The Grand Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, received Al-Azhar Sheikh, the President of the International Council for Tolerance and Peace, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jarwan.
Al-Tayeb praised the efforts of the World Council for Tolerance and Peace and its constructive ideas in establishing a culture of peace around the world.He pointed out that Al-Azhar is ready to support the role of the Council, and support its efforts that are integrated with the efforts of Al-Azhar, and in line with its centrist approach that consolidates coexistence with other religions.
For his part, the President of the World Council for Tolerance briefed His Eminence the Grand Imam on the Council's efforts in spreading the values of peace and coexistence around the world, noting that the Council cooperates with all peace-loving countries of the world, and bodies and institutions that believe in pluralism and acceptance of the other, where the Council was able to implement many ideas and initiatives Successful in this framework. Al-Jarwan explained that the World Council for Tolerance and Peace considers Al-Azhar the intellectual reference and umbrella for those working for peace in the world.He also believes that the virtue of the Grand Imam has become a symbol and icon of brotherhood and human peace, given its global role in confronting extremism and building bridges of dialogue and communication with various civilizations and religions.