Mufti adviser Ibrahim Negm asserted that Egypt is keen on its openness to the whole world. It constantly stretches its hand in order to promote international peace.

Negm held a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, International Development Minister Concetta Wells, Justice Minister Michael Keenan and Assistant Minister for Multiculturalism Craig Laundy.

During the meeting, Negm said the terrorist crimes totally contradict Islam's holy message.

He called upon all international forums and decision-makers to let specialists among Islamic scientists and intellectuals to speak on behalf of all Muslims in order not to allow extremists to distort the image of Islam and damage joint human values.

Source: MENA