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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
The new US Ambassador Mark Gilbert visited the Ponsonby mosque in Auckland last week. The purpose of the visit of the US ambassador was an introduction to Muslim leaders from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) at New Zealand’s first mosque. The ambassador acknowledged that FIANZ has made important contributions to building peace, promoting mutual understanding with Kiwis, and helping build their community.
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand was established in 1979 and is a federation of several regional New Zealand Muslim Associations. The Secretariat is located in our headquarters in Wellington. FIANZ is recognised body providing a unified voice for the New Zealand Muslim community and known for its an internationally recognised Halal certification procedure.
The Ambassador congratulated new local President, Iklaq Kashgari, on his new appointment. Ambassador Gilbert also mentioned that he would like to build on the Embassy’s strong relationship with FIANZ by engaging its community and working with the youth leaders.
FIANZ’s president Dr. Anwar Ghani talked about his participation in The White House Countering Violent Extremism Conference, and its follow up symposium in Singapore. The President and Secretary General of the United Nations also took part in the White House meetings.
The new US Ambassador Mark Gilbert visited the Ponsonby mosque in Auckland last week. The purpose of the visit of the US ambassador was an introduction to Muslim leaders from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) at New Zealand’s first mosque. The ambassador acknowledged...
The new US Ambassador Mark Gilbert visited the Ponsonby mosque in Auckland last week. The purpose of the visit of the US ambassador was an introduction to Muslim leaders from the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) at New Zealand’s first mosque. The ambassador acknowledged that FIANZ has made important contributions to building peace, promoting mutual understanding with Kiwis, and helping build their community.
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand was established in 1979 and is a federation of several regional New Zealand Muslim Associations. The Secretariat is located in our headquarters in Wellington. FIANZ is recognised body providing a unified voice for the New Zealand Muslim community and known for its an internationally recognised Halal certification procedure.
The Ambassador congratulated new local President, Iklaq Kashgari, on his new appointment. Ambassador Gilbert also mentioned that he would like to build on the Embassy’s strong relationship with FIANZ by engaging its community and working with the youth leaders.
FIANZ’s president Dr. Anwar Ghani talked about his participation in The White House Countering Violent Extremism Conference, and its follow up symposium in Singapore. The President and Secretary General of the United Nations also took part in the White House meetings.
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