Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian Defense Minister, welcomed a visit from the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Egypt, Ahmed Al Tayeb at the Ministry of Defense on Wednesday (10/7) afternoon. Ahmed Al Tayeb and his delegation arrived at the Ministry of Defense at 15:00 WIB and were warmly greeted by Prabowo, followed by handshakes and a media greeting. They then proceeded together, accompanied by a guard of honor and a marching band.
The meeting, which lasted about an hour, was warm and cordial. M. Quraish Shihab, the former 16th Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia from 1998, was also present to accompany Prabowo.
Prabowo expressed his gratitude for the visit, stating that Egypt is a nation very close to Indonesia’s heart. He also admired Egypt’s history and the struggle of its people. During the meeting, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar congratulated Prabowo on being elected President of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 period.
Ahmed Al Tayeb prayed for Prabowo to be granted ease in fulfilling his duties as President so that his leadership could bring progress, prosperity, and peace to the nation. Gifts were exchanged at the end of the meeting, with Prabowo receiving a book and a Mushaf Madinah Quran, and in return, presenting a keris and a plaque from the Ministry of Defense as gifts.
