We expect participation of Chinese clergy in IV Congress of religions' leaders - K.Mami
ASTANA. January 9. KAZINFORM /Muratbek Makulbekov/ "We expect participation of the Chinese clergy in the IV Congress of leaders of world and traditional religions at the highest level," Chairman of the Kazakh Senate Kairat Mami has told at a meting with Chen Zhili, Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress.
"Our country is an initiator of many international forums, including our country established the congresses of leaders of world and traditional religions, and at present, Kazakhstan's positive experience in maintaining interfaith dialog and tolerance is recognized by many foreign countries and international institutions," K.Mami said.
The Speaker expressed gratitude to the Chinese side for support and participation in the Congress of leaders of world and traditional religions as well as in the work of its Secretariat.
K.Mami informed the guest, that at present preparations for the IV Congress of leaders of world and traditional religions, which will be held in May, 2012, in Astana, are underway.