Azeri, Bulgarian clerics discuss religious freedom

ANS TV, Baku
7 Oct 04

[Presenter] The chairman of the Board of Muslims of the Caucasus,
Sheikh ul-Islam Haci Allahsukur Pasazada, and Bulgaria’s Metropolitan
Dometian of Vidin have focused on the Nagornyy Karabakh conflict
during their meeting. Allahsukur Pasazada especially underlined US
efforts to reach a speedy solution to the conflict. It was noted at
the meeting that Azerbaijan is one of very few countries where
religious freedom is ensured. About 20,000 Armenians live in the
country.

Metropolitan Dometian of Vidin talked about the cultural and
historical ties between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria. The guest expressed
satisfaction with the level of religious freedom.

[Video shows the meeting]