Kazakh President meets with representatives of Jewish organizations
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with representatives of several Jewish organizations on the sidelines of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazinform News Agency cites Akorda.
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Kalman Ber, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, David Yosef, Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
The President emphasized that their participation in the forum demonstrates a commitment to strengthening cultural and spiritual ties between the countries.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that major world religions, among which Judaism holds an important place, coexist peacefully in Kazakhstan. The Kazakh President underlined that the Jewish community is an integral part of society, making a significant contribution to strengthening and developing the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.
President Tokayev expressed his confidence that the leaders of the Ashkenazi and Sephardic rabbinates will continue actively participating in interfaith dialogue for the sake of promoting universal human values.
As Kazinform reported, the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has opened in the capital of Kazakhstan.
Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. He also presented state awards to participants of the Congress of Religious Leaders.
