Meeting Pope Francis at the airport of Kazakhstan's capital

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev personally greeted Pope Francis at the international airport in the Kazakh capital.

During the meeting ceremony, the heads of state introduced each other to members of the delegations of the two countries. Then in a Chimney hall of a presidential terminal the leader of Kazakhstan and Pontifex had a short conversation.

Welcoming the Pope, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his sincere gratitude for his decision to visit Kazakhstan.

- This event is, without any exaggeration, of historical importance. I am absolutely sure that your visit will attract the attention, first of all, of the people of Kazakhstan. We will have an event that will be attended by representatives of the state administration, the public, the diplomatic corps, and the mass media. Everyone is looking forward to your address. Your participation in the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is the event of great importance. Your personal participation will make a huge contribution to the ultimate success of this forum, which is being held in a very difficult situation in the modern world, one might say, in a crisis situation, - the President said.

At the end of the meeting, the motorcade of the honored guest made its way to Akorda Palace.