His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Lebanon Mr. Rasul Jumaly Visits the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs in Beirut
Preparations for an International Congress on Interfaith Dialogue
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The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, received His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Lebanon Mr. Rasul Jumaly, and Mr. Yerjan Kalekenov, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Lebanon, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
This visit came after the invitation received by the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs from the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of World and Traditional Religions Mr. Mäulen Äşimbaev, to participate in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which will be held under the theme "Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future," between 17 and 18 September in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana.
During the meeting at MECC, Ambassador Rasul Jumaly renewed his invitation to the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs to participate in the Congress, asking him to deliver many lectures on managing diversity in multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and multi-ethnic societies.
In his turn, Professor Abs thanked the Ambassador, commending the importance of the Congress in promoting dialogue, convergence, and building bridges between the various components of society. He also addressed the goals of the Middle East Council of Churches in bridging distances and enhancing love and peace among all. Professor Abs also highlighted the MECC work and its most prominent programs and activities.
Both parties also discussed the circumstances that the region is facing, as well as many humanitarian issues related to coexistence in modern societies and efforts to reduce sectarian or racial discrimination. They also emphasized the need to promote the values of love and human fraternity.
It is worth noting that the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), since its founding and through its various programs, has sought to promote Ecumenical formation and foster interfaith dialogue aimed at discovering shared values and mutual understanding, in addition to cooperation and joint action for the sake of humanitarian and community service, achieving justice, and preserving human rights and dignity.
