Kazakhstan and Switzerland strengthen cooperation on interreligious and intercultural dialogue

Bern, September 3, 2024 - With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Switzerland, an online meeting was held between the N. Nazarbayev Center for Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue and the House of Religions in Bern. The meeting took place ahead of the XXII Session of the Secretariat of the Congress of World and Traditional Religions and the Forum of Young Religious Leaders in Astana.

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Switzerland Kairat Sarzhanov emphasized Kazakhstan's important role in strengthening universal values, cultural dialogue, and tolerant mutual understanding. He also highlighted the country's interest in addressing issues of international security and stability, as outlined in the Address of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the people of Kazakhstan on September 2, 2024.

The participants discussed prospects for cooperation and the exchange of experience. They also noted that this meeting was a significant step toward establishing a productive partnership between the two institutions, aimed at promoting the principles of tolerance, respect for confessional and religious diversity.

 

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