We appreciate efforts of Grand Imam and Pope to promote world peace – SECAM
The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad At-Tayyeb, received a delegation of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
His Eminence the Grand Imam welcomed members of the Symposium at Al-Azhar headquarters, expressing his appreciation for the efforts of the symposium to promote the values of peace and brotherhood among the people of the African continent.
His Eminence added that the people of Africa are capable of achieving the progress of their continent, which is rich in its human and natural resources, despite the many challenges and difficulties facing the continent. He pointed out that Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif is ready to provide support for all efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development and eliminating the triad of ignorance, poverty and disease from Africa.
Members of the Symposium commended the Grand Imam and the Pope of the Vatican for their efforts to disseminate the values of world peace and calling for coexistence and dialogue among peoples of different religions and cultures.