Vice-Minister S. Yeghizbayev met with the Apostolic Nuncio in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Francis Assisi Chullikatt

On September 21, 2021 the Vice-Minister of Information and Social Development S. Yeghizbayev met with the Apostolic Nuncio in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Francis Assisi Chullikatt. 

The meeting was held on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Kazakhstan, who actively opposed any wars, established contacts with other faiths, and was a supporter of interreligious dialogue. 

During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of state-confessional relations and the activities of religious associations. 

The Vice-Minister stressed the role of the Apostolic Nunciature in maintaining an atmosphere of peace and tolerance, the desire of the faithful Catholics of Kazakhstan for progress and prosperity, unity and cohesion. 

During the meeting S. Yeghizbayev noted that currently 86 religious associations of the Roman Catholic Church are operating in Kazakhstan, which maintain constructive relations with the State on topical issues of the religious sphere. 

In turn, the Nuncio assured that the Apostolic Nunciature will make all necessary efforts to maintain cooperation between the Vatican and Kazakhstan on issues of ensuring interfaith harmony, promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue in the world.