The President of the Emirates receives Sheikh Al-Azhar as part of his visit to Azerbaijan – Youm7

Today, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received His Highness the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, on the side of his working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate . in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP29), which it holds between November 11-22, 2024.

The meeting – which took place at the residence of the President of the UAE in the city of Baku – according to what was reported by the Emirates WAM Group, discussed the relationship between the UAE and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and co -work between the two. aspects in the field of increasing communication and understanding at regional and international levels.

The meeting at the “COP29” conference also mentioned the important role of clergy and religious institutions in promoting awareness of the seriousness of climate change, as well as the importance of preserving the environment​​​​ and the need to push international climate action forward for profit. humanity and protecting the planet from the dangers it is exposed to.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his gratitude for the civil role that Al-Azhar plays at the world level, especially in the field of spreading Al-Azhar’s appreciation and co-existence and role he plays, recommending the humanitarian approach of the UAE in the region and the world.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Office of the President for Private Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser on Special Affairs in the Office of the President, and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber present at the meeting. , Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.