Bahrain to host GCC meeting

Manama: Ministers of Islamic Affairs and Endowments from the Gulf Cooperation Council are to hold their fourth meeting, and the first in Bahrain, on April 19 and 20.

According to the Bahrain News Agency, BNA, the ministers will discuss a joint strategy to combat extremism and violence and promote moderation.

The ministers will also review the role of imams in disseminating the culture of moderation and exchanging expertise between the GCC member states.