PROGRAM
OF THE VII CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS
(September 14-15, 2022, Nur-Sultan)
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OPENING AND PLENARY SESSION OF THE VII CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS (SEPTEMBER 14, WEDNESDAY)
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09.15-09.45 |
Registration of participants Venue: Palace of Independence, 1st floor, lobby
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10.00-10.03 |
OPENING
Silent Prayer
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10.03-11.20 |
Plenary Session: The Role of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Spiritual and Social Development of Human Civilization in the Post-Pandemic Period
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Moderator: Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Maulen ASHIMBAYEV
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Welcoming remarks by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart TOKAYEV
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Welcoming remarks by heads of delegations Up to 12 minutes
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1. His Holiness, Pope Francis. 2. Sheikh Dr. Professor Ahmed El Tayeb, Grand Imam of al-Azhar 3. His Eminence, Metropolitan Antony Volokolamskii, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations, Moscow Patriarchate 4. Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel 5. H.E. António Guterres, UN Secretary General (video message)
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11.20-11.30 |
An Awards Ceremony for the Astana International Award for Interfaith Dialogue and the Medal of Honour of the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
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11.30-11.45 |
Group photo Venue: Palace of Independence, 1st floor, lobby Format: heads of delegations
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11.45-13.15 |
Continuation of the Plenary Session (Interventions by heads of delegations, up to 10 minutes)
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1. His Beatitude Theophilos III, the Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine, Syria, Arabia, and beyond the Jordan River, Kana of Galilee and Holy Sion 2. H.E. Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa Secretary General of the Muslim World League (video message) 3. H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) 4. H.E. Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh, Official Representative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of Saudi Arabia, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance 5. Mr. Li Guangfu, Chairman of the Chinese Taoist Association 6. David Lau, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel 7. Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities 8. His Virtue, Prof. Dr. Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims' Board, Sheikh ul-Islam of Caucasus 9. Mr. Duarte Pacheco, President of Inter-Parliamentary Union 10. Dr. Qibla Ayaz, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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13.15-14.30 |
Lunch Venue: Restaurant at the Palace of Independence
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14.30-17.00 |
Continuation of the Plenary Session (Interventions by heads of delegations, up to 10 minutes)
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Speakers:
1. Right Reverend, Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking, the Special Representative of the Anglican Church at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions 2. Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation and Russia Muftis Council, Member of the Council for Interaction with Religious Associations under the President of the Russian Federation 3. Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki, General Secretary of the All-Africa Conference of Churches 4. H.E. Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour, President of the Organization for Culture and Islamic Relations under the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 5. Prof. Dr. Jyotindra Mukundrai Dave, Director of the Akshardham Centre for Research in the Field of Social Harmony. 6. Dr. Salim Mohammed A. Almalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 7. Mr. Masanori Fujie, Managing Director of the «Jinja Honcho» Association of Shinto Shrines 8. Prof. Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace 9. Elder Ulisses Soares, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 10. Mr. Askar Musinov, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Science and Technology. 11. H.E. Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Arab League Secretary-General and Head of Social Affairs Sector. 12. Mr. Hirotsugu Terasaki, Vice President of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist Society, Executive Director of the Soka Gakkai International. 13. H.E. Ahmed bin Mohamed Aljarwan, Chairman of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP). 14. H.E. Judge Mohammed Abdel Salam, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders. 15. Prof. Dr. David Rutstein, Secretary General of the Baha'i International Community
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19.00-20.30 |
Formal reception Venue: The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Grand Ballroom.
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SESSIONS AND THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE VII CONGRESS OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS (THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15)
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09.15-09.45 |
Tree planting ceremony in the Park of Peace and Reconciliation
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10.00-11.30 |
Sessions Venue: Independence Palace
Format - Davos.
The time limit is up to 7 minutes.
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Session No. 1 The Role of Religions in Strengthening Spiritual and Moral Values in the Contemporary World:
1. Religion and spirituality in contemporary societies. 2. Systems of religious and secular values: prospects for tolerant coexistence and interaction. 3. The role of religion in fostering spiritual and moral harmony in contemporary society. 4. Traditional religious and family values in the context of global modernization processes. 5. The unity and diversity of spiritual and moral values of the world and traditional religions is the basis of intercivilizational dialogue in the era of globalization.
DISCUSSION on the topic of the session. Open microphone for those wishing to make an intervention.
Co-moderators of the session: - Monsignor Khaled Akasheh, Bureau Chief for Islam at the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Monsignor. - Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector of the International Islamic University, Islamabad
Speakers:
1. His Excellency Dr. Khaled Bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence. 2. Mr. Urmas Viilman, Vice-President of the Lutheran World Federation. 3. Ayatollah Ahmad Moballeghi, Member of the Council of Experts of Iran. 4. Prof. Dr. Lokesh Muni, Founder-President of the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Centre. 5. Mr. Thich Duc Thien, Vice-Chairman, General Secretary of the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha Board. 6. Mr. Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. 7. Grand Mufti Zamir Haji Rakiev, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. 8. Mr. Sung Jin, Member of the International Liaison Committee of the Chogye Buddhist Order of Korea, Head of the Songgwangsa Temple in Namyangju City.
