Muslim body in Belgium calls for dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence

BRUSSELS, June 2 (KUNA) -- Muslim Executive of Belgium (MEB), the official interlocutor between public authorities and the Muslim community, Monday called for dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence after the Jewish Museum shooting in which three people were killed.
The MEB President Noureddine Smaili in a statement condemned "in the strongest terms the heinous crime committed in cold blood. No reason or no thought can justify such crimes." It noted that the arrest of a Muslim suspect for the attack "who is subservient to the religious radicalism, once again throws reproach upon a community that aspires to live in harmony and peace in our society.
"This is why, this tragedy reminds us of the importance of dialogue and living together, which alone can lead to a harmonious and peaceful society," it said.
"The fight against anti-Semitism and racism in all its forms calls the effort of all without exception. A struggle that is central to the concerns of the Muslim community in Belgium," it added.
French police on Sunday announced the arrest of a suspect called Mehdi Nemmouche in the French city of Marseille where he had arrived in a bus from Brussels. (end) nk.bs