ADDRESS BY MEMBERS OF THE SECRETARIAT OF THE CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY OVER FASCISM AND NAZISM

ADDRESS BY MEMBERS OF THE SECRETARIAT OF THE CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY OVER FASCISM AND NAZISM

     We, the representatives of world and traditional religions, boundtogether by our firm belief in the divinely ordained destiny of the human, theirinalienable rights and dignity, reaffirm our commitment to the ideals ofpeace, harmony, mutual respect, cooperation and humanfraternity.

We are deeply grateful to states and societies for the noble initiative tocommemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Victory Day over Fascism, the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation dedicated to thosefallen of the Second World War for the common good of humankind.

We welcome and support the constructive efforts of states, the UnitedNations, other interestedinternational and regional organizations and civil society, tobuild a future world order in which each people lives in accordancewith its spiritual values and ideals, in prosperity, peace, mutual respectand harmony with all other peoples of the Earth.

Supporting the main tenets of the Document on «Human Fraternity forWorld Peace and Living Together» signed by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayyeb and Pope Francis on 4 February2019 in Abu Dhabi, as well as the Meccan Declaration adopted byIslamic scholarsat the International Conference held inMecca from 27 to 29 May 2019, we believe that the time has come forwise, consistent, future-oriented actions towards an immediate globalceasefire in all corners of the world, to put an end to armed conflictsand to focus on uniting people around the common values of humanity- solidarity and compassion.

Against the backdrop of the joint efforts of the international communityto combat the COVID-19 pandemic and in the spirit of the mainmessages of all religions, we express oursolidarity with the calls of Pope Francis «to create humanitarian aidroutes, openness to diplomacy and attentiveness to those who findthemselves in situation of serious vulnerability»from the Coronaviruspandemic.

We sincerely believe and pray to the Creator that the troubles andcataclysms that befell all nations and states at the end of the seconddecade of the 21st century become a lesson in the realization thatfaith, order, discipline, solidarity, adherence to moral standards andhigh ethics, tolerance of cultural, ethnical religious and linguisticdifferences, mutual understanding and friendship between peoplefrom different cultures and countries can help overcome challengesand threats to the  international peace and security.

In remembrance of the victims of the Second World War, we declarethat the outcome of this war, which brought untold sorrow to humanity,should serve as a lesson for modern statesmen, political leaders,and future generations.

Our encounters over the past 17 years on the platform of theCongresses of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, in thecity of Nur-Sultan have proved that dialogue among religious leaderscan contribute to greater awareness and understanding of the valueswhich are common to all humanity.

We are ready to consistentlysupport and promote constructivedialogue and understanding among different civilizations with theircultures, religions and beliefs.

We call upon all parties concerned to continue and join efforts tostrengthen peaceful and harmonious coexistence, respect for religiousand cultural pluralism and sacred places of worship on the basis ofcommon human responsibilities, prevention of incitement to ethnical,racial and religious hatred, incitement to discrimination, hostility andviolence for the harmonious coexistence of societies and peoples atthe local and international levels and the maintenance andconsolidation of stability in the world, especially among religions.

Let wars and conflicts remain forever in the past!

May the most High bless the prosperity of peace, the welfare of all nations andour spiritual solidarity!

MEMBERS AND PARTNERS OF THE SECRETARIATOF THE CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD ANDTRADITIONAL RELIGIONS