PM Narendra Modi and His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at a special event on ‘Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding and Moderation’ addressed.

The event was held at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi. PM Narendra Modi presented an Urdu translation of the book 'A Thinking Person's Guide to Islam' by HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad to Jordan King.

In his address, King of Jordan lauded India’s religious plurality in success against extremism along with PM Modi who emphasized on strength of plural heritage and diversity of Indian society against extremism.

“Our heritage and value, the message of our religion and its principles are the strengths on the basis of which we can overcome violence and terrorism,” said PM Modi.

“In India, democracy is not only a political system but a fundamental basis for equality, diversity, and harmony. Indian democracy is a celebration of our age-old plurality,” added PM Modi.

“Too much of what is heard in news & what is seen about religion, this is what separates people. Around the world, suspicions are inflamed by what different groups don't know about others. Such ideologies of hate distort the word of God to stir conflict, “said King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Earlier Jordan King received the ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan.