Head of State receives Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board
On the sidelines of the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a meeting with Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board, according to the Akorda press service.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pointed out that Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan share common stance on the promotion of interreligious dialogue and strengthening trust among nations and states.
The Head of State expressed confidence that the common aspiration to foster interreligious mutual understanding and interaction will provide a solid foundation for a long-term partnership between the two countries.
The capital of Kazakhstan is hosting today the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Earlier, the Kazakh President met Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, the representatives of Jewish organizations. The President also handed over state awards to the religious leaders. The Kazakh President also welcomed the appointment of Miguel Ángel Moratinos to his new role as the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia.
