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President Aliyev: Azerbaijan attaches great importance to int'l humanitarian co-op

29 September 2016 08:12 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Ramiz Mikayiloglu – APA. 400 people from 80 countries are taking part in the 5th Baku International Humanitarian Forum. The forum has received great respect in the international arena, said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

He made the remarks addressing at the opening ceremony of the 5th Baku International Humanitarian Forum in Baku Sep.29.

The head of state noted that Azerbaijan attaches great importance to international humanitarian cooperation.

Humanitarian cooperation plays an important role in interstate relations, he added.

“Azerbaijan is holding the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue every two years. Baku hosted the meeting of religious leaders and international events a few years ago,” said the president.

Azerbaijan also cooperates in organizing major sports events, said Ilham Aliyev.

“Azerbaijan hosted Formula 1 and World Chess Olympiad this year, and the European Games last year,” said the president. “The first European Games was held in a Muslim country – Azerbaijan. It can be regarded as a contribution to inter-religious dialogue. Baku will host the Islamic Solidarity Games next year,” he added.

President Aliyev outlined that these events are beneficial for both Azerbaijan and the rest of the world.

“Azerbaijan is a country of multiple religions and confessions. There is bloodshed in various spots on the globe. International humanitarian cooperation can play a critical role in preventing this,” he said.