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Baku/04.01.23/Turan: Head of state Ilham Aliyev congratulated the Orthodox community of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Christmas.
Preservation and promotion of cultural diversity, high humanistic principles and rich traditions of tolerance formed in our society in the course of hundreds of years is one of the priority directions of the state policy.
"Our compatriots - Christians, as well as other national religious groups in Azerbaijan, preserving their traditions and customs, language and culture, are actively involved in all spheres of public and political life and honorably perform their civic duty in the grand process of development and creation which is going on in our country.
Christmas is a symbol of renewal, purity, mercy and kindness. Once again I extend my festive congratulations on this holy day to all of you. I wish happiness to your families and prosperity to your homes," the letter runs. -0-
Politics
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