Azerbaijan, Baku, April 30 / Trend R.Hafizoglu /
Azerbaijan may become a center for interreligious dialogue, Kuwaiti Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Deputy Minister Adel Al-Falah said.
"Azerbaijan attaches great importance to interreligious dialogue and can become a center of this dialogue," Al-Falah told Trend.
Baku hosted the two-day World Summit of Religious Leaders with the participation of 250 representatives of various religions from 35 countries April-26-27.
"I have followed closely President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the summit and came to the conclusion that Aliyev seeks to turn the country into a center of interreligious dialogue," he said. "There is no doubt that Azerbaijan has the religious, cultural and geographical potential to become a center for interreligious dialogue."
Most of the problems in the world have a religious background, and the fact that the leaders of various faiths stook side by side at the summit will positively impact ordinary people, Al-Fllah said.
He added that sides should learn about each other from books and the media, and through direct communication.
Al-Falah said the summit can also positively influence the situation with protecting human rights in the world and fighting drugs.
"I believe that the efforts of world religious leaders to protect human values are important and they should play a special role in shaping society," Al-Falah noted.