Religious leaders of Kazakhstan speak out against corruption

On December 14, 2020, a regular meeting of the Meeting of representatives of religious associations of Kazakhstan "Participation of representatives of religious associations of Kazakhstan in the prevention of corruption offenses" was held in an online format. The meeting was attended by employees of the Committee for Religious Affairs of the Ministry of Information and Social Development, representatives of religious organizations, as well as members of the project office "Adaldyk Alagy". Yerzhan Nukezhanov, Chairman of the Committee on Religious Affairs, noted that in order to ensure strict observance of anti-corruption legislation, it is necessary to unite efforts to counter this negative phenomenon. Thus, Yerzhan Nukezhanov dwelled on the issues of creating an atmosphere of zero tolerance for manifestations of corruption, identifying and eliminating conditions and causes that contribute to the commission of offenses not only in individual groups, but also in society as a whole. Representatives of the project office "Adaldyk Alagy" made a presentation of the main directions of their activities. In order to prevent corruption offenses, the participants were explained the mechanisms implemented in practice: monitoring, analysis of corruption risks, standards, financial control measures, etc. In turn, religious leaders noted that in every world and traditional religion there are instructions for believers that regulate human life, pointing out its ethical standards. They may sound different, but they contain a general meaning - aversion to corruption. In general, during the meeting, an open dialogue and a productive exchange of views took place on the prevention and suppression of corruption offenses. At the end of the event, in connection with the celebration of the Independence Day of Kazakhstan, the text of the Congratulation was approved on behalf of the members of the Assembly of representatives of religious associations to the people of Kazakhstan.