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A U S T R A L I A N E M B A S S Y A N K A R A
MEDIA RELEASE
6 February 2008
Parliament of the World’s Religions to meet in Melbourne in 2009
The city of Melbourne has won the right to host the 2009 gathering of the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Melbourne from 3 to 9 December.
An estimated 8,000 to 12,000 people, including religious leaders from around the world, are expected to attend.
As a multifaith, multilingual and multicultural city, Melbourne is an ideal place to hold the world’s largest inter-faith gathering. The gathering of the Parliament will also showcase Melbourne’s success in integrating immigrants and refugees from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.
There are around 60,000 people with Turkish heritage living in Australia, approximately half of whom live in Melbourne.
The Australian Government is committed to encouraging mutual respect, understanding and cooperation among different religions and cultures in Australia.
Australia is a member of the Group of Friends of the Alliance of Civilizations, led by Turkey and Spain, which aims to combat extremism and promote inter-cultural and inter-religious understanding.
For further information please visit the parliament's official website.
http://www.parliamentofreligions2009.org/
For media contact: Elif Barutcuoglu-Wade, Public Diplomacy Manager
Phone: 0312-459 9504
e-mail: elif.barutcuoglu-wade@dfat.gov.au