Dominican Republic Secretary of State thanks IRLA for its global efforts to promote religious freedom

April 26, 2012 – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic…Bettina Krause/IRLA

César Pina Toribio, Secretary of State for the Dominican Republic, attended the final session of the 7th World Congress April 26, telling attendees that his nation shares their commitment to preserving and promoting freedom of religion.

Pina Toribio also conveyed greetings to the Congress attendees from the Dominican Republic president, Leonel Fernandez. Speaking in Spanish, Pina Toribio said that there is a clear, sincere, and permanent space for religious liberty in the Dominican Republic. He congratulated the Congress on its success, and thanked the organizers for their work in raising awareness about the vital role that freedom of conscience plays in building a strong, peaceful nation.

“The Dominican Republic is a pluralistic society, and we want to do all we can to further good relations between religions, and to ensure that all religious groups receive equal treatment,” he said.