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Doha, October 28 (QNA) - HE Minister of Endowments of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammad Abu Al Khair Shukri stressed that the State of Qatar's stances towards the Syrian people during their revolution were honorable and unforgettable.In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his current visit to Doha heading a Syrian delegation, His Excellency said that the State of Qatar is making immense efforts to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria, and it holds a special place in the hearts of Syrians. He emphasized the importance of consolidating and strengthening relations between Doha and Damascus in various fields.He added that during the visit to Doha, the Syrian delegation was briefed on the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' experience in digitization, and that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments will work to benefit from its Qatari counterpart's experience in this field. He praised the willingness shown by officials at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to enhance cooperation and provide facilities.His Excellency pointed out that the visit of the delegation from the Ministry of Endowments and the Supreme Fatwa Council in Syria to Qatar aims to consolidate bilateral cooperation and enhance cooperation in the areas of mosque affairs, Islamic law institutes, the printing of the Holy Quran, Quran circles, the Zakat Fund, and preaching. He indicated that the Syrian delegation learned about the Zakat Fund's experience in the State of Qatar.His Excellency said that Syria recently launched a zakat and charity fund to assist the needy, but that the experiment is still in its early stages, especially since the issue of endowments has been on hold in Syria for the past five decades.His Excellency highlighted that during the visit he also learned about the Qatari experience in the field of Quran memorization, and that Syria is fully prepared to provide assistance, support and expertise in the field of Quran memorization, Islamic sciences and the Holy Quran, and that there is much joint work that can be offered in this field to benefit both fraternal peoples.Regarding future joint projects, he noted that discussions are underway to prepare memoranda of understanding to enhance cooperation, which are expected to be concluded in the coming period.HE the Syrian Minister of Endowments said that the success of the revolution has created a new inclusive state that believes in human freedom for Syrians. He also outlined the key challenges facing the current Syrian government, particularly laws and legislation that do not respect religion as a right or value.He stressed the significance of the freedom to exercise religious rights, saying in this context that the new government has granted religious freedom to all. On the other hand, HE Minister of Endowments of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammad Abu Al Khair Shukri revealed that there are over 13,000 mosques across the country, including more than 1,500 mosques that have been destroyed and are in need of restoration. He noted that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments has already restored over 600 mosques since the fall of the previous regime, and efforts are ongoing to rehabilitate the remaining ones. His Excellency stated that Syria today faces many difficult challenges due to the tragedies experienced during the years of the revolution, explaining that the new administration inherited state institutions in a fragile condition. He expressed full confidence that recovery is steadily progressing, with Syria regaining its glory and returning to its Arab and Islamic environment.He affirmed that Syria is a country of civilizations, coexistence, pluralism, and equality, and that the value of the individual lies in what they contribute to their homeland and faith under the auspices of the law and the principles of Islam, which are based on justice, freedom, dignity, and coexistence among the components of society.HE the Syrian Minister of Endowments highlighted the experiences of millions of Syrians who have returned home after years abroad to take part in reconstruction efforts, pointing to the strong unity that was strengthened among Syrians after the liberation of their country to restore Syria's success.The new Syrian government, he added, includes highly qualified individuals with diverse contributions and composition, and today the country is witnessing numerous workshops across various sectors aimed at achieving recovery and restoring Syria's glory.Concluding his remarks to QNA, HE Minister of Endowments of the Syrian Arab Republic Mohammad Abu Al Khair Shukri praised the stances of the countries that have stood by the Syrian people, foremost among them the State of Qatar, as well as all Arab, Islamic, and foreign nations that provided aid and lifted sanctions on Syria. He expressed his hope that the country would witness a rapid recovery and become a tributary to its Arab and Muslim brethren. (QNA)
