Baku: Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), held an online meeting with Cole Durham, President of the G20 Interfaith Association. The dialogue between the two leaders underscored the strong level of cooperation founded on mutual trust and shared objectives.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade highlighted his discussions with participants and officials from the United Nations and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations G20 in Riyadh. These discussions centered on the idea of creating a global Advisory Council of different religions under the G20 Interfaith Association. The CMO Chairman shared his insights and proposals from prominent religious figures regarding this initiative.
President Cole Durham acknowledged the significance of Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade’s recommendations, particularly concerning the establishment of an interfaith council. This council would bring together distinguished representatives from various religions and operate on a permanent basis under the Interfaith Forum. Durham assured that these recommendations were taken into account during the reform process.
The meeting also covered various aspects of the proposed council, including its structure, selection of members, decision-making processes, and upcoming consultations. Additionally, they discussed the Interfaith Forum scheduled to take place on the eve of the G20 summit in the United States in 2026.