Heydar Aliyev Foundation And Holy See Hold Meeting
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Fatime Letifova
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During his visit to Azerbaijan, Monsignor Pascal Yakavone,
President of the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology of
the Vatican City State, led a delegation of archaeologists and
experts. According to Azernews, they met with Anar Alakbarov,
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and
Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The meeting expressed satisfaction with the development of
relations between Azerbaijan and the Holy See, highlighting
reciprocal visits at various levels, including those of Pope John
Paul II in 2002 and Pope Francis in 2016, as well as visits by
President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and the
President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The significance of
these bilateral relations and intercultural dialogue was stressed,
noting that signed agreements contribute to expanding
relations.
Discussions also underscored satisfaction with the activities of
Azerbaijan's embassy to the Holy See, effective cooperation, and
successful ongoing joint projects. It was reported that
collaborative projects are progressing well. The restoration of
several historically significant monuments in Vatican City by the
Foundation was emphasized as contributing to deepening bilateral
relations and preserving cultural heritage.
Monsignor Pascal Yakavone expressed gratitude to First
Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva for her contributions. Azerbaijan
was commended for ensuring full religious freedom and conscience,
facilitating activities of numerous religious communities, and
allowing everyone to freely practice their religious rituals.
Appreciation was also expressed for the restoration work on
churches and temples, including Catholic churches, in the
country.
Anar Alakbarov, Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation, highlighted the Foundation's openness to new projects
within the framework of cooperation with the Holy See. The
importance of exchanging experiences in the restoration of
historical and cultural monuments was also emphasized during the
discussions.
Monsignor Pascal Yakavone mentioned that the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation has been invited to the event related to the Holy
Jubilee Year, coinciding with the next ceremony in 2025, held every
25 years at the Holy See.
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