The preservation and promotion of Al-Farabi’s legacy were the main themes of an international symposium attended by more than 150 Kazakh and foreign scholars. Vice President Erlan Karin took part in the event, where he delivered a message of greeting on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Head of State emphasized the importance of an in-depth study of the great thinker’s ideas and promoting them among younger generations.
«Al-Farabi promoted timeless universal human values, leaving behind a unique intellectual legacy. His teachings on the prudent individual and virtuous society will never lose their relevance. Al-Farabi’s views are fully aligned with the principles of Taza Qazaqstan and Adal Azamat, which have become an integral part of our national identity, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized,» Erlan Karin noted.
10 Kazakh nominations may be included in ICESCO’s heritage list
On the sidelines of the symposium, Erlan Karin met with Salim AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The Vice President conveyed the Head of State’s gratitude for the Organization’s support in promoting Al-Farabi’s legacy internationally. The parties also discussed preparations for events in Turkistan, which will become the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World in 2027. Particular attention was paid to cooperation within the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, advancing the initiative to establish a Global Movement for Peace, and ICESCO’s involvement in preparations for upcoming events of the Secretariat and the Congress. The possibility of including ten Kazakh nominations on the Organization’s heritage list was also considered.
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