Baku: Chairman of the State Committee on Affairs with Religious Associations of Azerbaijan, Ramin Mammadov, and Rector of the Azerbaijan Institute of Theology, Agil Shirinov, took part in the 32nd International Law and Religion Symposium held in the U.S., focusing on “Building Path to Flourishing: Regional, National and International Protections of Religious Freedom.”

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during the symposium, Ramin Mammadov addressed the gathering by emphasizing the freedom of religious belief and the promotion of multiculturalism in Azerbaijan. He discussed the dynamic relationship between the government and society, underscoring that while religion is distinct from the state, Azerbaijan respects and supports all religious communities.

Rector Agil Shirinov contributed to the discourse by examining existing models of secular states globally. He highlighted that Azerbaijan is a pioneering nation in the Muslim East for adopting a secular legal framework and ensuring equal opportunities for individuals of various religions and confessions.

In addition to their participation in the symposium, the Committee Chairman, Ramin Mammadov, engaged with students studying the Azerbaijani language at Brigham Young University, further strengthening cultural and educational ties.