Ramin Mamedov Meets with Church of Jesus Christ of the Last Days Delegate Gary Stephenson

Ramin Mamedov, Chairman of the State Committee of Azerbaijan for the Work with Religious Organizations, met with Gary Stephenson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Last Days, on 28 October. The meeting was reported by the State Committee’s press service.

During the discussion, Mamedov highlighted Azerbaijan’s multicultural environment, emphasizing the country’s traditions of coexistence, its state policy of tolerance, and the measures taken both domestically and internationally to promote these values. He noted that under President Ilham Aliev’s leadership, Azerbaijan has pursued a consistent policy to preserve and develop multicultural traditions, enhance cooperation among religions and cultures, and foster mutual respect and understanding.

Stephenson expressed appreciation for the value of interreligious dialogue and cooperation in Azerbaijan, noting the country’s atmosphere of tolerance and tranquility. He also acknowledged Azerbaijan’s role in organizing international events that contribute to the global promotion of religious tolerance.

The meeting included representatives from various religious groups, including Gary Stephenson, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Stirling Miles Hansen Charity Foundation, and members of the Benny Ty Church, Jack Gerard, and Paul Picard. Attendees welcomed the historical peace and harmony among different ethnic groups in Azerbaijan, describing it as a family-like coexistence.

The interaction underscored the importance of unity and solidarity in society, as well as the shared commitment to maintaining religious security and freedom of religion. The meeting reflected ongoing efforts to strengthen interpersonal relations in the context of religious and ethnic diversity.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Russian)