The Chairman of the State Committee on Religious Organizations, Ramin Mamedov, discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of religious education with the Executive Director of the Academy of International Politics of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Maisoon Zain Al Din.
This is reported by Report with reference to the Committee.
“The meeting discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of religious education, issues of promoting dialogue between cultures and religions,” the message says.
Mamedov spoke about Azerbaijan’s initiatives to develop interreligious dialogue and cooperation on international platforms.
He provided information on the regulation of state-religious relations in Azerbaijan, ensuring freedom of religion and protecting multicultural values within the framework of the implemented state policy.
Mamedov reported that there are more than 2,000 mosques, 16 churches, and 7 synagogues in Azerbaijan.
It was noted that the country constantly pays attention to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, national and spiritual values, as well as the restoration and protection of religious shrines and material and cultural monuments.
Al Din, appreciating the regular financial support of religious organizations by the state as a good tradition, emphasized the importance of promoting the model of multiculturalism in Azerbaijan.
