""Have inte-faith talks, Asean ministers urged"" is the heading of an article in the newspaper today.
The International Forum on Buddhist-Muslim Relations (BMF) is urging Asean ministers to have inter-faith dialogue to defeat religious extremism.
I like the above article. It''s timely. It continues:

The Buddhist and Muslim population make up about 80% of the Asean community and conflicts fuelled by extremism and radicalism could potentially de-stabilize the entire Asean community,"" he said.
""Therefore, we want to reaffirm that Buddhist and Islam are religions of peace, mercy and compassion committed to justice for all humankind. For this reason, we pledge to counter extremist religious interpretations and work towards peace and harmony.""
I have seen and read many of these exhortations towards peace and harmony. But the reality is, in the political scenario tolday, many statements are being uttered which I believe are provocative.

I have very low opinions of politicians: they have ulterior motives, and all this is because of power.