Minister of Foreign Affairs spoke at the III Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom or Belief

Nur-Sultan, November 16, 2020 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi took part in the III Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom or Belief, which was held online under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Zbigniew Rau, and the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

In his speech, the Minister emphasized the traditions of interethnic and interreligious tolerance in Kazakhstan and the constant work of the government to ensure compliance with religious freedoms of citizens. "Peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and tolerance are part of our culture", Mr. Tileuberdi said.

He also highlighted the significant and authoritative role of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which has been held in Nur-Sultan since 2003, in strengthening interreligious dialogue in Kazakhstan and around the world.

Thanks to the government policy aimed at ensuring religious freedom, our country has become a safe and secure home for more than 3,800 religious associations representing 18 religions and more than 100 ethnic groups.

Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom or Belief has been held since 2018 at the initiative of the United States and is aimed at expanding the capacity of civil society institutions and organizations working in the field of religion to ensure religious freedom.