Georgian Patriarch Shio III invited to visit Azerbaijan

Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims' Board, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazada, has invited Patriarch Shio III of Georgia to visit Azerbaijan, according to Report.

In a congratulatory letter sent to the new spiritual leader of the Georgian people, Pashazada noted that he had shared sincere friendship and brotherly ties for nearly half a century with the late Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

He stressed that both sides had always sought to strengthen the comprehensive ties between the two neighboring and friendly nations, particularly in the spiritual and religious spheres.

Pashazada expressed confidence that Patriarch Shio III would continue efforts to preserve and further develop the exemplary religious and moral relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan, as well as cooperation between their peoples.

The chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board also recalled that after both countries restored their independence, Ilia II became the first Christian religious leader to visit Azerbaijan.

Using the occasion, Pashazada formally invited Patriarch Shio III to Azerbaijan, saying the visit would be warmly welcomed by all believers in the country and would be a great honor for him personally.