PROSECUTOR GENERAL MEETS WITH UN SPECIAL REPORTER
Prosecutor General stressed an importance of developing ties with the UN human rights commission and updated Ms. Asma Jahangir on how religious freedom and human rights are protected in the country.
Zakir Garalov noted that President Ilham Aliyev pursues strategic course towards maintaining good relationship between state and religion and Azerbaijani laws ensure that all religions are free.
Z. Garalov touched upon fight against terrorism in Azerbaijan adding that organizations spreading separatist and extremist ideas, financing international terrorist groups and engaged in illegal religious propaganda have been dismissed.
Having expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome special rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights Ms. Asma Jahangir noted that Azerbaijan people have a high cultural tolerance and valued the way a liberty of conscience is ensured in Azerbaijan.
The meeting also focused on the issues of mutual interest.
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