The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam has received His Excellency Ramin Mammadov, the Chairman of the State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations in the Republic of Azerbaijan, at the Council's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation in interfaith and intercultural dialogue and mechanisms to empower religious leaders in addressing global challenges.

During the meeting, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam emphasized that the Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence  Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, places great importance on activating the role of religious leaders in addressing global challenges which include promoting peace and fostering coexistence among followers of different religions and sects. He also praised Azerbaijan's pioneering experience in establishing values of communication and understanding between religions as well as enhancing Islamic solidarity, and striving for peace in Asia and the world.

For his part, His Excellency Ramin Mammadov commended the effective role of the Muslim Council of Elders in promoting and enhancing the values of human fraternity, tolerance, and building bridges of dialogue and cultural communication. He further highlighted the Council's prominent role in involving religious leaders in tackling climate change and affirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to implementing a leading approach that fosters coexistence among various cultural and religious components in the country. He also expressed his desire for further fruitful cooperation with the Muslim Council of Elders to support efforts aimed at enhancing and achieving stability and development for different communities and peoples.