Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida welcomed Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, to the Grand Palace. The King praised Al-Azhar’s role in promoting peace and dialogue, and expressed a desire to strengthen ties through increased student exchanges, expanded religious education, and closer cooperation.
In response, the Grand Imam expressed gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted Al-Azhar’s commitment to peace and coexistence. He proposed establishing Arabic language centers in Thailand, increasing scholarships, and organizing a global conference on coexistence.
