Nur-Sultan – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the need to achieve a balance between economic growth and spiritual and moral progress, and to prepare a Concept Document for the Development of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for the years 2023-2033, and to develop new approaches to promoting dialogue among harmony of civilizations, focusing on issues of education and the role of religion in eliminating social divisions, denouncing both “power politics and «hate speech”.
During his speech at the closing ceremony of the two-day conference, President Tokayev affirmed Kazakhstan’s full support for all decisions of the conference, stressing the need to search for ways to achieve a balance between economic growth and spiritual and moral progress, and said: «I am convinced that religious leaders can and must insist on simultaneous and complementary spiritual and technological development,».” Synchronous and integrated spiritual and technological”, expressing his conviction that spiritual leaders can and will help to overcome the contradictions of the modern world and achieve the greater well-being of all mankind.
President Tokayev Said:” Our joint task is to consistently promote the concepts and principles of the Declaration. I also believe it is necessary to prepare a Concept Document for the Development of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for the years 2023-2033. This Concept document should include concrete steps and stages in further strengthening the influence of our forum,» the Head of State stated”.
Noting that the Seventh Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions took place at a global moment that is unique and of great importance, represented in the increasingly turbulent post-pandemic geopolitical world, the Kazakh president said: “It is important to develop new approaches to promoting dialogue among civilizations and trust at the global level. world, and that today’s forum has made a significant contribution to this vital ongoing work.”
President Tokayev added: «We have collectively condemned both «power politics» and hate speech,» which contribute to the mutual alienation of nations, the erosion of states, and the degradation of international relations. Today, as never before, it is vital to put to good use the peacemaking potential of religions, to unite the efforts of spiritual authorities in search of long-term stability”.
President Tokayev called it urgent to search for ways to strike a balance between economic growth and spiritual and moral progress and noted that one of the most important topics of discussion was overcoming inequalities of all kinds since they are a source of national upheaval and global crises. Special emphasis was placed on digital and gender issues, the importance of education, and the role of religion in eliminating social divides.
The President of Kazakhstan indicated that one of the most important topics discussed during the conference is how to overcome contradictions of all kinds because they are a source of national turmoil and global crises, with a special focus on digital issues, the importance of education, and the role of religion in eliminating social divisions.
During his speech, President Tokayev indicated that during these days the Kazakh land was at the center of constructive dialogue between different cultures, where influential leaders of the clergy from all over the world gathered under one roof, and we have a common goal of achieving harmony among civilizations and promoting peace and stability Noting that many important and meaningful ideas were put forward at this conference, and I believe that all of them will contribute to our efforts to build a harmonious world.
He said, “Our common task is to constantly promote the concepts and principles of the Declaration, and I also believe that it is necessary to prepare a concept document for the development of the Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for the years 2023-2033, and this concept document should include concrete steps and stages to further enhance the impact of our forum.”
«Our joint task is to consistently promote the concepts and principles of the Declaration. I also believe it is necessary to prepare a Concept Document for the Development of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for the years 2023-2033. This Concept document should include concrete steps and stages in further strengthening the influence of our forum,» the Head of State stated.
Finally, President Tokayev stressed that in line with its domestic and foreign policy priorities, Kazakhstan will fully support the consistent activities of Congress and he thanked for participations, Pope Francis, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau, as well as the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Speaker of the Senate of Kazakhstan’s Parliament Maulen Ashimbayev also delivered speeches at the closing ceremony.
