, noting that in a world facing moral, social, and environmental crises, the duty of religious leaders and thinkers is not only to express teachings but also to act on them.
“We must work together to keep the common language of faith and humanity alive among nations."
At the meeting, the Iranian Cultural Attaché expressed condolences on the passing of the Queen Mother of Thailand and appreciated the cooperation of Mahachula University, and expressed his views on the importance of interfaith dialogue.
He emphasized that interfaith dialogue in today’s world, in addition to being a cultural action, is a fundamental necessity for the global community.
He added that the role of religious leaders and intellectuals in creating understanding, lasting peace, and strengthening moral values is more important than ever, and Iran and Thailand, with a long history of cultural and spiritual interactions, can provide a successful model of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between followers of different religions.
The cultural envoy also said Iran has always emphasized dialogue as a way to get to know each other, eliminate misunderstandings, and strengthen ties between nations.
“We believe that divine religions, despite differences in religion and expression, are based on a common truth of calling humans to morality, justice, love, and service to others.”
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Based on the agreements made between the two sides, it was decided to hold an international conference on interfaith dialogue entitled “Global Challenges and the Responsibility of Religious Leaders and Intellectuals” on December 16, 2025 at the Mahachula University representative office in Bangkok.
More than 150 scientific, cultural and religious figures from different religions including Islam, Buddhism and Christianity will be present at this event. Among the prominent guests of this program will be the head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), the head of the Buddhists of Thailand and Sri Lanka, the Sheikh-ul-Islam of Thailand and the country’s minister of culture.
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