Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 1 / Trend V. Zhavoronkova /
Optimistic future of multiculturalism is based on its progress, chairman of the Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Elshad Iskandarov said today.
"Today we all expect that the optimistic future of multiculturalism will be based on its progress, and of course where there's no such thing, we see the negativ examples of conflicts," Iskandarov said during the round table on "Multiculturalism and originality: in search of valuable consensus in society", organized within the Third Baku International Humanitarian Forum.
According to Iskandarov, the recent precedents worldwide, particularly in Europe, emphasize the seriousness of the dilemma in the diversity of religions.
"Our public institutions must be ready to demonstrate the moral sensitivity in this issue," Iskandarov said.
"The concept of tolerance as a way to avoid violence is also unacceptable for us," Iskandarov added. "The concept of respect and mutual respect is a part of what is happening in Azerbaijan."
The Third Baku International Humanitarian Forum is being held in Baku on October 31-November 1.
The guests from over 70 world countries are participating in the forum.
Round tables are organised in eight directions: the convergence of technologies and the shape of the future: the main challenges of the 21st century; humanitarian aspects of economic development, scientific innovations and their transfer to the education sector; multiculturalism and identity: in search of value consensus in society, national identity in the post-modern era; sustainable development and ecological civilization; achievements of molecular biology and biotechnology: from theory to practice and relevant media issues under the conditions of globalisation of information space.
Baku International Humanitarian Forum is an annual event comprising the outstanding representatives of political, scientific and cultural elite of the world community, including well-known statesmen, Nobel Prize winners in various branches of science and heads of influential international organisations.
The purpose of the forum is to hold dialogues, exchange the views and discussions on wide range global issues of concern to all of humanity.
Azerbaijani State Committee head: Optimistic future of multiculturalism is based on its progress
Optimistic future of multiculturalism is based on its progress, chairman of the Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Elshad Iskandarov said today.
