ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhary Salik Hussain met with a high-level delegation led by Egypt’s Grand Mufti Dr. Nazir Muhammad Ayyad. During the meeting, various proposals were discussed regarding the rising trend of religious intolerance in the world, the eradication of terrorism, sectarianism, the establishment of peace, and the promotion of interfaith harmony.
Federal Minister Chaudhary Salik Hussain stated that Pakistan and Egypt are bound by historical, religious, and cultural ties that encompass many dimensions, and it is essential to introduce our new generation to our historical heritage. In light of the challenges and circumstances that Muslim countries are currently facing, there is a need to promote religious harmony, tolerance, and unity. There is an urgent need for dialogue between religions and cultures to establish peace in the world. An attitude of tolerance and respect is an essential component of Islamic teachings.
Pakistan and Egypt should work together to promote religious harmony, peace, and tolerance in the world through interfaith and intercultural dialogue. The meeting also agreed to further enhance the economic, trade, and cultural relations between Pakistan and Egypt.
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Dr. Nazir Ayad remarked that the Muslim Ummah is facing the threats of terrorism, and there is a need to develop a joint action plan to counter it. He suggested that Pakistan should send its scholars to Egypt to benefit from the experiences and teachings of one of the oldest educational institutions in the world. Additionally, a decision has been made to establish a campus of Al-Azhar University in Pakistan to promote contemporary teachings. Federal Minister Chaudhary Salik Hussain welcomed the decision to open a campus of Al-Azhar in Pakistan and assured full cooperation in this regard.
The meeting also concluded with an agreement to increase cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt in order to eliminate extremism and promote interfaith harmony. The meeting was attended by Egypt’s Ambassador Dr. Ahab Abdul Hamid, Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Zulfiqar Haider, and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Dr. Ataur Rehman.
