Azerbaijan attaches particular emphasis to developing multiculturalism: CMO
Azerbaijan attaches a particular emphasis to developing multiculturalism.
Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO) Sheikh-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazade made the remark at a meeting with British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Irfan Siddiq,AzerTag state news agency reported.
Pashazade provided an insight into the religious tolerance in Azerbaijan.
"As a secular state, Azerbaijan attaches a particular emphasis to preserving and promoting cultural and historical legacy, and strengthening religious tolerance, and developing multiculturalism," he said.
Pashazade further said representatives of various religious communities had lived in an atmosphere of peace and cooperation in the country for centuries.
He also highlighted international cooperation of the Caucasian Muslims Office.