He made the remarks at the round table on “Different Models of Multiculturalism: from Theory to Humanitarian Practice” held within the 5th Baku International Humanitarian Forum in Baku Sep. 30.
“Along with Muslims, Catholics, Jews and representatives of other religions peacefully coexist in Azerbaijan where religious values are protected,” said Pashazade.
Azerbaijan is known as a model country where religious values are revered at the state level, he said, noting that Azerbaijan continues to be a spiritual bridge between civilizations.
“The foundation of relations between state and religion in Azerbaijan was laid by the country’s national leader Heydar Aliyev,” said the CMO chairman. “Today, Azerbaijan has become a place for the discussion of global issues.”
The 5th Baku International Humanitarian Forum kicked off at the Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku on Sep.29.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the official opening ceremony of the forum.
The Baku International Humanitarian Forum was initiated in 2010 by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and former Russian President, current Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev.
Azerbaijan embraces multicultural traditions – CMO chairman
30 September 2016
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Azerbaijan is known worldwide as a country that embraces multicultural traditions, said Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO), Sheikh-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade.
