On December 1, 2025, Chair of the Board Gulsana Kozhabai held a meeting with the Chief Justice of Palestine, Chairman of the Sharia Courts Council, and Advisor to the President on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations, Mahmoud Al-Habbash.
The Palestinian side was represented by the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dr. Montaser Abu Zeid, First Secretary of the Embassy Abbas Shahin, Second Secretary Mirza Hazem, and Assistant to the Ambassador Aigul Mukasheva.
From the Kazakh side, Advisor to the Chairwoman of the Board, Goodwill Ambassador of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Bulat Sarsenbayev, and Deputy Chair of the Board Bauyrzhan Bakirov participated.
Gulsana Kozhabai informed the guests about the Center’s activities and key areas of work, with particular emphasis on efforts aimed at strengthening interreligious dialogue and promoting a culture of mutual respect. During the discussion, she highlighted the importance of the international platform established by the Center, which fosters constructive interaction among leaders of world and traditional religions and enhances trust at the global level.
Furthermore, Gulsana Kozhabai spoke about ongoing discussions on the ethical use of artificial intelligence. She also underscored the role of the “Goodwill Ambassadors” institution as an important mechanism for advancing dialogue, peacebuilding initiatives, and humanistic values on the international stage.
The head of the Palestinian delegation provided an overview of the religious situation in Palestine and emphasized that, as in Kazakhstan, tolerance, mutual respect, and a high level of interfaith harmony are upheld in his country.
The parties exchanged views on potential areas for developing cooperation, stressing the importance of strengthening dialogue, expanding humanitarian initiatives, and enhancing constructive engagement.
At the end of the meeting, Gulsana Kozhabai expressed gratitude to the delegation for their visit and for the warm, constructive dialogue, noting the high level of mutual understanding and the mutual readiness to further expand cooperation in the religious sphere.
