BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 24. Azerbaijan is
implementing important measures to bring together representatives
of religious faiths, Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsperson)
Sabina Aliyeva said at the 2nd Forum of Azerbaijani Religious
Leaders in Baku, Trend reports.
She stated that today, Azerbaijan is recognized globally as a
land where diverse civilizations converge, a place where national
and cultural diversity has flourished over centuries, and where
people of different nations and faiths coexist in peace, security,
mutual understanding, and dialogue.
Aliyeva emphasized that multiculturalism and tolerance, which
have long been integral to Azerbaijani identity, are now embedded
in the daily lives of every citizen, regardless of their
nationality, language, or religion.
"In addition to promoting positive experiences in tolerance,
multiculturalism, religious coexistence, and intercultural
dialogue, our country is undertaking significant measures to bring
together representatives of various religious communities," she
remarked.
The ombudsperson also highlighted that Azerbaijan has hosted
numerous international and regional conferences, forums, and
symposiums in recent years, all focused on these critical
areas.
"I believe that the issues to be discussed and the reports to be
made at today's forum will be important in terms of promoting
existing positive experiences in the field of establishing
effective interreligious dialogue and more efficient provision of
state-religion relations based on constitutional norms and
principles," she concluded.
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