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.

Rector of Baku State University Abel Maharramov highlighted tolerance environment in Azerbaijan. He said that President Ilham Aliyev attached great importance to peace, religious and multicultural values. 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.

Rector of Catholic University of St. Anthony Jose Luis Mendoza thanked the participants for the event, adding religion promoted peaceful life among the nations.

Press and Information Office,  November 14, 2016.