The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, also responds to the 138 religious leaders and Muslim theologians writing the letter "A common Word", sent to all the highest religious authorities in the world last October. The "answer" by Williams it is written in a note made known by the press office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, with the title "A common word for the common good" – "arrived after a long period of world consultation within the Anglican Communion". As for the "response" to be given to Muslim leaders, the Archbishop of Canterbury also consulted experts and scholars in London last month. Then, Williams announced that, "in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, he would invite a group of Christian and Muslim leaders to take part in a Conference in October, which would mark the anniversary of the publication of ‘A common word’. In a context of cultural commitment, the meeting will try to start a programme of practical goals to delve into mutual understanding, action and friendship". In the letter, Williams wrote that he "appreciated" the initiative taken by Muslim leaders, because it represented "a meaningful development in the relationships between Christians and Muslims", as well as a "platform" through which Christians and Muslims could pledge to meet the "deepest needs of our world and our common humanity".
