The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) pledged, on Thursday in Rabat, to offer financial support to Palestinian students studying at various universities in Morocco, as part of their celebration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, according to a press release.
This grant aims to provide support to these students and their families who are encountering challenging circumstances due to Israeli aggression in Palestine.
The ICESCO Director General, Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik expressed his happiness to have them visit the organization’s headquarters. He recognized them as a symbol of the Palestinian cause and the ongoing sacrifices it entails.
The support of ICESCO for Palestinian students in Morocco shows solidarity and assistance, stressed Al-Malik. He also acknowledged the hospitality of the kingdom and the care provided by Palestinian officials and their embassy in Rabat.
“Your challenge is to develop science and creativity to build a hopeful future,” said Al-Malik
Jamal Al-Shobaki, the Ambassador of Palestine to the Kingdom of Morocco, commended the ICESCO initiative and emphasized that this gesture aligns with the organization’s mission in its respective field of expertise.
“Knowledge is the most important weapon to preserve the Palestinian identity,” said Shobaki when addressing the delegation of Palestinian students studying in Morocco.
On his part, Mohammed Salem Charqaoui, Managing Director of Bayt Al-Mal Al-Quds Agency, also praised the efforts made by ICESCO in this matter. He emphasized the depth of relations between Palestinians and their land and highlighted their efforts in confronting the aggression.
Charqaoui affirmed that Palestinians will rise above the debris to rebuild all that has been destroyed by Israel.
Dawas Dawas, the Chairman of the Executive Council of ICESCO, who participated in the event remotely, also acknowledged the role of the organization in protecting the cultural and scientific resources in Palestine.
He highlighted that the recent aggression resulted in more than 600,000 students inside Palestine being unable to continue their education.
Majd Ghaben, on behalf of the delegation of Palestinian students in Morocco who were received at ICESCO headquarters, expressed gratitude for the assistance and emphasized their pride in the activities and programs the organization offers young people in the Islamic world.
He presented to Al-MAlik the Palestinian Keffiyeh on behalf of the delegation of students.
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