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Azerbaijani diplomat speaks at California synagogue

24 November 2009 [16:49] - TODAY.AZ
Consul General of Azerbaijan Elin Suleymanov spoke in front of a packed house of Temple Judea, California, at weekly service Shabbat.
The Consul General unveiled the long-standing tradition of religious tolerance in Azerbaijan, centuries-old history of Jewish community here.

Also Suleymanov told of President Ilham Aliyev’s adherence to the principles of religious freedom and equality of rights for all citizens of Azerbaijan and contribution of the First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva to intercultural dialogue.

Consul General touched upon the negative impact of stereotypes and double standards on international relations and their inadmissibility.

According to Azerbaijani diplomat, Azerbaijani-Israeli relationship may be regarded as an example, since all discrepancies between two countries are discussed in a friendly atmosphere, based on mutual respect.

/AzerTaj/
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