Vienna: Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri Attends Exclusive Dinner meeting with Global Leaders

On January 31, 2025, Dr. Afsar Rathor, former UN diplomat, hosted an exclusive dinner meeting at his residence in Vienna, Austria. The distinguished gathering was graced by the presence of Chairman Supreme Council Minhaj-ul-Quran International MQI), Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri, along with notable figures from diverse professional backgrounds dedicated to global peace, diplomacy, and interfaith harmony.

Prominent Participants Included:

• Dr. Werner Fasslabend – Former Minister of Defence, Austria & President, Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy

• Steffen Kaeser – Chief, Division of SME Competitiveness, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

• Herbert E. Martin – President, International Geopolitical Institute

• Peter Haider – President, Universal Peace Federation (UPF)

• Prof. Dr. Elmar Kuhn – President, Faith-Based Organizations Europe

• H.E. Kamran Akhtar – Ambassador of Pakistan to Austria

• Bishop Humphrey Peters – Peshawar, Pakistan

Additionally, the meeting was attended by Hassan Bostan, General Secretary Minhaj European Council (MEC), and Faiz Alam Qadri, NEC Member of MQI Norway.

Key Highlights of the Meeting:

The esteemed participants engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on the current global situation, focusing on the pressing challenges related to world peace, interfaith dialogue, and international cooperation. Discussions emphasized the role of faith-based organizations, diplomatic channels, and global institutions in addressing conflicts, promoting mutual understanding, and fostering peaceful coexistence.

Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri highlighted MQI’s unwavering commitment to global peace, interfaith harmony, and the eradication of extremism. He introduced the Peace Curriculum of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, an educational framework aimed at countering radical ideologies and nurturing a culture of tolerance, compassion, and coexistence.

As a gesture of goodwill, Dr. Hassan presented books on peace, spirituality, and MQI’s scholarly contributions to all participants, enriching the dialogue with intellectual and academic insights into peacebuilding and societal development.

This distinguished gathering not only fostered meaningful dialogue on global peace but also strengthened collaborative ties among leaders from diverse sectors, united by a shared vision of promoting harmony, understanding, and sustainable peace across the world.