Activities of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Presented at a Conference in Skopje

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the North Macedonia Satybaldy Burshakov delivered a presentation on the activities of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions at the IV World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, titled “Religion as a Weapon of War: In the Past, Present and Future.”

The event was attended by Archbishop of Ohrid and Macedonia and Metropolitan of Skopje Stefan, Head of the Islamic Religious Community Shaqir Fetai, representatives of the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, as well as representatives of academic circles and scientific and religious centers from the different countries of the world.

During his address, Ambassador Burshakov informed the conference participants about the outcomes of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. He noted that interfaith harmony and mutual respect among religions have become an integral part of public dialogue in many countries around the world, while the Astana Forum has established itself as an effective tool for maintaining interreligious peace and strengthening humanitarian cooperation.

The Ambassador emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches particular importance to continuing constructive dialogue among followers of different faiths and views the Congress as a unique platform for developing joint approaches to contemporary challenges.

The conference participants highly praised the Kazakh presentation, highlighting the importance of the role of the Astana Congress in modern international religious processes.

The “Astana Declaration of Peace-2025,” adopted following the VIII Congress, was distributed among the conference delegates.

The event was organized by the Center for Intercultural Studies of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia.