Bordeaux hosts conference on Azerbaijani experience in Islam and secularism
The French city of Bordeaux has hosted international conference
titled "Islam and Secularism: The Azerbaijani experience and its
reflection in France".
The conference was organized by The European Azerbaijan Society
(TEAS).
Speakers at the event included official at Azerbaijan`s State
Committee for the Work with Religious Associations Nijat Mammadli,
Imam of Bordeaux Mosque Tareq Oubrou, president of Muslim
Federation of Gironde Mouslim Charaffedine, professor Pierre
Conesa, and head of the Bordeaux urban community Vincent
Feltesse.
They praised tolerance in Azerbaijan, saying it had deep historical
roots. The speakers hailed the Azerbaijani government`s efforts to
preserve and develop traditions of tolerance in the country. They
said Azerbaijan can serve as an example to other countries that
want to build a tolerant society.
Azerbaijani ambassador Elchin Amirbayov noted the importance of
carrying out experience exchange and building and strengthening
dialogue among various cultures and faiths.