Kazakhstan’s hallmarks are its pluralism and promotion of interethnic and interfaith accord. The state policy of Kazakhstan is presently restoring spiritual values, and shaping new forms of durable and lasting tolerance between representatives of different multicultural groups and faiths.
Political culture, ethnic and religious diversity have proven to be major and unique assets of our state and not a challenge. Kazakhstan demonstrates solid commitment to the UN fundamental concept of unity in diversity. Tolerance is an integral part of Kazakh culture. As a responsible member of the international community, Kazakhstan supports the Secretary-General´s appeal to end hate speech globally. Kazakhstan will not cease to contribute to the collective actions to promote peace, harmony and prosperity. Kazakhstan initiated and has successfully convened six Congresses of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan in cooperation with the UN Alliance of Civilizations. The idea of having a global interfaith dialogue platform has been unprecedented. “The value-added” of the Congress is that the forum brings together religious and political leaders, international organizations, experts, NGOs and civil society on a common platform of dialogue and action.
The Congress has become “a hallmark” of contemporary Kazakhstan, changing the paradigm of state development from the model of conflict and clash of civilizations, cultures and religions to a unique model of tolerance and harmony.