Georgian Patriarch awarded with “Sheikhulislam” order
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.