President international Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh called on Grand Imam of Al-Azhar University, Professor Dr Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayyeb at Al-Azhar Headquarters, Cairo.
The meeting stressed the need to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various academic spheres and discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Meeting of the IIUI President was part of his efforts for dissemination of IIUI’s message of promotion of peace and improvement of educational standards in Muslim world.
The Grand Imam lauded the services and efforts of Dr. Al-Draiweesh while he also hoped that IIUI would soon make its place among the ranks of leading international universities of world. He also extended thanks to the Government of Pakistan especially IIUI Chancellor and the Rector IIUI for serving IIUI is extensively.
During the meeting, Dr Al-Draiweesh gave a detailed introduction of campuses and departments of IIUI and highlighted its academic achievements. He apprised that number of international and national conferences and seminar organized by the IIUI are helping the students of Muslim Ummah to broaden their exposure in their relevant fields.
The IIUI President also extended an invitation to Al-Azhar chief to attend 10th IIUI convocation on May 28 and to participate in the cultural seminar organized by Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue on role of Al-Azhar in spreading knowledge and strengthening peace and security on international levels.
Meanwhile, Dr. Al-Draiweesh also met Dr. Ibrahim Salah Al-Hud Hud, President Al-Azhar in his chamber in Cairo where they discussed means and ways to enhance bilateral ties between the two universities.
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he meeting was also attended by high officials of Al-Azhar including its Vice President Dr. Muhammad Mehmood Abu Hashim.
Amid his visit to Al-Azhar, the IIUI President also met with Advisors to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.