His eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif is scheduled to attend the military funeral of Dr. Boutros-Ghali, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations who passed away last Tuesday.
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, on its part, expressed its deep sorrow for the death of the dean of the Arab diplomacy, expressing its appreciation for the deceased’s political, diplomatic and legal efforts; sincerity, devotion and the achievements he made in favor of the Arab and African Unity; and for his essential role in the fields of the International Law, Human Rights as well as the social and economic development.
In this regard, Al-Azhar offers condolence for Dr. Ghali’s family and students.