The French capital of Paris is hosting an international conference on "Islam and Ways for Freedom and Tolerance" this week.

The Islam in 21st Century Society is organizing the conference on May 28-29, at the Arab World Foundation in the French capital.

Over 20 Muslim and non-Muslim experts, scholars, researchers and academic figures from around the world will discuss the status of Islam in the contemporary era.

Enhancing Islam’s role in achieving peace, stability and welfare for different societies, especially Muslim minority communities, role of religious education in promoting tolerance, media and political challenges regarding Islam, and biases in Muslim-non-Muslim relations are among the themes of the conference.

The international event seeks to serve as a venue for holding talks on Islam in the contemporary world, promoting interfaith dialogue and finding new approaches to confronting extremism.