Colombia's leading media outlets write about Azerbaijani traditions

El Expediente and Ola Politica, the most influential digital political news agencies in Colombia and Latin America, have published an article by famous journalist Roberto Trobajo entitled "Azeri peace" about Azerbaijan's traditions of multiculturalism, religion, and ethnic tolerance.

The article says that concepts such as intolerance and discrimination have caused numerous social conflicts in many parts of the world, including economically and technologically developed societies. However, Azerbaijan, a Caucasian nation, became an excellent example of mutual understanding and respect for all identities, making essential contributions to strengthening tolerance to traditions, promoting harmonious dialogues between civilizations, and taking root respect for religious diversity.

The peculiar location of Azerbaijan between Eastern Europe and Western Asia and the Azerbaijani government's agenda have made the country a meeting place for people of various religions such as Muslims, Christians, Jews, and ethnicities who coexist with great respect.

Even though most of the population is Muslim, the religious delegations traveling abroad from Azerbaijan are mostly Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish religious leaders. During his visit to Azerbaijan in 2016, Pope Francis praised the country's religious tolerance.

The article also informs about the "Baku Process", especially the traditional intercultural dialogue forums in Azerbaijan. Through this initiative, our country successfully promotes intercultural dialogue, shares its experience with the international community, and makes an invaluable contribution to strengthening peace and tolerance in the world.

The writing also says that the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has restored monuments of different religions in many countries worldwide.

Azerbaijan is a young state with a millenary history loaded with a rich legacy where multiculturalism is a more valued asset than natural resources. In Azerbaijan "the important thing is who you are, not a religion which you belong. It is a philosophy that all countries should adopt to give a better life to the people.

These features are possible due to the commitment of modern Azerbaijan to its historical heritage. In this regard, the first secular, democratic republic in the Muslim world was established in 1918. Azerbaijan was the first democratic republic in the Muslim world, which also granted women the right to vote.

The article was also spread on the social network accounts of the Dircom Colombia Group, which unites all Colombian political news media.