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By Laman Ismayilova

Deputy Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament, chairwoman of the Working Group on Azerbaijan-Switzerland Inter-parliamentary Relations, Bahar Muradova has met with a delegation led by President of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities Herbert Winter, Azertac reported.

Muradova described Azerbaijan as a tolerant and multicultural country.

"Jews in Azerbaijan enjoy every possible opportunity to get education in their own language, to develop their culture and play an active role in the life of state and society. Azerbaijani laws and realities pave the way for this," Muradova said.

Muradova further praised bilateral relations in a variety of fields between Azerbaijan and Switzerland.

She hailed both countries' opportunities and political will to promote this relationship. She stressed the importance of political, economic and humanitarian ties in strengthening the inter-parliamentary relations.

Saying it was his first visit to Azerbaijan, Herbert Winter noted that they were deeply impressed by the development of the country.

He noted that the aim of the visit was to get closely familiarized with the peaceful coexistence of various intercultural, ethnic and religious groups in Azerbaijan.

Winter also hailed the development of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Azerbaijan.

Previously, the delegation was received by President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.

Modern Azerbaijan is a perfect worldwide example in terms of religious tolerance, multiculturalism and religious safety.

Being a Muslim majority country, Azerbaijan is a home to a big Jewish community, who is as many other religious centers, including Catholics, Protestants and members of the Russian Orthodox Church, live in safety here.

The country’s north region of Guba is home to Azerbaijan's largest community of Mountain Jews, who live in Krasnaya Sloboda (Red Town).

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