7th meeting of heads of Muslim religious authorities of OTS member states underway in Baku

BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. The seventh
meeting of the heads of Muslim religious authorities of the member
states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is being held in
Baku on September 14, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.

The opening ceremony began with the national anthem followed by
a recitation from the Quran.

Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims’ Board (CMB) and Sheikh
ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, who is chairing the meeting,
delivered opening remarks.

The meeting will discuss further strengthening cooperation among
Muslim religious institutions, protecting and strengthening the
family institution, Islam’s approach to science and technology, as
well as other topical issues.

The seventh meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious
Authorities of the OTS member states is attended by the heads of
religious institutions from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus.

Overall, the event brings together statesmen, academics and
religious figures representing 40 countries and 15 international
organizations.

Will be updated