Russia's Patriarch Kirill delivers Caucasus Muslims Board's invitation to Armenian Catholicos Garegin

Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, who is visiting Armenia, presented the letter of invitation to the interreligious summit in Baku written by chairman of Caucasian Muslims Board Sheikh-ul-islam Allahshukur Pashazade to Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.

“On behalf of my friend Allahshukur Pashazadeh and on my behalf, I invite you to the conference that will be held in Baku by the CIS Interreligious Council,” Patriarch said.

Kirill said participation in the event will make it available to express view on important issues.

He mentioned that both Armenian Christians and Azerbaijani Muslims are represented in the CIS Interreligious Council.

Patriarch said he attached great importance to peacekeeping efforts of the churches.

Kirill said Armenian apostolic church and Russian Orthodox church actively participate in the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and though it is difficult for Armenian and Azerbaijan religious leaders to meet, they realized it several times.


/APA/