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Karekin II sends letter to Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh

01 December 2011 15:21 (UTC +04:00)

Karekin said he was pleased to see Sheikh-ul-Islam at the meeting of the Presidium of the CIS Inter-religious Council in Armenia. Karekin underlined that the meeting of the religious leaders and discussion of the problems troubling the people of the region are important contribution to the solution of the problems, including Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

â€œOur previous meetings mediated by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, peaceful messages to our peoples and governments were important steps towards the maintenance of peace and atmosphere of confidence. Our meeting in Yerevan and discussion of the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, our joint statement will certainly cause positive reaction, strengthen tolerance and mutual understanding,â€ the letter says.

Allahshukur Pashazadeh attended the meeting of the Presidium of the CIS Inter-religious Council in Yerevan on November 28. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia also attended the meeting. At the end of the meeting, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Board Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh signed a Declaration.