His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, received today, Tuesday, Mr. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, where His Eminence emphasized the importance of upholding moral values and returning to the teachings of religions. He noted that Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders are working to promote and strengthen the values of tolerance and coexistence through dialogue initiatives with various churches and religious and cultural institutions in the West, with the aim of laying the foundations for global peace.
For his part, the Finnish President expressed his pleasure at meeting the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, and his appreciation for His Eminence’s global efforts to promote peace and reinforce the values of coexistence and human fraternity. He also stressed the important role that religious leaders and symbols can play in addressing global challenges.