Abu Dhabi: Elmer Schialer Salcedo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna, Ambassador of Peru to the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Foreign Minister of Peru and his delegation were guided by Dr. Yousef Al-Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, as they explored the mosque's halls and exterior corridors. The visitors were introduced to the mosque's cultural message of coexistence, tolerance, and openness, which is inspired by the legacy and values of the founding father. They also learned about the significant role of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in promoting Islamic culture and enhancing cross-cultural communication on a global scale.
The delegation received a briefing on the mosque's history, its architectural beauty, and the distinctive Islamic art that adorns its every corner. They were also introduced to the mosque's unique collections and the finest examples of Islamic civilization, where various artistic and architectural designs have come together in harmony, creating a masterpiece that reflects the beauty of cultural unity.
On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Salcedo expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit such an impressive landmark. He remarked, "I feel grateful to be in this magnificent mosque. It is a place of worship and a space for tolerance, where people from all over the world gather under its roof. I believe that if our world had more landmarks like this mosque, and if the same efforts were made by men and women to build, organize, manage, and lead them, peace would prevail across the globe."
At the conclusion of the visit, the mosque presented Minister Salcedo with a gift reflecting the mosque's beauty: a compass inspired by its chandeliers, along with a copy of the book "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Lights of Peace." The book highlights the mosque's unique architectural style and takes readers on a visual journey to discover its architectural and artistic grandeur, featuring award-winning images from the 'Spaces of Light' Award.