The Special Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Manila, Philippines from 17 to 18 March 2010. A one-day Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) will be held on 16 March 2010 prior to the Ministerial Meeting.

• To support NAM’s principles in promoting culture of peace and dialogue among civilizations, religions and cultures


• To promote interfaith dialogue as an important instrument in achieving global peace and development


• To highlight the Philippines’ leading role on interfaith dialogue in the international community