Representatives of Kazakh Religious Associations sent letters to Head of State

Metropolitan Alexander emphasizes that the atmosphere of peace and inter-faith harmony was established in Kazakhstan due to the far-sighted policy of the President. The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held on Nazarbayev's initiative in Astana, has become a unique interactive platform for different civilizations and cultures.

"Expressing gratitude for the attention to the spiritual life of its citizens, and in particular, to the activities of the Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan, we hope that the cooperation of the state with traditional religious confessions in various spheres of public life of our country will develop and flourish," the letter reads.

The representatives of the religious associations noted that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions strengthened mutual trust and constructive dialogue between the state and world religions.

"We would like to highlight your role in creating the conditions for the promotion of moral values ​​and interfaith harmony. We can be proud of and confidently believe that under your leadership, Kazakhstan is the world's model of harmonious, peaceful and fruitful co-operation between the state and people of different religions," authors of the letter write.