The Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dr. Maulen Ashimbayev, received here today Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, on the sidelines of his official participation in the Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, as the head of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's delegation . The Speaker praised the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince in spreading peace, tolerance, harmony, and serving the Two Holy Mosques being visited by millions of pilgrims and Umrah performers annually, stressing that the Kingdom's participation in the Conference of Religious Leaders Contribute to the success of its works and recommendations. He commended the historical relations between the two countries, which are witnessing a new phase of strength, thanks to the keenness and interest of the leaderships of the two countries, stressing that this visit will enhance the distinguished relations between the two countries and joint cooperation in areas serving the interests of both countries. The Speaker indicated that the Senate of Kazakhstan appreciates the role being played by the Kingdom in supporting the process of cooperation and construction, and providing assistance for the Kazakh government and people, including the construction of the Senate in the capital, Nur-Sultan, expressing his admiration for the tremendous development being witnessed by the Kingdom and its implementation of major projects. For his part, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the invitation to participate in the works of the conference, commending the progress and development being witnessed by the relations between the two countries in all fields, as a result of the keenness of the leaderships of the two countries. He praised the great success achieved in organizing the Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, stressing the importance of the conference in promoting dialogue and spreading a culture of tolerance and coexistence.
