Muscat, December 31, 2025 - A roundtable discussion titled «The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana as a Model for Sustainable Interfaith Dialogue» was held, bringing together religious leaders, diplomats, experts, and representatives of the Omani media.

The event was attended by Sheikh Ahmad bin Saud bin Said Al-Siyabi, Secretary General of the Office of the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, who previously participated in the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in 2022. Also present was the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Sultanate of Oman, Abdusalom Khatamov, along with members of expert and analytical circles.

In his remarks, Ambassador A.Tumatov provided an overview of the history of the Congress, outlined the key stages of its development, and focused in detail on the main outcomes of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held on September 17–18, 2025.

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Siyabi shared warm recollections of his participation in the VII Congress, emphasizing that the forum in Astana has firmly established itself as a respected and authoritative international platform for promoting interfaith dialogue, mutual trust, and a culture of peace. He noted that the Congress clearly demonstrates that religion can and should serve as a source of creativity, harmony, and peaceful coexistence.

Other participants also highlighted the unique experience of the Astana Religious Forum in organizing interfaith dialogue. In particular, they pointed to the similarities between the approaches of Kazakhstan and Oman in promoting peace, harmony, and intercivilizational understanding, as well as both countries’ shared commitment to the principles of tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.

In conclusion, participants expressed their confidence that the continued development of such dialogue based on mutual respect, responsibility, and a collective search for solutions—constitutes an important contribution to strengthening global stability and mutual understanding.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-muscat/press/news/details/1136073?lang=kk