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Session No. 2: The Role of Education and Religious Studies in Respectful Coexistence of Religions and Cultures, and in Strengthening Peace and Harmony:
1. The Role of Education and Religious Studies in Respectful Coexistence of Religions and Cultures. 2. Constructive interaction between religion and the media in promoting religious literacy and interreligious tolerance. 3. Education, enlightenment and religion in ensuring peace and stable development of society and state. 4. Quality education and religious studies as factors of counteraction to the ideology of terrorism and extremism, xenophobia and intolerance. 5. Harnessing the potential of education for religious enlightenment of youth and overcoming various spiritual, cultural and ethnic differences in society. 6. Prospects of interfaith cooperation in the field of education and religious studies.
DISCUSSION on the topic of the session. Open microphone for those wishing to make intervention.
Co-moderators of the session:
- Rev. Yuriy Novgorodov, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kazakhstan. - Dr. Renaih Hatter, Director of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies.
Speakers:
1. Mr. Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. 2. Ms. Dinara Nuketayeva, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 3. Mr. Wade Kusack, President of the Love Your Neighbor (LYN) Community 4. Mr. Aaron Frenkel, Vice-President of the Eurasian Congress of Jews. 5. H.E. Abdul Rahman Abdullah Al-Zaid, Deputy Secretary General of the World Islamic League. 6. Prof. Dr. Bakhrom Abdukhalimov, Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. |
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11.30-12.00 |
Refreshment break Venue: Independence Palace, 1st floor, foyer.
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12.00-13.30 |
Continuation of sessions Venue: Independence Palace
The time limit is up to 7 minutes.
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Session No. 3: The Contribution of Religious Leaders and Politicians in Promoting Global Interreligious Dialogue and Peace, Countering Extremism, Radicalism, and Terrorism.
1. The responsibility of religious leaders and political figures in countering terrorism and extremism. 2. Religious leaders are advocates of universal fraternity. 3. Civil society and religion: goals and forms of cooperation. 4. Peacemaking and charity activities of traditional religions as a response to the challenges of the modern world. 5. Mechanisms of effective interaction of religious and public organizations in countering extremism, radicalism and terrorism. 6. Global solidarity is the essential condition for the sustainable and safe development of human civilization.
DISCUSSION on the topic of the session. Open microphone for those wishing to make intervention.
Co-moderators of the session: - Prof. Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace International. - H.E. Ahmed bin Mohamed Aljarwan, Chairman of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP).
Speakers:
1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Juma, Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) of Egypt. 2. Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat, Founder & President of Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation . 3. H.E. Mr. Hojjatul-Islam Wal-Muslemin Hamid Huali Shahriari, Secretary-General of the World Assembly for the Convergence of Islamic Madhhabs, Secretary General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WFPIST) 4. Imam Yahya Sergio Yahe Pallavicini, President of the Italian Islamic Religious Community (CO.RE.IS.). 5. Mr. Mark Barry Levin, Executive Vice-Chairman, CEO of the National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry (NCSEJ). 6. Mufti Saidmukarram Abdukodirzoda, Chairman of the Ulema Council of the Republic of Tajikistan. 7. Her Excellency, Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General (2009-2017), Politician, and Public Figure of the Republic of Bulgaria. 8. Dr. Mohamed Elbagir Ali Elsanousi, Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Network of Religious and Traditional Peacebuilders |
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Session No. 4: Women’s Contribution to the Well-Being and Sustainable Development of Contemporary Society and the Role of Religious Communities in Supporting Women’s Social Status.
1. The image of a contemporary woman in religious environment. 2. The role of religion in the life of a contemporary woman. 3. The view of religion on the role of women in the family and society. 4. The role of religion in supporting the social status of women and ensuring gender equality. 5. The contribution of religion to the strengthening of traditional family values. 6. Women and the nurturing of the ideals of human brotherhood. 7. The role of the family in reducing violence and religious extremism.
DISCUSSION on the topic of the session. Open microphone for those wishing to make intervention.
Co-moderators of the session: - Right Reverend, Jo Bailey Wells, Special Representative of the Church of England at the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Bishop of Dorking. - Supreme Mufti Nauryzbai kazhy Taganuly, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of Kazakhstan.
Speakers:
1. Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kiliç, Director General of the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Organization of Islamic Cooperation. 2. Ms. Lyazzat Suleimen, Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 3. Ms. Afra Mohamed Al Saabri, Director General of the Office of the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates. 4. Dr. Nurzhan Stambakiyev, Theologist of the Akniet Information, Advocacy and Rehabilitation Center. 5. Ms. Isis Maria Borges De Resende, President of União Planetária. 6. Ms. Dinara Saduakassova, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. 7. Ms. Zhuldyzai Iskakova, Member of the Club of Young Experts at the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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13.30-15.00 |
Lunch
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15.00-16.00 |
Closing Ceremony of the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
Venue: Independence Palace
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15-00-15.05 |
Opening of the Ceremony by MAULEN ASHIMBAYEV, the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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15.05-15.20 |
Announcement of the Final Document of the VII Congress – the Declaration
Right Reverend, Jo Bailey Wells, Special representative of the Church of England at the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Bishop of Dorking.
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15.20-15.45
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Statement by the His Holiness, Pope FRANCIS
The time limit is 7 minutes.
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Statement by the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Sheikh Dr. Professor Ahmed El TAYEB
The time limit is 7 minutes.
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Statement by Metropolitan Antony Volokolamskii, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations, Moscow Patriarchate
The time limit is 7 minutes.
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15.45-15.55 |
Summing up the Results of the Congress by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart TOKAYEV
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15.55-16.00 |
Closing of the Congress by Maulen ASHIMBAYEV, the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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16.30-18.00 |
Formal reception Venue: Hilton Astana Hotel, Ballroom
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