Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations Ramin Mammadov delivered speech at the 20th International Muslim Forum on the topic "The way of peace: dialogue as the basis of harmonious coexistence", APA reports.
The chairman of the State Committee said that Azerbaijan has always demonstrated a unique approach based on interreligious dialogue and mutual respect. He noted that under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan is recognized in the world as a country where religious tolerance and multiculturalism are supported at the state policy level. The state policy regarding religious institutions is aimed at ensuring freedom of religious belief and creating favorable conditions for the activity of religious communities. More than 950 religious communities representing various religious confessions operate in Azerbaijan.
Ramin Mammadov also gave information about the works carried out in the direction of restoration and reconstruction of mosques and other religious temples that were destroyed and insulted in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.
Stating that the World Summit of Religious Leaders will be held within the framework of the COP29 conference, which will be hosted by Baku, Ramin Mammadov expressed his confidence that this platform will once again prove the importance of the joint action and dialogue of religious leaders.