BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. Azerbaijan is a nation of coexistence and cultural diversity, said Grand Mufti of Egypt, Nazir Mohamed Ayyad, at the Global Summit of World Religious Leaders in Baku today, Trend reports.
The summit, themed "World Religions for a Green Planet," was held in conjunction with the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).
Ayyad emphasized the value of coordinated efforts to combat climate change and expressed gratitude for holding such an important event in Azerbaijan, a country known for its tolerance and cultural variety.
"Religions, based on their sacred teachings and history, call for peace and tranquility, not war and terror. Religions are against the clash of civilizations. Erroneous theories lead to wars, discrimination, and hatred.
We, in turn, advocate for strengthening justice. Our main task is to free oppressed nations from tyranny, calling for justice," he said.
The Grand Mufti also urged representatives of all religions to unite and strengthen cooperation, stressing that this collective effort would be crucial in achieving their shared goals swiftly and effectively.
To note, a Global Summit of Religious Leaders is being held as part of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations, the Muslim Council of Elders, the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), and the United Nations Environment Program in Baku.
This global forum is attended by approximately 30 leaders from both secular and traditional religions, heads of prominent religious centers (including patriarchs, officials from the Vatican, and Al-Azhar), internationally recognized religious and public figures from a variety of faiths and regions, representatives from government, academia, and religious institutions from 55 countries and 30 international organizations, and media representatives.
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