Ethiopia confirms participation in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled for September 2025 in Astana. Discussions between the Kazakh ambassador and Ethiopian religious leaders emphasized cooperation in interfaith dialogue. Ethiopia, with a diverse religious landscape, aims to enhance global interreligious interactions through this important congress.
Ethiopia has confirmed its participation in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, as reported by DKnews.kz. During a meeting between Barlybay Sadykov, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, and Like Tiguhan Tagay Tadele, the Secretary-General of the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in interreligious and intercultural dialogue between the two nations.
Ambassador Sadykov elaborated on Kazakhstan’s interreligious dialogue policy and shared details regarding the impending congress scheduled for September 2025 in Astana. In response, Secretary-General Tadele expressed his gratitude for the invitation and affirmed his commitment to attend the congress, commending Kazakhstan’s initiatives to promote peace, tolerance, and interfaith dialogue.
Concluding the meeting, the Ethiopian representatives conveyed their best wishes for the successful organization of the congress, emphasizing its potential as an essential platform for constructive dialogue and bolstering global interreligious interactions. Ethiopia, known for its diverse religious heritage, has a population exceeding 125 million, with Christianity and Islam as the predominant faiths. The Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia (IRCE), founded in 2010, seeks to foster religious freedom and harmony among the country’s main religious communities.
In summary, Ethiopia’s commitment to participate in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions underscores the importance of interfaith dialogue. The discussions between Ambassador Sadykov and Secretary-General Tadele highlight the cooperative efforts to promote peace and religious harmony. With its rich cultural diversity, Ethiopia plays a crucial role in fostering interreligious cooperation on a global scale, particularly in preparation for the upcoming congress in Kazakhstan.
Original Source: dknews.kz
