Baku (UNA) – Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held a meeting with His Eminence Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, Grand Mufti of the Caucasus and Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board, on the sidelines of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku.
The meeting explored ways to enhance joint cooperation, and prospects for launching practical initiatives and projects to consolidate the values of moderation and centrism, and to activate civilizational and cultural dialogue at the level of the Islamic world and the international community.
Both sides stressed the importance of concerted Islamic and international efforts to spread tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and to confront extremist and radical rhetoric, highlighting the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and religious institutions in the Islamic world in building bridges of communication between peoples and cultures.
They agreed to continue coordination and consultation to support and develop joint programs and initiatives, in order to promote correct Islamic concepts and values, and to highlight the true image of Islam.
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