Islamic Council of Victoria President Bayram Aktepe noted “It was a noteworthy first for the Australian Muslim community, and what a first for our nation at large. We also believe it is sends an important message to the World, that the leaders of Australia are driving an agenda of multicultural harmony by respecting and sharing in the rich tapestry of our community”.
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Over 70 Muslim leaders, a very wide representative spectrum, from all over the country were invited and joined in this very memorable event.
Islamic Council of Victoria President Bayram Aktepe noted “It was a noteworthy first for the Australian Muslim community, and what a first for our nation at large. We also believe it is sends an important message to the World, that the leaders of Australia are driving an agenda of multicultural harmony by respecting and sharing in the rich tapestry of our community”.
The Prime Minister in his speech emphatically highlighted that “we are the most successful and harmonious multicultural society in the world. Our multicultural success is at the heart of our national identity. It is intrinsic to our history and our character”
The PM commended the ICV saying “In March this year, I visited and participated in a round-table meeting with Muslim youth leaders at the Islamic Council of Victoria. I was thrilled to meet such a talented and accomplished group of young Australians, I was inspired to hear about the extraordinary work that they’re doing in serving the broader community. At the ICV we committed together, to work together in partnership, to ensure we are a stronger and more united Australian family.”
ICV VP President Sr Zeynep Sertel says “we hope it is a first of many celebrations to come and we look forward to building upon this foundation of commitment to support the success of unity and peace”
We thank the Prime Minister for his hospitality, words of encouragement and showing faith in the Australian Muslim communities leadership. And to conclude with the PM’s closing words “our nation is built on a foundation of mutual respect, love and respect, for our fellow Australians and a love and respect for humanity”.
See Full Transcript of the PM’s Speech here.
Representatives of the Islamic Council of Victoria the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Iftar, at Kirribilli House on Thursday 16th June 2016.