World Fellowship of Buddhists Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Development of Interfaith Dialogue on the International Platform of Astana

Bangkok, September 9, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan met with the President of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) Phallop Thaiarry.

During the conversation, the Ambassador expressed his deep gratitude to the organization for many years of fruitful partnership, emphasizing the key role of Buddhism in strengthening peace and promoting interfaith dialogue at the global level.

Ambassador Baimukhan also presented the main provisions of the annual Address of the Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced on September 8, 2025, where special attention was paid to maintaining unity, stability and interreligious harmony in the face of modern challenges.

The parties also discussed the upcoming participation of the Buddhist delegation in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which will be held on September 17-18, 2025 in Astana under the motto “Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future.” This event emphasizes the exceptional importance of cooperation between the representatives of various faiths to solve pressing global problems.

President of the World Fellowship of Buddhists Phallop Thaiarry, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Kazakhstan for its consistent support of initiatives aimed at strengthening mutual understanding between various religious movements and traditions.

The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB), founded in 1950 in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the oldest and most authoritative international Buddhist organizations. The WFB headquarters are located in Bangkok, reflecting Thailand's key role in coordinating global Buddhist cooperation. The organization unites more than 200 Buddhist associations, monasteries and educational centers from over 40 countries, representing both traditional centers of Buddhism in Asia and Buddhist communities in Europe, America and Africa.