Enhancing Global Peace: Muslim Council Of Elders And Kazakh Senate Collaborate

In a significant meeting held in Astana, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, engaged in discussions with Mäulen Äşimbaev, the Chairman of the Kazakh Senate, focusing on enhancing global interfaith and inter-civilisational dialogue. This dialogue underscored the importance of collaboration between religious leaders and figures to address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Both parties expressed a keen interest in furthering cooperation between the Muslim Council of Elders and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Republic of Kazakhstan. They are looking forward to implementing several joint projects in the future. The Secretary-General lauded the Congress hosted by Kazakhstan as a pivotal global platform for fostering understanding among diverse religious leaders and figures.

The establishment of an office for the Muslim Council of Elders in Astana was highlighted as a significant step towards promoting peace, dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence. This move has been supported by both the Chairman of the Senate and the Congress’ Secretary-General in Kazakhstan.

Dr. Mäulen Äşimbaev commended the Muslim Council of Elders for its decade-long efforts in nurturing a culture of peace, unity, and religious tolerance. He acknowledged the Council's successful organization of the Global Faith Leaders Summit on Climate Action in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency last November, including the inauguration of the Faith Pavilion at COP28 - a first in the history of COP meetings.

Furthermore, Dr. Äşimbaev expressed gratitude towards the United Arab Emirates for its support in establishing the office of the Muslim Council of Elders in Astana. He emphasized this as a landmark event with profound significance for Central Asia, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and the UAE.

The Chairman of the Kazakh Senate affirmed that the principles upheld by the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions are in harmony with those of the Muslim Council of Elders. He anticipates future collaborations to enhance spiritual diplomacy's role in fostering peaceful solutions and addressing global challenges.

This meeting between key figures from Kazakhstan and representatives from the Muslim Council of Elders marks a promising step towards strengthening interfaith dialogue and cooperation on a global scale. It underscores a shared commitment to leveraging spiritual diplomacy for peace and understanding across different cultures and religions.

With inputs from WAM