“Along with being fundamental values reflecting our people`s way of life, multiculturalism and tolerance are also among Azerbaijan`s primary state policy priorities,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his letter of congratulations to Pope Francis on the occasion of his Election Anniversary.
“Mosques, synagogues and churches open side-by-side in our country, where people of different religions and faiths have lived in an atmosphere of amicability and mutual esteem for centuries, is our historic achievement. The telling indication is that the Catholic community in Azerbaijan always enjoys excellent attention and care,” the head of state said in his message.