President of Tajikistan Invites Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to Visit Country

His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, met this morning with His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the sidelines of their participation in the 29th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

The Grand Imam expressed Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders' deep appreciation for their relationship with Tajikistan, noting that the coming period would see increased cooperation across various fields, especially in training imams and preachers to enhance their skills in promoting Islam’s moderate stance on contemporary issues.

President Rahmon expressed his pleasure at meeting the Grand Imam and commended his significant efforts in conveying the true and moderate message of Islam on various issues. He also highlighted Al-Azhar's vital role in teaching Islamic sciences and educating Muslims worldwide, noting Tajikistan’s pride in its many esteemed scholars and leaders who have graduated from Al-Azhar.

President Emomali Rahmon extended an official invitation to the Grand Imam to visit Tajikistan, emphasizing the Tajik people's love for Al-Azhar and its scholars and their anticipation of this important visit. His Eminence welcomed the gracious invitation, affirming his commitment to fulfill it at the earliest possible opportunity.