Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade meets with Rabbi Arthur Schneier in New York
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC
As part of his visit to the United States, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims’ Board (CMB), met with Rabbi Arthur Schneier, one of the most influential Jewish religious figures in the U.S. and worldwide, at the New York Park East synagogue complex.
Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade conveyed the greetings of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva to Rabbi Arthur Schneier.
Rabbi Arthur Schneier fondly recalled the long-term cooperation with the CMB Chairman, as well as his meetings with Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people.
Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, who attended the meeting, noted that Azerbaijan is a pioneer in interfaith dialogue and the fight against Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and Christianophobia, commending President Aliyev's special role in these efforts.
Khazar Ibrahim, Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S., was also present at the meeting.
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