BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. The eighth
meeting of the heads of Muslim religious authorities of the member
states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is planned to be
held in Türkiye, Trend’s correspondent reports from the event.
Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, chairman of the Caucasus
Muslims’ Board, made the announcement during the seventh meeting of
the heads of Muslim religious authorities of OTS member states in
Baku.
In his remarks, Sheikh-ul-Islam said that there are certain
forces concerned about the growing unity of the Turkic states and
their achievements.
He said that under such circumstances, one of the main tasks of
religious leaders is to provide moral support for the policies
pursued by the heads of state and to strengthen solidarity and
mutual respect among peoples.
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. 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
pressing issues.
The meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious
Authorities of 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 has brought together state, academic and
religious figures representing 40 countries and 15 international
organizations.
