By Ajmal Khan Yousafzai
ISLAMABAD: Relations between Pakistan and Egypt are exemplary and Pakistan endorse the decision of Sheikh-ul-Azhar to move into International Court of Justice against blasphemous caricatures issues in France, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Special Representative to Prime Minister on Interreligious Harmony.
In his meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough here on Sunday, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Special Representative to Prime Minister on Interreligious Harmony conveyed message of Prime Minister Imran khan to Sheikh-ul-Azhar stating that Pakistan will remain present to support and cooperate at every level.
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi also stated that OIC resolution on Kashmir issue is endorsement of Pakistan’s stance. He also added that cooperation among all the seminaries and universities of Pakistan will be strengthened with Jamiatul Azhar. Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi stated that Pakistan is being esteemed in the Muslim world and Pakistan will keep striving for unity and stability of Muslim Ummah, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi.
Pakistan playing frontline role to eliminate the menace of extremism and terrorism and the entire Muslim world should demonstrate unity against the threat of terroosism and extremism, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough said that Pakistan is very affectionate country and relations between Pakistan and Egypt are deep rooted and strong. He also added that for promotion of Arabic language among Pakistani students and religious scholars, Arabic courses have been increased through the platform of Jamiatul Azhar.
He also stated that exchange of delegates and rising trend of learning Arabic language in Pakistan will further strengthened relations between Pakistan and Egypt. Meanwhile, in a released statement, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Special Aide to Prime Minister on Interreligious Harmony stated that any Government representative has not visited Israel and news propagated in this regard are unfounded and baseless, said Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi. Pakistan stood firmly on its stance that Pakistan will not recognise Israel untill and unless an Independent Palestinian state is not established. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi also stated that Egypt owns very key and effective position in Muslim Ummah and Jamiatul Azhar is great center for Muslim scholars.
Holy places of Muslims and non-Muslims are situated in Egypt, which associated with great Islamic and cultural history of the world. Coordination on part of Jamiatul Azhar and Government of Egypt for Pakistan’s students is very commending and appreciated, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi.
