Tengrinews.kz – The President of Kazakhstan sent a congratulatory telegram to Pope Leo XIV, citing Akorda.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Pope Leo XIV on the first anniversary of his pontificate.
In his message, the President of Kazakhstan emphasized that the pontiff’s consistent calls to promote the ideas of peace and dialogue serve as a reliable foundation for strengthening human dignity and mutual understanding between peoples and faiths.
President Tokayev highly praised the long-standing ties of friendship and close cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, noting the intention to further deepen these relations.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also reaffirmed his invitation for the head of the Catholic Church to visit Astana.
“I am convinced that your visit will give new substance to our partnership and become a significant event for the region,” the President of Kazakhstan stressed.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wished Pope Leo XIV good health and inexhaustible energy in carrying out his noble mission.