International Forum on theme “State and Religion: Strengthening tolerance in the changing world” kicks off in Baku

On December 19th the First International Baku Forum themed “State and Religion: Strengthening tolerance in the changing world” started in Azerbaijan`s capital. The co-organizers of the event are the Azerbaijan State Committee on Religious Structures and Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation.
The forum attended by representatives from Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Malaysia, Kuwait, the UK, France, the United States and Russia started with the performance of the Azerbaijan national anthem and a documentary film "Azerbaijan – moral traditions and tolerance".
Head of the Department on Social Political Issues of the Azerbaijan Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov read out a congratulatory letter on behalf of the President Ilham Aliyev to the event participants.
Delivering a speech at the event, Chairman of the Azerbaijan State Committee on Religious Associations Elshad Isgandarov noted that the forum has brought together over 50 guests from different countries.
Addressing the event, head of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade said that representatives of all religions practice their beliefs independently in Azerbaijan.
Head of Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs Mehmet Gormez, Iran President`s adviser Muhammad Baqir Khurramshad and Minister of Kuwait for Islam and Vakfs, Chairman of the Asian Muslims Committee Adil Abdullah Al-Falah addressing the forum stressed the role of Azerbaijan in settlement of global problems and management of interreligious relations.
UN resident-coordinator in Azerbaijan Antonius Broek also delivered a speech in the event.
The event saw the signing of cooperation agreements between Azerbaijan State Committee on Religious Structures, Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs and the United Nations.
The forum is expected to adopt a “Baku Platform” at the closing ceremony.

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