At his residence in Paris, His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad At-Tayyeb and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, received President of the Community of Sant'Egidio, Marco Impagliazzo. During the meeting, Impagliazzo praised the Grand Imam’s efforts in combating extremism and terrorism and in promoting the true religion. He asserted that the Western world largely relies on the efforts of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif in disseminating moderation and peace. Impagliazzo added that the meeting of the Grand Imam and the Pope of the Vatican can open broad horizons towards East-West dialogue in the interest of all humankind. Sant'Egidio President indicated that the Grand Imam’s global speech to the Muslims of Europe and to all Muslims around the world would help European Muslims integrate into their societies.