Nahyan bin Mubarak Reaffirms Commitment to Global Peace and Coexistence

Cairo, The Gulf Observer: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has reiterated the United Arab Emirates’ unwavering support for initiatives aimed at promoting peace and rejecting hatred, grounded in the values instilled by the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The Minister made this affirmation during a meeting on Saturday with His Eminence Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, held at Al-Azhar headquarters in Cairo.

During the meeting, Sheikh Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlighted the President’s dedication to supporting Al-Azhar’s mission of spreading tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity. He also emphasized the enduring and close ties between the UAE and Egypt in the fields of science, religion, and culture. The meeting was attended by Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Egypt.

Sheikh Nahyan expressed his profound respect for the Grand Imam’s tireless efforts to advance a culture of fraternity, tolerance, and coexistence, and to promote an Islamic ethos that embraces mutual understanding and openness. He lauded Dr El-Tayeb as a global emblem of tolerance, noting his pivotal role in dispelling misconceptions about Islam and fostering an inclusive dialogue. The Minister underscored the UAE’s dedication to strengthening collaboration with Al-Azhar as a beacon of Islamic scholarship and a proponent of global peace and harmony. He also stressed the importance of ongoing cooperation among religious institutions across the Arab and Islamic world to advance a universal message of peace and cultural exchange.

In response, the Grand Imam warmly welcomed Sheikh Nahyan and expressed pride in the UAE-Al-Azhar partnership. He commended the UAE’s leadership, under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for championing tolerance, coexistence, and human fraternity, as well as for their steadfast support of Arab and Islamic causes. Dr El-Tayeb highlighted the significance of joint efforts in fostering interfaith dialogue, which continues to yield meaningful progress in cultivating shared values of tolerance and coexistence among diverse peoples.

The meeting concluded with discussions on bolstering mutual cooperation between Al-Azhar and the UAE in promoting global peace and enhancing interfaith and intercultural dialogue. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to working together to uphold values of tolerance, human brotherhood, and international understanding.