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Italy Prepares Coordination Plan to Assume 2021 G20 Presidency

Italy Prepares Coordination Plan to Assume 2021 G20 Presidency
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Italy Prepares Coordination Plan to Assume 2021 G20 Presidency

Italy Prepares Coordination Plan to Assume 2021 G20 Presidency

A spokesperson for the Italian government said on Sunday that his country has developed a plan for close coordination with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in preparation for its assumption of the rotating presidency of the G20 starting the beginning of 2021.

The spokesperson said that this new presidency would focus on strengthening the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic and address the resulting economic repercussions.

Political sources reported that coordination was ongoing between Rome and Riyadh to prepare a plan to be submitted to the G20 and the European Union aimed at strengthening the World Health Organization (WHO) and its role in facing global health emergencies in the future.

In his speech before the opening session of the summit, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte praised the efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia in seeking financial support to help developing and poor countries face the health crisis and its repercussions.

Emphasizing the need for further support, Conte said that innovative financing tools, mechanisms and an active engagement by the private sector were required to restore global economic growth.

He added that this crisis demonstrated the need for targeted investments to strengthen the international health system, improve the capacities to face environmental and social shocks, and put in place the necessary mechanisms to prevent future outbreaks from turning into economic crises.

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.