An interview with the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board (CMB), Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, has been published in the influential Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero." AZERTAC reports that in the interview, given during an iftar ceremony organized in Rome by the CMB and Azerbaijan’s Embassy to the Holy See, the Sheikh-ul-Islam drew attention to Azerbaijan’s model of tolerance and coexistence.He stated that this meeting, organized with the participation of representatives of various religions, carries special significance in the current complex international climate. The Sheikh-ul-Islam noted that against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and terrorist incidents committed in the name of religion in Europe, Azerbaijan presents a different example. He stated that the atmosphere of tolerance formed in the country over centuries is preserved and further developed today. "Religions should not divide; on the contrary, they should unite people," A. Pashazade emphasized.The Chairman of the CMB noted that Azerbaijan has a long and rich tradition of dialogue between different cultures and religions. Iftar ceremonies held in Baku with the participation of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish religious leaders have already become a tradition and a real expression of societal solidarity. Continuing this initiative in Rome not only shows the expansion of the geography of interreligious dialogue but is also a concrete indicator of peace and coexistence. Such meetings demonstrate that by gathering around the same table, it is possible to feel like members of the same family.The support of this initiative by the Vatican shows that dialogue between religions is not only necessary but has already begun. The message is simple: if we truly want it, peace is possible. In the interview, A. Pashazade explained the basis of Azerbaijan's success model through its historical traditions of tolerance and the state's equal approach to all citizens. He noted that Shias and Sunnis, as well as Christian and Jewish communities, live in conditions of mutual respect in the country. "In Azerbaijan, the main criterion is citizenship," he added. In his address to Muslims living in Europe, A. Pashazade called for a firm stance against hatred, extremism, and Islamophobia. He stated that Islam is a religion of peace and brotherhood, and those who use it for violent purposes do not represent the religion. The interview emphasized that Azerbaijan's experience shows that when the rights of different religious and ethnic groups are ensured and the principle of citizenship is prioritized, peace and harmony become a real result.