Crystal Mosque Calls on WOS-IPSP to Strengthen Dialogue for Peace in Malaysia

Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia), 11 July 2026

Crystal Mosque Calls on WOS-IPSP to Strengthen Dialogue for Peace in Malaysia

At the Crystal Mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, a meeting took place between the Cooperation Counselor of the World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace (WOS-IPSP), an intergovernmental organization, Rev. Marco Baragli, and the President of the mosque, Dr. Fazal b. Ismail. The meeting focused on promoting interreligious dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and strengthening cooperation at the local and international levels.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Ismail requested that an official photograph be taken inside the mosque, facing the Qibla, the direction of Mecca. The gesture was intended to symbolize the shared commitment to conducting dialogue in a spirit of respect, transparency, and responsibility, placing peace and mutual understanding at the center of future cooperation.

The discussions highlighted the challenges currently affecting interreligious relations in parts of Malaysia. According to Dr. Ismail, initiatives aimed at opening channels of dialogue between different religious communities often encounter significant obstacles, limiting opportunities for constructive engagement. In this context, Father Marco Baragli emphasized the importance of building cooperation around shared humanitarian and social values rather than focusing on theological differences. The discussion explored how common objectives—including education, solidarity, social cohesion, and respect for human dignity—can provide a practical foundation for lasting dialogue.

Within this framework, the President of the Crystal Mosque formally expressed his desire for the WOS-IPSP to facilitate contacts and create opportunities for cooperation among religious, institutional, and civil society representatives in Malaysia, with the objective of encouraging initiatives dedicated to peace and mutual understanding.

The meeting also addressed broader international developments, including the current tensions in the Middle East. During the exchange, Dr. Ismail reflected on the historical coexistence between Jewish and Muslim communities in Persia and expressed concern that contemporary conflicts increasingly overshadow centuries of shared history. Participants underlined that sustainable peace requires continuous dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual recognition, while acknowledging that modern conflicts are often influenced by complex political, strategic, and economic dynamics extending beyond religious considerations.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue promoting dialogue, confidence-building measures, and international cooperation as essential instruments for preventing conflict and strengthening peaceful coexistence among peoples and nations, in line with the mission of the World Organization of States – International Parliament for Safety and Peace (WOS-IPSP), an intergovernmental organization.