Abu dhabi: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting took place on February 3, as reported by APA’s correspondent in Abu Dhabi.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Mohamed Abdelsalam fondly recalled his previous visits to Azerbaijan and his meetings with President Ilham Aliyev. He also congratulated President Aliyev on receiving the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the congratulations and the prestigious award. He commended the Zayed Foundation for its significant contributions toward promoting the humanitarian legacy and global human values of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the United Arab Emirates.
The recognition of President Aliyev with this award was also noted as a mark of respect from international leaders such as Pope Leo XIV and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, acknowledging the President’s efforts in fostering peace.