Astana, Sep 18 (EFE).- The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Miguel Ángel Moratinos, said Thursday in Kazakhstan that in the 21st century, wars and conflicts must come to an end.
“Both the Government of Kazakhstan and the Alliance of Civilizations, which I chair, are going to work hand in hand to try to change this process of militarization and acceptance of wars and conflicts,” the Spanish diplomat told EFE in Astana, where he attended the Eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions the day before.
During the event, Moratinos was awarded a prize for the understanding and respect of civilizations and cultures, a distinction presented to him by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
“It has been a great congress where there has been a very clear message in favor of peace,” said Moratinos, who said he was “very satisfied” to be back in Astana.
The diplomat, who combines his role as head of the Alliance of Civilizations with that of United Nations Special Envoy for Combating Islamophobia, emphasized the commitment of the Alliance and the Kazakh government to peace.
He also highlighted the Kazakh president’s new initiative for a Global Movement for Peace, which coincides with the objectives of the Alliance of Civilizations. EFE