(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Assistant to the
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Executive Director of the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation Anar Alakbarov has held a meeting with a
delegation of archaeologists and experts led by President of the
Pontifical Commission of Sacred Archaeology of the Holy See
Pasquale Iacobone, Trend reports.
The meeting conveyed contentment with the progress of relations
between Azerbaijan and the Holy See.
The meeting also emphasized the great importance of mutual
visits, including those of Pope John Paul II in 2002, Pope Francis
in 2016 to Azerbaijan, and visits by President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva to the Vatican, for both bilateral
relations and inter-civilizational dialogue.
In addition, the meeting highlighted the significance of the
signed documents in fostering the growth of bilateral
relations.
The discussions highlighted the positive outcomes of the
Azerbaijani Embassy's efforts in the Holy See, emphasizing
effective cooperation, successful implementation of joint projects,
and ongoing progress in their collaborative work.
Furthermore, the discussions stressed that the restoration by
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation of a number of historically
significant monuments in the Vatican, as well as work in the field
of cultural heritage protection, contribute to deepening bilateral
relations.
Iacobone conveyed gratitude to First Vice-President of
Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, for all the ongoing activities.
High appreciation was given to Azerbaijan, where the right to
freedom of conscience and freedom of religion is fully guaranteed,
and where a large number of religious communities operate, ensuring
the necessary conditions for the free conduct of religious rites,
attention is paid to the Catholic community, as well as to other
religious communities, and work is being carried out to restore
churches and temples, including Catholic churches, in the
country.
Anar Alakbarov highlighted the Foundation's openness to future
projects in collaboration with the Holy See.
The meeting also emphasized the value of sharing expertise in
the preservation of historical and cultural landmarks.
Along with that, Iacobone stated that the Heydar Aliyev
Foundation has also been invited to the ceremony commemorating the
Holy Jubilee Year, which is observed every 25 years in the Holy See
and will be celebrated in 2025.
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