A wide range of issues related to the role of religious leaders in building a world based on tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation were discussed during the Congress. The work of sessions was devoted to such themes as: «Moral and spiritual values, world ethics», «Dialogue and cooperation», «Solidarity, especially in times of crisis».

All participants expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan and its leader for his efforts to establish a dialogue between followers of different religions and civilizations.

The Forum resulted in the adoption of Address by the Participants of the Third Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to the world community. It was also decided to hold the Forth Congress in 2012 in Astana.

Speaking at the closing ceremony the President noted that the Congress discussion once again demonstrated willingness and interest in dialogue of all the spiritual leaders gathered in Astana. All statements share a common concern over the destiny of the diverse world, as well as a pursuit of the ways to enhance the harmony and understanding among states, nations and different religions.

The Forum participants stated the important role of religion in maintaining peace and harmony, tolerance and mutual understanding, strengthening the moral foundations of society. In these challenging times of global crisis, this role is reinforced dramatically. Therefore the spiritual values should be elevated to the rank of one of the main mechanisms of post-restructuring world.

The Head of State expressed his confidence that the outcome of the Third Congress will play a very important conceptual and practical role in promoting dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions. That will bring people closer together and strengthen inter-religious understanding in the world.

- I want to stress that an open intercultural and interreligious dialogue is one of the key issues of domestic and foreign policy of Kazakhstan, - said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The Head of State wished all the participants peace and harmony, inspiration and wisdom, happiness and kindness.

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