Azerbaijan, Baku, 16 April / Trend M. Aliyev /
An important condition for peace and harmony in our religious community is combining the positive efforts of Muslim communities, their actual interaction with government agencies and international organisations, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee Sergei Lebedev said at the international scientific and practical conference entitled 'CIS Muslims for peace and sustainable development' in Baku.
"For several years the forum has been a significant event in strengthening the interaction of the Islamic communities of the Commonwealth. It is aimed at enhancing inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue and promotes mutual understanding between the people of the CIS," Lebedev said.
He said the people of our countries are united by a great historical past with spiritual and cultural traditions.
"Therefore, we have a good basis to work together to promote peace and harmony in our common home. We are confident this conference will aim at achieving these goals," he said.
According to Lebedev, the CIS Executive Committee fully supports the plans and intentions of the Muslims of the Commonwealth to promote peace and stability and is willing to cooperate in this direction.
The event is being attended by representatives of religious confessions in Azerbaijan, members of government and parliament, representatives of scientific and cultural intelligentsia and diplomatic missions accredited to Azerbaijan.