BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

30/08/2006

Ambassador Of Belarus: Azerbaijan Is A Bulwark Of World Peace

Chairman of the Clerical Office of Caucasian Muslims sheikh ul-islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh met August 29 with newly appointed ambassador of Belarus to Azerbaijan Patskevich

Ambassador said he was very much impressed with what he has seen in Azerbaijan. Describing Azerbaijan as a bulwark of world peace, ambassador regarded the tolerance in Azerbaijan as one of the factors that stipulate it and highlighted Allahshukur Pashazadeh's services in achieving this.

"This example is of great significance for Belarus as representatives of various confessions live in my countries including Muslims. There are 8 mosques in Belarus with one more being built in Minsk," said the diplomat.

Nikolay Patskevich said, "Azerbaijani Diaspora representatives enjoy prestige in Belarus and are actively involved in the social life of the country"

Sheikh ul-islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh stressed the importance of bilateral ties between the countries in the religious field and expressed hope that both countries will try their best to preserve their national interests.

The meeting also focused on other issues of mutual concern.

Source:

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