Tokayev receives Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev, El.kz cites Akorda.
The Head of State got familiarized with the information on preparations for the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to be held on September 14-15, 2022, in the Kazakh capital.
Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament Maulen Ashimbayev informed that the interreligious forum will bring together over 100 delegations from more than 50 countries.
Pope Francis, the Supreme Imam of Al Azhar Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayeb and other spiritual leaders will participate in the event.
As the Speaker of the Senate said, the upcoming event is of great interest to the world media. Representatives of over 200 foreign and more than 300 Kazakhstani media were accredited.
The President noted the high importance of holding the Congress in the current circumstances. He highlighted the significance to promote the culture of global dialogue and Kazakhstan’s part in the process.
The Head of State was also informed about the plans of the Senate’s work in the upcoming period.
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