On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Sheikh Mohamed Maamoun El Kacimi El Hassani, Minister of State and Rector of the Great Mosque of Algiers, welcomed the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, during his official visit to Algeria. The meeting took place in the presence of Interior Minister Brahim Merad and diplomats from both nations. The Rector highlighted the role of cultural and intellectual cooperation in fostering bilateral relations, describing the Mosque as a beacon for inter-civilizational dialogue. Prime Minister Babiš expressed his pride in visiting the site 46 years after his first trip to Algeria, emphasizing his desire to build a promising partnership that extends to human relations. The visit concluded with a tour of the Mosque’s architecture and an introduction to its spiritual and scientific functions.