Nursultan Nazarbayev meets with Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser , High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, reports Akorda.kz.

The Head of State thanked the guest for participating in the Congress and noted the continued support of Kazakhstan’s initiative by the Alliance of Civilizations.

- As a multi-faith state, Kazakhstan contributes to the development of interfaith dialogue. This coincides with the goals of the organization you represent, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.

In turn, Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser thanked the Head of State for the opportunity to take part in the forum and stressed Kazakhstan’s special role in developing mutual understanding between cultures in the world.

- This is my third participation in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Before, I have not met with representatives of so many faiths. I highly appreciate the efforts of your country in developing the dialogue among civilizations, the High Representative of the Alliance said.

During the meeting, Nursultan Nazarbayev awarded Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser with Dostyk Order, Degree  II, for his merits in strengthening peace, friendship and cooperation among nations and preserving mutual consent in society.

“The Qazaq Times”