On October 23, 2026, at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See, Ambassador Timur Primbetov met with His Eminence Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia.
During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat briefed the Cardinal on the political and socio-economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aimed at modernizing the country, improving the well-being of its citizens, and strengthening social cohesion.
Particular attention was paid to the development of relations between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, the activities of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, and the outcomes of the 24th Meeting of the Congress Secretariat and the Second Kazakhstan–Vatican Colloquium, both held in Astana in early October 2026.
Cardinal Marengo expressed his appreciation for the detailed briefing, commended Kazakhstan’s efforts to promote interreligious dialogue, and conveyed his best wishes for the successful implementation of the ongoing reforms. He also provided an overview of the activities of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia, which is headquartered in Astana.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation and promoting interreligious dialogue throughout the region.
The meeting took place in a warm, friendly, and constructive atmosphere.
