The Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh discussed with Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and the Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, ways to enhance collaboration in community service and to develop training mechanisms to consolidate the values of belonging and citizenship among youth.
At the meeting in St. George Syriac Orthodox Cathedral in Damascus, both parties emphasized the importance of supporting scouting programs and volunteer work to empower young people to serve their country and fulfill their humanitarian and national responsibilities.
They emphasized the pivotal role of religious institutions in promoting a culture of peace and enhancing social cohesion, as well as the need to strengthen the partnership between the state and society in preparing a conscious and proactive generation.