A roundtable discussion on "Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Understanding and Peace: Perspectives of Jewish Communities" was held by joint organization of Baku International Multiculturalism Center, the embassy of Azerbaijan in Austria, and the Vienna Jewish Community in Viena.  
The ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Israel to Austria, the executive director of Baku International Multiculturalism Center, leaders of the Jewish communities of Azerbaijan and Austria, and community representatives participated in the roundtable.  
Ravan Hasanov, Executive Director of the Baku International Multiculturalism Center, said in his speech that multiculturalism is a way of life for the Azerbaijani people, and for centuries, representatives of different religions, ethnic groups, and cultures have lived peacefully together in our country. As a global platform for the expansion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue, various initiatives have been put forward by Azerbaijan, such as the Alliance of Civilizations of the United Nations and the World Forum for Intercultural Dialogue, organized every two years since 2011.
Oskar Deutsch, President of the Vienna Jewish Community, Rovshan Sadigbeyli, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Austria, and Mordechai, Ambassador of Israel to Austria spoke about the rapid development of relations between Azerbaijan and Israel, as well as the past and modern development of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan
It was noted that this round table, which brought together the leaders of the Jewish communities of Azerbaijan and Austria, is a ideal opportunity to evaluate the efforts focused on bringing cultures and countries closer together through increased international cooperation in the field of promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue. Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of cultures and civilizations, has achieved a reputation as a bridge between civilizations and a unique place for intercultural dialogue with its geographical location, history and traditions of tolerance. Three Jewish communities - Mountain Jews, Ashkenazi Jews and Georgian Jews - have lived in peace and harmony with Muslims and Christians in Azerbaijan for centuries.
Other speakers - Franziska Honzowitz-Frissnigg, ambassador, Director of the Department of Scientific Cooperation at the Austrian Foreign Ministry, Tanya Berg-Rafaeli, Director of the Department of World Religions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Israel, Milikh Yevdayev, Chairman of the Baku Mountain Jews religious community, Alexander Sharovsky, Chairman of the Baku European Jewish Religious Community, Zamir Isayev, Director of Baku Jewish School, Chairman of the Azerbaijani-Georgian Jewish Community, Yaron Engelmayer, Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Vienna and Rabbi Shlomo Hofmeister spoke about the various dimensions of multiculturalism as a key factor for harmony in society, the work being done at the national and international levels to promote diversity, and the importance of interfaith dialogue in strengthening solidarity and dialogue in societies. They discussed the value of intercultural and interreligious dialogue, possible ways to further develop the culture of peace, tolerance and dialogue. The participation of Azerbaijani Jewish communities in the formation of multiculturalism and diversity traditions in Azerbaijan was pointed out. 
It was noted that, thanks to the attention and care of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, all conditions have been created for the development of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan, the construction of synagogues is being implemented with state support At the same time, it is planned to establish the first and only Jewish Cultural Center in the entire Caucasus region in Azerbaijan.
Considering the importance of such measures, roundtable participants emphasized the importance of Strengthening efforts to develop intercultural and interreligious dialogue between Austria (Christian), Azerbaijan (Muslim) and Israel (Jewish), whose populations represent three different religions in their majority, especially the creation of platforms that serve to bring young people together, expanding international cooperation, such as the Jewish communities of Azerbaijan and Austria. 
A photo exhibition reflecting the life of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan was shown within framework of event.