Enhancing Kazakhstan-Malaysia ties through interreligious diplomacy

Putrajaya, February 14, 2022, – Kazakhstan Ambassador to Malaysia Bulat Sugurbayev discussed the political, economic, and people-to-people ties between Kazakhstan and Malaysia with Datuk Idris bin Ahmad, Senator and Minister of Religious Affairs.

They explored deepening cooperation on religious dialogue, Halal industry, and Islamic finance and agreed that these areas will significantly contribute to strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two nations. They also discussed cooperation within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Ambassador elaborated on Kazakhstan’s initiatives as OIC’s First Summit on Science and Technology held in 2017 and the Islamic Organisation for Food Security headquartered in Kazakhstan.

While their exchange on the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Ambassador Sugurbayev handed over invitation from Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan and Head of the Secretariat of the Congress, addressed to Datuk Idris Ahmad.

The 7^th Congress will be a two-day event commencing on September 14, 2022. It will be dedicated to resolving global crises and post-pandemic world development. This global event is hosted by Kazakhstan every three years since 2003 and aimed at strengthening global security and stability.