Almost a decade ago in 2010, the first World Summit of Religious Leaders was held here in Baku. A city whose mosaic is a colorful mix of diverse cultures, religious and languages enriching the fabric of the society in Azerbaijan. This is no coincidence. The vision of the political leadership of Azerbaijan has nurtured this social cohesion through a consistent strategy that encouraged different stakeholders, especially faith-actors and religious leaders to take up their responsibilities in promoting intercultural, interreligious and inter-civilizational dialogue . This forward-thinking approach also brings us here today.