Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received a Palestinian delegation from the Popular National Conference of Jerusalem and the Higher Islamic-Christian Authority for Al-Quds and Holy Sites. The meeting included discussions on ICESCO’s prominent efforts to support the development of education, science, and culture in Palestine, as well as specific programs and projects for Al-Quds, particularly in education and heritage preservation.

The Palestinian delegation was led by Mr. Bilal Al-Natsheh, Secretary General of the Popular National Conference of Jerusalem, and Mr. Hatem Muhammad Abdel Qader Eid, Secretary General of the Higher Islamic-Christian Authority for Al-Quds and Holy Sites, along with other officials from both organizations.

During the meeting held on Friday 25 October 2024, at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat, and attended by Mr. Mohamed Salem Echarkaoui, Director of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Dr. AlMalik emphasized ICESCO’s support for Palestine, especially Al-Quds, through the implementation of various programs and projects in its specialized fields.

Dr. AlMalik highlighted several initiatives launched by ICESCO to support Palestinian students studying at universities in Morocco and Egypt, offering assistance amid the difficult circumstances faced by their families in Palestine.

The delegation expressed appreciation for ICESCO’s efforts to support Palestine across its areas of expertise, noting that ICESCO consistently leads among international organizations in supporting the Palestinian people.

They also shared hopes that ICESCO would consider adopting several proposals aimed at bolstering resilience among Jerusalem residents in educational and cultural fields and encouraging Islamic nations worldwide to back these initiatives.