Organization of Islamic Cooperation Confirms Its Participation in the VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

Jeddah, August 7, 2025 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah and Deputy Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ruslan Kospanov, held a meeting with the Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs of the OIC, Youssef Al-Dobeay.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the outcomes of the 51st Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), held in June this year in Istanbul, and exchanged views on upcoming multilateral diplomacy events and activities within international organizations.

The Kazakh diplomat informed his counterpart about the upcoming VIII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled to be held this September in Astana.

In turn, the Assistant Secretary General Al-Dobeay highly appreciated this Kazakh initiative, emphasizing its relevance during the current complex geopolitical situation in the world.

Youssef Al-Dobeay confirmed his participation in the Congress and expressed confidence that this unique platform would make an invaluable contribution to strengthening peace, spiritual harmony, and religious tolerance.