ASIATODAY.ID, CAIRO – The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, Imam Akbar Ahmed Al-Tayeb, at Mashiaket Al-Azhar, Cairo, on Wednesday, December 18 2024.
The meeting marked an important step in strengthening religious relations and strengthening educational cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt.
Arriving at Mashiaket Al-Azhar, President Prabowo was warmly welcomed by Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb, who also introduced a number of prominent Egyptian scholars who were present to welcome him. President Prabowo’s presence at this religious institution is a symbol of the long-standing close relationship between Indonesia and Al-Azhar.
After the welcoming session, President Prabowo and Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb continued their meeting and discussion in the Grand Sheikh’s Office. It is believed that this meeting will further emphasize the historical relationship between Indonesia and Al-Azhar, which has been a home of education for thousands of Indonesian students for decades.
This meeting was also not the first for the two figures. Previously, Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb had met with President Prabowo during his visit to Indonesia last July.
This visit not only strengthens relations between Indonesia and Egypt, but also underlines the central role of the two countries in promoting peace and harmony between religious communities in the world. (AT Network)
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