OTS chief highlights shared values at Baku religious leaders meeting

Meetings between religious leaders play an important role in preserving shared values, Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev said during the 7th Meeting of Muslim Religious Leaders of the OTS in Baku.

Speaking to journalists, Omuraliev said the Baku gathering was the seventh of its kind and stressed the importance of bringing together religious leaders from across the Turkic world, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

“These meetings within the framework of the Organisation of Turkic States are very important in terms of discussing both religious and social issues,” Omuraliev said.

He said the agenda included science, the role of science and education in Islam, and the institution of the family. Omuraliev stressed that protecting the family and passing family values on to future generations are particularly important for societies today.

The OTS Secretary-General also highlighted rapid digital changes and the impact of new technologies on society. He said these developments should be considered through the lens of Islamic values and principles, while opportunities and challenges created by technology should be discussed collectively.

Omuraliev also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between religious organisations and coordinating the activities of fatwa committees. He highlighted the active participation of Azerbaijan’s religious leaders, muftis and representatives of other religious organisations in this process.

He also praised a letter from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed to religious leaders and participants of the meeting, describing it as a sign of the attention and support given to cooperation between religious organisations.

According to Omuraliev, greater cooperation between religious educational institutions and religious organisations within the OTS could contribute to exchanging knowledge and experience, developing modern religious education, preserving shared values and providing proper guidance to younger generations.

By Sabina Mammadli