The Grand Imam of al-Azhar met Monday the Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the presidential palace, heading a delegation of Muslim Elders Council during his visit to Jakarta, Youm7 news reported. Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb has asserted the role of Muslim Elders Council in raising the awareness of youth against extremist ideologies and fundamentalism, pointing out that the council's message is to spread peace among humanity. From his side, President Widodo praised al-Azhar's role in educating Asian students Islamic Sharia at al-Azhar University, and its continues support to Indonesian students.