Azerbaijan’s interfaith harmony presented in a California church [Video]

At the invitation of the influential Presbyterian Church, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev spoke about Azerbaijan’s traditions of inte

Before the presentation titled “Azerbaijan’s Model for Religious Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence”, a short film on Azerbaijan’s interfaith harmony was screened. Then Consul General Aghayev spoke about Azerbaijan’s geographical location, history of its independence and its ancient traditions of peaceful coexistence among various religions. Aghayev mentioned in this regard that today Azerbaijan – a predominantly Muslim nation – is showing with its exemplary model the possibility of lasting peace and mutual respect among Muslims, Christians, Jews, Baha’is and others. The Consul General also highlighted the fact that in 1918 Azerbaijan became the first majority-Muslim nation to establish a secular democracy and to enfranchise women.

In a breakout session on Azerbaijan, Consul General Nasimi Aghayev also spoke on the illegal military occupation and ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh …