BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 5. Azerbaijan is distinguished as a realm of tolerance, Director General of the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Afra Mohamed Hassan Eissa Al Saabri said at the Global Baku Summit of World Religious Leaders, Trend reports.
In her remarks, Al Saabri pointed out that when everyone is on the same page, the light at the end of the tunnel for the planet's restoration shines bright.
"We remain hopeful in our efforts to protect the planet. Our meeting in Baku demonstrates that interfaith dialogue can help address these pressing challenges.
We must prioritize the protection of our planet's resources. By working together, we can improve the situation and safeguard nature. I am confident that our efforts will inspire hope for future generations," she said.
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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