President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
"Today multiculturalism is a state policy as well as lifestyle in Azerbaijan."
On the fight against racism and discrimination in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku city, January 6, 2022
Baku city, December 30, 2020
According to the 2009 census, 8.4 percent of the population of the Republic of Azerbaijan is composed of representatives of national minorities, minority peoples and ethnic groups.
The interethnic relations in the Republic of Azerbaijan at the present stage and the state policy implemented in the religious sphere are based on the standards of international law and rich historical roots.
Guided by paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I hereby order:
President Ilham Aliyev has signed Order on measures for ensuring activity of the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre.
Guided by paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to further improve public administration in the Republic of Azerbaijan, optimize the activity of government bodies and agencies and ensure the efficient use of state budget funds, I hereby resolve:
The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Guided by paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic, in accordance with paragraph 5.3 of the “Charter of the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre” approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan number 167 dated May 15, 2014, I hereby order:
Guided by paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in accordance with the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On the Announcement of the Year of Multiculturalism in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2016” number 1673 dated January 11, 2016, I hereby order:
To ensure implementation of paragraph 3.4 of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan No. 167 of 15 May 2014 “On the establishment of the Baku International Multiculturalism Centre” No. 167 dated May 15, 2014, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic hereby resolves:
Located at the junction of civilizations, Azerbaijan has a rich cultural and spiritual heritage and traditions of tolerance, which is one of the recognized truths in the international arena.