BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. We place great importance on enhancing relations between Azerbaijan and the Holy See, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the congratulatory letter sent to Pope Francis on the occasion of his Election Anniversary, Trend reports.
"We place great importance on enhancing relations between Azerbaijan and the Holy See. The genuine dialogue and mutual understanding we have cultivated over the years contribute to preserving universal values and fostering solidarity among representatives of various religions and cultures.
I express my gratitude to you for the high value you place on Azerbaijan's traditions of multiculturalism and inclusivity, and its role in promoting interreligious and intercultural understanding globally.
I am confident that the atmosphere of exemplary cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Holy See will continue to contribute to the creation of an environment of mutual trust among civilizations," the letter reads.