By Farid Zohrabov

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 19. The Jewish
community holds a special place in Azerbaijan, where progressive
traditions of tolerance and a rich culture of coexistence have
historically prevailed. Jews, who are an integral part of our
society today, have for centuries lived side by side with
representatives of other peoples and faiths in an atmosphere of
peace, mutual respect, and trust, President Ilham Aliyev said in
his message to the Jewish community of Azerbaijan
on the occasion of the Jewish New Year holiday – Rosh Hashanah,
Trend reports.

The head of state emphasized that in today’s world, Azerbaijan
stands as one of the few places free from antisemitism, xenophobia,
and ethno-religious intolerance. He noted that preserving cultural
diversity, developing the language and culture of ethnic
minorities, and promoting multicultural values are among the
priority directions of state policy in Azerbaijan.

“Our citizens of Jewish origin actively participate in all
spheres of public and political life, making a valuable
contribution to the further strengthening of national and spiritual
solidarity in society, as well as to conveying the realities of
Azerbaijan to the international community,” President Ilham Aliyev
highlighted in his message.