Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 30
By Samir Ali – Trend:
The Baku International Humanitarian Forum is an event that is important for Azerbaijan, the international community and developed countries, Azerbaijani MP Tahir Rzayev told Trend.
Rzayev stressed that by holding this forum, Azerbaijan proved to the world that it is an international country.
"Azerbaijan has proved that it is a country that values multiculturalism and is making efforts for its development,” he said. “Azerbaijan is a country that is making efforts to develop different cultures, bring people closer and establish peace, tranquility, brotherhood, friendship.”
“In his speech, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also stressed that Azerbaijan wants to constantly contact the countries and develop intercultural dialogue,” he said.
“These thoughts were also heard at the plenary sessions held within the forum and other meetings,” he said.
"Participation of delegations, famous scientists, intelligentsia, politicians from 86 countries in the forum gives impetus to the growth of Azerbaijan’s authority in the international arena,” Rzayev said. “Therefore, the Baku International Humanitarian Forum has historical significance for Azerbaijan."
The 6th Baku International Humanitarian Forum held Oct. 25-26 brought together 581 delegates from 86 countries and 24 international organizations.