Astana’s Congress of World Religions Fosters the Building of Peace
Astana’s Congress of World Religions Fosters the Building of Peace By Annegret Mathari – Astana Religious leaders decided at an international congress in Astana to act for political solutions of armed conflicts. They stated a need for cooperation. Astana is sometimes called the Dubai of the Steppes because of its modern buildings. In December 1997 this new and vertical city on the Ishim River replaced Almaty as the capital of Kazakhstan. Astana’s symbol is the Bayterek Tower. This 97-metre-high monument,…
