Minister of Awqaf Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa said Egypt has reclaimed its international position in the religious discourse and at all levels under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

Gomaa was speaking during the 4th session of the “Sisi’s Egypt & building a modern state” conference, organized Sunday by Al Gomhuria newspaper under the theme: “Religious discourse in the modern state.”

Thanking President Sisi for his efforts in support of a moderate and enlightened religious discourse, the minister stressed that the states that were founded on the principles citizenship and tolerance are more stable and progressive.

He noted that the large construction projects involving places of worship over the past few years reflect the extent of religious tolerance Egypt is witnessing under President Sisi’s leadership.

Gomaa added that his ministry had always been keen on broadening the cultural horizons of imams and female preachers by organizing many training courses for them, whether at the International Awkaf Academy or in cooperation with Al Azhar, the National Training Academy, Egyptian universities, Nasser Higher Military Academy, and many other relevant entities.

Gomaa’s participation in the event is part of the ministry’s commitment to contribute to community engagement and cooperation with all state institutions.

Source: State Information Service Egypt