Baku, Kazakhstan, November 13. Possibilities of expanding cooperation in the field of theological education and scientific research between Kazakhstan and Al-Azhar University were discussed, TurkicWorld reports.
On the sidelines of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with the Supreme Imam of Al-Azhar University, Ahmed al-Tayeb.
President Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan holds great respect for the recognized authority of Al-Azhar University, which is a beacon of knowledge, peace, and spiritual guidance for the Muslim Ummah.
The President expressed gratitude to the Supreme Imam for his contribution to strengthening tolerance and interfaith dialogue, as well as for preaching the true principles of Islam. According to Tokayev, these values are becoming increasingly significant in today’s polarized and fragmented world.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb to participate in the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which will be held in Astana next year.
During the conversation, the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the fields of theological education and scientific research were also discussed.
Al-Azhar is one of the oldest universities in the world and the most prestigious Muslim spiritual university. It was founded in Cairo by the Fatimid dynasty. The main subjects taught at the university include Islamic law, Arabic language and literature, Qur'anic studies, and Hadith studies.
