Bishkek, Nov.20, 2019. /Kabar/. President Sooronbay Jeenbekov received today Director of the State Commission for Religious Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zaiyrbek Ergeshov.
Head of the Spiritual Board of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Mufti Maksat azhy Toktomushev and Bishop Daniel of Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan took part in the meeting, the press service of the President reported.
The President noted the importance of preserving and strengthening the unity and diversity of cultures of the people of Kyrgyzstan. He stressed the special role of spirituality in the development of the individual, society and the state as a whole.
Jeenbekov also noted the need to inculcate the ideas of religious tolerance and strengthen harmony in society.
Mufti Maksat azhy Toktomushev and Bishop Daniel talked about measures to improve interfaith dialogue in the regions and increase the religious literacy of the country's population.
The issues of strengthening inter-confessional harmony and tolerance in the society, prevention of radicalism and extremism were also discussed.
Besides, information on the preparations for the “Islam and Orthodoxy - Religions of Peace" International Conference, to be held on Nov. 21, 2019 in Bishkek was given.
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