This morning, Dean Russell, the Member of Parliament for Watford, hosted the Foreign Secretary, along with his wife, for an interfaith roundtable discussion in Watford. The event brought together nearly 20 leaders from various faiths in and around Watford to engage in a meaningful conversation.
During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary shared his experiences as part of his role and how he has witnessed the profound significance of faith within different communities worldwide. The roundtable attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, including how fellow MP’s and politicians can actively engage with diverse faith communities, taking inspiration from Dean Russell's dedication in this regard. They also discussed ways to encourage young people to become more involved with their own faiths, fostering personal growth and enhancing community cohesion.
Dean was pleased to welcome the Foreign Secretary and his wife to Watford, appreciating their time and genuine interest in the local faith communities. The roundtable provided an excellent platform for different faith leaders to collaborate on various projects and initiatives that unite people of faith and no faith. The discussions left the participants eager to plan future events that foster inclusivity and understanding within Watford.
Dean Russell MP said, "I am grateful to have had the opportunity to welcome the Foreign Secretary and his wife to Watford for this enriching interfaith roundtable. The diversity of faiths in our community is a source of strength, and it was incredibly rewarding to witness our community leaders coming together to discuss ways to promote harmony and encourage young people's involvement in their faiths. I am keen to build on the positive outcomes of this meeting and work together to create a more inclusive Watford. I would like to thank the organisers and everyone who attended today as their contributions were so valuable."
Enoch Kanagaraj, Founder & CEO of One Vision and Vice Chair for Watford Interfaith said, ‘It is an honour and privilege to welcome and meet Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development affairs of the United Kingdom today in Watford to meet our Inter-Faith Leaders. I am pleased that we had a great discussion on what we could do in Watford better by coming together from our Faith Community.’
Harjit Singh DL, Chair of Trustees and Watford Interfaith said, ‘I would like to thank the Foreign Secretary for meeting our Faith Leaders. It is important to work together and have interfaith dialogue. We as faith leaders have a great part to play during this difficult time. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting.’
