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A delegation led by Azerbaijan's clerical leader, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, who is in Tbilisi to attend events on the 35th anniversary of the enthronement of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II and his 80th birthday, has laid a wreath at the bust of national leader Heydar Aliyev here, AzerTac state news agency reported.
Then Allahshukur Pashazade visited outstanding playwright Mirza Fatali Akhundzade`s house museum in Tbilisi and became familiar with construction of the building of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Georgia.
Pashazade also met representatives of the Azerbaijani community in Georgia. He spoke of President Ilham Aliyev`s care and attention to Azerbaijanis living abroad, particularly in Georgia.
Then Pashazade met representatives of religious confessions in Georgia. He spoke about his friendly relations with Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia.
The clerical leader praised Azerbaijan-Georgia relationship in various fields. He also expressed confidence that Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili`s recent visit to Azerbaijan and his meeting with President Ilham Aliyev would contribute to boosting relationship between the two countries.
Pashazade presented the "Sheikhulislam" order to Ilia II for his contributions to development of cultural relations in the Caucasus region, CIS territory, expansion of dialogue among religions and peoples, as well as strengthening of friendly ties between the Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the Caucasus Muslims Office.