"Indonesia and Palestine have a strong bond with each other historically and emotionally. Baznas and the Indonesian people will continue supporting the Palestinian cause through humanitarian assistance, economic empowerment, and other social programs," Baznas chair Noor Achmad said.
According to a written statement released by the agency on Wednesday, Achmad conveyed this commitment during a meeting with the Palestinian President's special envoy for religious affairs, Mahmoud Al-Habbash, on Tuesday.
He said that stronger coordination will be necessary to further cooperation between Baznas and Palestine in various aspects, especially for the next phase of Gaza's planned reconstruction and recovery.
"We are keen to see the Palestinian people more empowered, self-sufficient, and have greater access to education and healthcare services. Baznas is ready to assist in Gaza reconstruction by building mosques, schools, and hospitals," he informed.
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The Baznas head conveyed the hope that the agency will soon dispatch a team to ensure the effectiveness and transparency of its humanitarian assistance programs in Palestine.
Meanwhile, Al-Habbash commended the continued support of the Indonesian people, including Baznas, for Palestine. He promised to intensify coordination with Indonesia for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to ensure the aid is not misused.
"We will coordinate more intensively to ensure the needs of the Palestinian people can be fulfilled promptly and transparently. There will be no cover-up or misuse, and all aid will be given to the Palestinian people," the envoy affirmed.
He also confirmed his side's readiness to welcome and support the alms agency's visit to Palestine so that its members can observe first-hand the condition of the Palestinian people there.
"We are ready to strengthen cooperation with Indonesia, including Baznas. We are ready to welcome our Indonesian partners, including Baznas, to Palestine to witness the real conditions there," Al Habbash said.
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