Armenian Bishop About Religions Leader of Azerbaijan: “A Good Man”

2010-05-06

Speaking of his latest trip to Azerbaijan, Armenian Archbishop Vicken Aykazian spoke very highly of the spiritual leader of Azerbaijan Sheikh ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Hummat Pashazade, Grand Mufti of Azerbaijan. Aykazian said he had an impression that the Grand Mufti is a good man.

Archbishop Aykazian told Armenian Reporter’s Emil Sanamian that he thinks Pashazade is respected in Azerbaijan and left a an impression of good man on him. He was very polite and cordial to the All Armenian Catholicos Garegin II who was visiting Azerbaijan last week to participate in an international religious summit.

While being the host of an important international religious conference the spiritual leader of Azerbaijan left 100 guests and personally accompanied the Catholicos of All Armenians to the airport. This has left an impression of a humble and simple person on Aykazian.

The head of the Armenian Church Garegin II has invited the Grand Mufti of Azerbaijan to visit Armenia and the latter’s acceptance of invitation is encouraging, which gives hopes that the dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan will continue.

Aykazian, who is also the past president of the National Council of Churches in the U.S. said he believe the religious leaders can play a very positive role in solving the Nagorno Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “The religious leaders may not have the political power but they can influence those in power” he added.

Written by Armen Hareyan
HULIQ.com

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