Astana hosts forum on inauguration of International Decade for Rapprochement of Cultures
ASTANA. August 23. KAZINFORM Astana is hosting a forum on the occasion of inauguration of the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures with the UN, UNESCO and TURKSOY high-profile reps in attendance.
Astana mayor, Chairman of the National Commission for UNESCO and ISESCO Affairs Imangali Tasmagambetov greeted the guests and noted that the initiative to declare the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures is one of the most significant global initiatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan in foreign policy.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome you in Kazakhstan, in the capital of our sovereign state - Astana and let me express confidence that the ideas of this forum will certainly awake an echo in every corner of our rich and diverse world," said Mr. Ismagambetov.
As reported earlier, UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, TURKSOY Director General Dyussen Kasseinov and other experts in international communications, education and cultural heritage from more than 30 countries participate in the event.
The Astana forum will focus on the issues related to the formation of new global agenda for further development of inter-cultural dialogue and cultural diversity for peace.