On November 12, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
During the conversation, they acknowledged that representatives of various religions live in friendship and harmony in Azerbaijan.
The head of state emphasized that multiculturalism is not only a state policy in Azerbaijan but also a way of life for its people.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin expressed gratitude for designing and constructing the second Catholic church in Azerbaijan, viewing it as a contribution to multiculturalism and interfaith dialogue in the country.
President Ilham Aliyev also noted that the ancient Albanian Christian heritage is preserved by the government, highlighting that Azerbaijan is home to some of the oldest Christian communities.
They also recognized the valuable contributions of the Azerbaijani government and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation to the restoration of Christian heritage in the Vatican and across various regions of the world.
Both sides hailed the relations between Azerbaijan and the Vatican and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev,
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft in the...
17 January 2025, 19:22
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. President,
I received with deep sorrow the news of the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft on December 25, which resulted in the death of 38 people and the injury of 29...
17 January 2025, 12:55
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan,
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
The crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft in the...
15 January 2025, 16:52
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
I was deeply saddened to learn the news of a tragic crash of a plane, belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines, which claimed the lives of 38 people. Our thoughts are with the...
14 January 2025, 18:36
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
Raja Zarith Sofiah and I are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 in Kazakhstan on 25 December 2024.
We extend our heartfelt...
14 January 2025, 14:44