President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of
Elders Mohamed Abdelsalam. The Head of State expressed his satisfaction with
the opening of the Council’s first representative office in Central Asia and
voiced support for the important
initiatives and projects being implemented under the
auspices of this respected
and influential institution recognized internationally.
For his part, the Secretary-General praised
Kazakhstan’s efforts toward achieving the peaceful settlement between Azerbaijan
and Armenia. In conclusion, Tokayev conveyed his greetings to the President of the
Council, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar University, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb. Abdelsalam was
awarded the Order of Dostyk, First Class, in recognition of his significant
contribution to the development of interreligious dialogue and the promotion of
humanitarian values.

