On a calm afternoon in Döbeln, Ayberk Efendi represented the Royal Ottoman Society as we signed the Döbeln Friendship Declaration. The declaration grew out of the Bismarck-Dialog, an initiative launched by Alexander von Bismarck to foster dialogue between peoples and cultures. With our signatures we reaffirmed our commitment to peace, mutual respect and the healing power of trust and faith.
The ceremony carried a simple, recurring phrase: “Trust and believe; it helps, it heals the divine power.” Greetings in Arabic (as-salamu alaykum) and blessings in German underlined the bridge we seek to build between East and West. As the ceremony closed with an “amen,” the room was filled with hope that this small act of solidarity will encourage more communities around the world to seek common ground.
We invite all friends of the Royal Ottoman Society to stay connected with our work for intercultural harmony. Join our community to share in future gatherings and dialogues.
May the spirit of this declaration continue to inspire peace wherever it is spoken.
