His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, met on Sunday with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam. The two sides discussed a number of topics and projects under the framework of the cooperation and close ties between the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Muslim Council of Elders.

During the meeting, the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed his appreciation for the outstanding efforts exerted by the Muslim Council of Elders in helping to organize the Bahrain Dialogue Forum with the theme: “East and West for Human Coexistence.” The forum, held on 2-4 November 2022, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, featured the participation of His Eminence Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, and His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church. His Excellency applauded the fruitful cooperation between the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Muslim Council of Elders in serving issues of mutual interest.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders underscored the significance of the strong relationship and strategic partnership between the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Muslim Council of Elders, which had a great impact on the success of the Bahrain Dialogue Forum and the historic visit of His Eminence Grand Imam Al-Tayeb and His Holiness Pope Francis. He further affirmed the profound appreciation of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, for the leadership and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, wishing them prosperity and progress.

Judge Abdelsalam congratulated His Excellency the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on the great success of the Bahrain Dialogue Forum, praising the great efforts made by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman in organizing the forum and overseeing its preparation, which led to the success of this outstanding global event.