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News articles and statements regarding the activities, speeches, and appointments of Prof. Dr. M. Din Syamsuddin.

Recent Highlights

  • November 28, 2017

    Appointed Special Envoy by President Jokowi

    President Joko Widodo appointed Prof. Dr. M. Din Syamsuddin to serve as Special Envoy in November 2017.

  • September 2017

    Statements on Islamophobia in Europe and America

    Prof. Dr. M. Din Syamsuddin expressed hope that Islamophobia would decrease in Europe and America.

  • September 2017

    Discussions on Freedom of Religion in Germany and New York

    He addressed freedom of religion issues during engagements in Germany and New York.

  • June 2017

    Forest Preservation Initiative in Oslo

    He attended the launch of an initiative for the preservation of protected forests in Oslo.

  • December 2016

    Urging OIC to Address the Rohingya Crisis

    He called on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to hold an emergency meeting to address the situation in Myanmar.

  • October 2016

    Call for Muslim-Christian Consideration

    He stated that Muslims need to be considerate towards Christians.

  • September 2016

    Award from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    He received an award from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of his contributions to interfaith dialogue.

  • August 2016

    Advocacy for Pilgrims' Citizenship

    He advocated for the citizenship of 177 pilgrims not to be revoked.

  • May 2016

    Meeting with DPR Leadership on the Indonesia Maju Movement

    He met with the leadership of the DPR regarding the Indonesia Maju Movement (PIM).

  • November 2015

    Condemnation of the Paris Attacks

    He condemned the Paris attacks and asked all parties not to accuse one another.

  • July 2015

    Representing Islam at the Vatican Climate Conference

    He represented Islam at a Vatican conference on climate change.

For his full biography, including leadership roles in Muhammadiyah, MUI, ACRP, and CDCC.

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