Riyadh, December 17, 2025 – The Europe Today: Kazakhstan participated in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Senator Darkhan Kydyrali of the Parliament of Kazakhstan attended the international forum and delivered a congratulatory message from Senate Chairman Maulen Ashimbayev to the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, marking the Alliance’s 20th anniversary.
In response, the UN High Representative acknowledged the significance of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan and expressed gratitude to the Senate leadership for its continued support.
At the forum’s opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the importance of countering hatred, promoting mutual tolerance, strengthening universal human values, preserving cultural diversity, and maintaining peace.
The UNAOC plays a pivotal role in fostering mutual understanding among civilizations, religions, and peoples, while promoting a culture of peace. Since its establishment, the organization has supported Kazakhstan’s initiative to host the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The forum concluded with the adoption of a final declaration.
