Sharjah, Feb. 5th, 2006 (WAM) - H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin MohammedAl Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah received here todayHis Beatitude Michael Sabbah, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and his accompanyingdelegation, currently on a visit to the country.

The meeting discussed current issues in the Palestinian and Arab arenas,particularly those related to the holy shrines in Palestine.

Sheikh Sultan stressed the need for propagation of the valuesof religious tolerance and the role of dialogue in fostering coexistencebetween the various civilizations.

He urged Arabs to confront attempts to sow sedition among differentbeliefs.

Patriarch Sabbah said he was pleased to meet Sheikh Sultan and expressedhis appreciation to his vision and his great concern with Arab causesin general and the Palestinian cause in particular.

Sheikh Sultan also received separately today Abdul Raouf Al Rawabdeh,Member of the House of Representatives in Jordan and former Prime Ministerand Sheikh Khalid bin Ibrahim bin Abdul Aziz Al Ibrahim, who are currentlyvisiting the country.