Hawzah News Agency-A conference titled “Contribution of the interreligious dialogue to peace and multicultural environment” has been held in Murcia, Spain.

The event was arranged with support of Azerbaijan`s Embassy to Spain and Catholic University of Murcia.

The conference brought together State Adviser on Multinational, Multicultural and Religious Affairs, Academician Kamal Abdulla, Chairman of the Caucasian Muslim Board Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahashukur Pashazade, Head of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Mubariz Gurbanli, Rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov, as well as, scientific and art figures.

As part of the event, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Baku State University and Saint Anthony Catholic University of Murcia.

Cardinal, Archbishop emeritus of Madrid Antonio María Rouco Varela highlighted the visits of Popes to Azerbaijan, adding representatives of difference religious confessions live in the country in peace and in stability.

Chairman Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahashukur Pashazade spoke about Azerbaijan’s rich history, as well as co-existence of different nations in the country. Mr. Pashazade highlighted the state support to religious and national tolerance, as well as multiculturalism and state-religion ties.

Head of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Mubariz Gurbanli said that Azerbaijan has developed an exemplary model of multiculturalism, adding that representatives of different religions live in peace and harmony in Azerbaijan.

Rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov highlighted tolerance environment in Azerbaijan. The Rector stressed the significance of the agreement signed between the two Universities. The rector said Baku State University was interested in strengthening ties with the Spanish higher schools.