July 26, 2001 - 18:50 AMT
THE MINISTER OF RELIGION AFFAIRS OF IRAK WILL ARRIVE IN BAKU
Minister of religion affairs of Iraq Abdel-Munim Ahmed Salekh will arrive in Baku the day after tomorrow. He will negotiate with the head of the Board of Caucasus Muslims Sheik-ul-Islam Allahshukyur Pashazade during his two-day visit. Besides, Salekh will have meetings in the country Board of Ministers and the state committee on religious affairs. Meetings with theologians and representatives of scientific sphere are planned. It is supposed that the Iraq government will make easier the pilgrimage procedures of Azerbaijani Muslims to their country after Salekh's visit to Baku.