Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
New York – September 27, 2013
The High Representative for the United Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser signed a Protocol on Cooperation with H.E. Ambassador Elshad Iskandarov, Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Associations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SCRWA).
The Protocol was signed during the UNAOC Group of Friends Ministerial meeting held at the UNHQ in New York with the participation of the UN Secretary General and the Foreign Ministers of Spain and Turkey as well as heads of delegations, representatives of NGOs, media and academia.
By virtue of the Protocol, both parties re-affirmed their commitment to promoting values of multiculturalism, inter-faith tolerance and respect through exploring and engaging in a number of joint projects and activities that serves that end.
In this context, UNAOC and the Government of Azerbaijan had jointly organized a photo exhibition entitled “The Land of Tolerance” by award- winning artist Mr. Reza Dghati at UNHQ in New York during the High Level segment of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly.