His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi conducted a telephone call with His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmed El-Tayeb, to inquire about his health condition following the recent illness he has experienced. During the call, the President extended his sincere wishes for a swift and complete recovery.
For his part, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif conveyed his deep gratitude and sincere appreciation to His Excellency for this gracious initiative and for his personal concern in inquiring about his health. He affirmed that this noble gesture reflects the President’s distinguished moral character and his profound respect for Egypt’s national religious institutions and their esteemed leadership.
The Grand Imam further praised the continued support provided by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Al-Azhar Al-Sharif mission and its scholars in advancing values of moderation and balanced religious discourse. He prayed to Allah, the Almighty, to safeguard Egypt and its leadership, to grant President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi continued success in serving the best interests of the nation and its people, and to enable Egypt to maintain its historic and pioneering role in fostering security and stability and in reinforcing the foundations of peace at both the regional and international levels.