The Lutheran World Federation is invited to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

Geneva, April 26, 2022 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland Alibek Bakayev met with the Secretary General of the Lutheran World Federation Reverend Anne Burghardt.

During the meeting the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the constant participation of the Lutheran World Federation in the work of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and conveyed an official invitation on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to take part in the VII Congress, which will be held on September 14-15, 2022 in Nur-Sultan.

The parties noted that over the years the Congress has become an authoritative international platform for promoting the global dialogue of religions, cultures and civilizations. At its site established and strengthened ties between representatives of different religions, which contributes to the growth of trust and mutual respect. The Forum has become an important part of the global dialogue of civilizations.

The Ambassador also informed that in Kazakhstan, along with other major religions, there is also a large community of the Lutheran Church, which was first registered in 1957. In this regard, he noted that the participation of the Secretary General of the Lutheran World Federation in the Congress and her visit would cause a great positive response among Lutherans of Kazakhstan.

In turn, Reverend Anne Burghardt, who is the first woman in this position, noted that the Lutheran World Federation is closely following the work of the Congress and is interested in participating in the upcoming event at a high level.