- Dr. El-Minshawy: the wise leadership of President Al-Sisi embodies the message of peace and promotes citizenship and national unity

- Church leaders praise the visit of the president of Assiut University and emphasize the depth of national unity

Within the framework of the spirit of brotherhood and love that unites the Sons of the one homeland, Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, participated in the celebrations of the Christian Brothers of the glorious resurrection day, today, Sunday, April 20, through successive visits to a number of churches in Assiut governorate to offer congratulations on this blessed occasion.

Dr. El-Minshawy began his tour by visiting the headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox archbishopric in abnoub, where he was received by His Holiness Bishop besanti, Bishop of the Eparchy of abnoub, Fatah, and New Assiut, and the abbot of the martyr Marmina monastery in Mount abnoub, and a number of Father bishops, amid a welcome and love atmosphere.

The rector of the university then went to the Coptic Catholic Archdiocese of Assiut, where he was received by His Eminence Daniel Lotfi, the Coptic Catholic archbishop, a number of fathers, priests and human rights figures, and congratulations were exchanged and the unity of the national class was emphasized.

This was followed by a visit to the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Assiut, where he was received by His Eminence Bishop Yoannes of Assiut and its followers, a number of Father priests and prominent religious figures.Dr. El-Minshawy expressed his pride in the strong relations that bind the Egyptian people with their different spectrums.

The tour also included a visit to the second evangelical church, where the rector congratulated the Reverend Rafik Thabet, the pastor of the church, and participated in the festive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of national fraternity.

The president of the University concluded his tour by visiting the first evangelical church, where he congratulated pastor Basem Adly, the pastor of the church, stressing the University's keenness to actively participate in all events that bring Egyptians to the heart of one man.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that such events represent a renewed opportunity to show feelings of affection and appreciation among the compatriots, and that the exchange of congratulations between Muslims and Christians reflects the unity of the Egyptian people and promotes hope for a more stable and prosperous future under the wise leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

He pointed out that the message of Egypt, expressed by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, is a message of peace, and that the Egyptian state is based on the foundations of citizenship and equality among all its children, and respects the Constitution, which guarantees equal opportunities.

He praised the national role played by the church in promoting the culture of tolerance and coexistence, stressing that Assiut University will remain a shining model of national unity.

For their side, the pastors and church leaders thanked and appreciated Dr. Ahmed Al-Minshawy for his keenness to congratulate and participate in the celebration, praising the prestigious position occupied by Assiut University at the local and international levels.

The president of the university was accompanied during his tour by the University delegation, which included: Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice-president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Abdul-Alim, vice-president of the University for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Jamal Badr, vice-president of the University for graduate studies and research, Dr. Madiha Darwish, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and general supervisor of student activities, Dr. Hassan Hawil, dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Doib saber, dean of the Faculty of law and legal adviser to the president of the University, Dr. Rehab Dr. Wadie Maximus, professor at the Department of curricula and teaching methods at the Faculty of Education, Dr. Wajdi Rifat, former dean of the Faculty of specific education, and Shawkat saber, Secretary General of the university.