President Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijani Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Jewish community of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

In his message, the president highlighted Azerbaijan’s historical role as a bridge between East and West, and praised the longstanding traditions of ethnic and cultural diversity in the country, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

“Azerbaijan, which plays the role of a bridge between the East and the West, is one of the unique places where friendly and fraternal relations have existed between peoples, and ethnic and cultural diversity and high multicultural values have been preserved for centuries. Throughout history, representatives of different cultures and faiths have always lived here in peace, good neighbourliness, mutual trust and respect as one family without facing discrimination,” President Aliyev said.

The Azerbaijani leader went on to say, “Even today, in our country, where the atmosphere of exemplary tolerance prevails, there are ample opportunities for ethnic and religious minorities, including the Jewish community, to keep their traditions, language and culture alive by taking advantage of their national and spiritual values.”

“I would like to particularly emphasize that as an integral part and equal member of our society, our citizens of Jewish origin contribute to conveying the realities about Azerbaijan to the world community, and are closely involved in the public and political life of our country, which is currently experiencing a great progress and rapid development,” President Aliyev added.

By Khagan Isayev