Ilham Aliyev: Orthodox Community in Azerbaijan is Important Factor in Interstate Relations

"The Orthodox community in Azerbaijan is an important factor in interstate relations. I am sure that, like all of us, they will be very pleased with your visit," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said as he met with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia Saturday in Baku, The Caspian Post informs via AZERTAC.

"In our comprehensive exchange on this issue, we spoke about the interfaith and interethnic peace, understanding, and mutual support in Azerbaijan. This is an important factor in the sustainable development of our countries. Otherwise, there can be no talk of any development," Ilham Aliyev said.

"We are very glad that the Orthodox community, as representatives of the Russian community, actively participates in the development of our country, contributing to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and together with all other representatives of the numerous peoples living in Azerbaijan, makes a great contribution to the overall development of our country," the president noted.