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would be held in an atmosphere of love and courtesy. . He also suggested that these talks be held in five different places, London, Rome, the capital of a West African country, the capital of a country in Asia and also in the United States of. America. . The Khalifatul Masih also declared that he would welcome similar talks with the Catholic Church. . It is thus evident that the search for the truth about Jesus is bringing all mankind closer together. . This is a victory for the One True God. . Imam B. A. Rafiq. This is what Khalifatul Masih ill said:. The newly-formed British Council of Churches' Committee. For Relationships With People Of Other Faiths has issued a statement with reference to the International Conference of the. Ahmadiyya Movement on The Deliverence of Jesus from the. Cross in which it affirms its readiness to open a constructive dialogue with, among others, representatives of the Ahmadiyya. Movement. The statement expresses apprehension that the publicity given to the Conference "may . . . cause offence". I desire to announce that in holding the Conference the Ahmadiyya. Movement has meant no offence and none should be taken. . Throughout the Conference, Jesus, in whom we believe as a righteous prophet and true messenger of God, was referred to in terms of the deepest respect and reverence. . The statement points out that there are doctrinal differences between the Ahmadiyya Movement and orthodox Islamic authorities. I wish to make it clear that all Islamic sects, despite their differences, are united on the Unity of God, the righteousness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace and blessings of God and on his being the Seal of the Prophets and the most exalted of them all. On the question of the Unity of God and the doctrine of Trinity there is no difference whatever between us. . It is further affirmed in the statement: Our reluctance to 184