The crimes committed against Islamic cultural heritage in our lands are undoubtedly a clear manifestation of Islamophobia.
elchi reports that this opinion was expressed by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of the 20th Session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States.
The head of state noted that today, the incitement of hatred against Muslims, the targeting of Islamic cultural heritage, and the insult of Islamic values have become widespread in the world.
“Islamophobia is not just an instance of intolerance against Muslims, but a dangerous trend that poses a threat to mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence. It is disappointing that some political circles in the West, as well as international institutions such as the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, by promoting anti-Islamic sentiments, attempt to equate Islam with extremism and terrorism, create biased perceptions against our religion, and portray it as a source of danger,” the President of Azerbaijan stated.