On June 10-11, 2015, Astana hosted the 5th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions themed “The Dialogue of Religious Leaders and Politicians in the Name of Peace and Development”. Participants of the two-day congress discussed the responsibility to humanity of religious and political leaders, the influence of religion on young people, new trends and prospects of interaction between religion and politics, dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding between the leaders and followers of world and traditional religions for the sake of peace, security and harmony and many other issues.