US Congress hosts roundtable on religious freedom in Azerbaijan

A roundtable discussion on religious freedom in Azerbaijan was held in the United States Congress, bringing together diplomats, religious leaders, and lawmakers for an open exchange of views.

Ambassador Khazar Ibrahim took part in the discussions alongside Zamir Isayev, head of the Sephardic Jewish community in Baku, U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY), and Rabbi Hyim Shafner, Rabbi of Kesher Israel, also known as the Georgetown Synagogue, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

According to a statement from Azerbaijan’s embassy in Washington, the embassy expressed its gratitude to the participants for their "insightful discussions" on the state of religious freedoms in Azerbaijan.

In fact, Azerbaijan has long been a model of multiculturalism and religious diversity, with a history of peaceful coexistence among various ethnic and religious groups.

As a crossroads between East and West, the country embraces a tradition of tolerance, reflected in its state policies and societal values. Azerbaijan is home to Muslims, Christians, and Jews, with places of worship for all faiths.

Ethnic minorities, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Jews, have preserved their languages and cultural identities.

Government initiatives, such as the Baku International Center for Multiculturalism, further promote intercultural dialogue, ensuring Azerbaijan remains a beacon of harmony in an increasingly divided world.

By Aghakazim Guliyev