OTS Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Boards adopts Baku Declaration - UPDATED

The Baku Declaration was adopted on September 14 during the 7th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Boards of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Report informs.

The declaration focuses on strengthening solidarity among Turkic states and peoples, promoting Turkic-Islamic values, developing religious and scientific cooperation, and raising awareness among young people.

The document calls for continued joint efforts to combat terrorism, extremism, separatism, Islamophobia, Turkophobia, sectarian discrimination, and hate speech. It also highlights the protection of women's and children's rights, the translation of religious literature, joint fatwa preparation, and the promotion of the historical heritage of the Turkic world as priorities.

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The Baku Declaration of Muslim Religious Boards of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be adopted, OTS Secretary‑General Kubanychbek Omuraliev stated during the 7th Meeting of Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Boards of the OTS in Baku, Report informs.

He noted that the declaration, along with additional decisions and a communiqué to be adopted during the event, will reflect the key issues and objectives facing OTS Muslim leaders.

The Secretary‑General also stated that the chairmanship of the meeting of Muslim religious leaders will change in Baku.