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3rd congress of leaders of world and traditional religions to be held in Astana on July 1-2

Politics Materials 27 May 2009 14:49 (UTC +04:00)

Kazakhstan, Astana, May 27 / Trend , K.Arynova/

The 3rd congress of leaders of world and traditional religions will be held in Astana on July 1-2, the Kazakh Senate press service reported.

"The upcoming forum will be devoted to discussion of issues concerning the role of religious leaders in building a world based on tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation", the press-service says.

The congress will be attended by over 400 representatives of various religious denominations and international organizations, as well as prominent political figures.

President Nursultan Nazarbayev is expected to deliver a speech at the congress.

The 8th meeting of the Secretariat of the congress of leaders of world and traditional religions will be held on June 29-30.

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