Istanbul, September 25, AZERTAC An international conference on Islamic solidarity and Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship has kicked off in Istanbul.The conference is co-organized by the Caucasus Muslims Office, State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate, Islamic History, Arts and Cultural Studies Center (IRCICA) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Marmara University. Azerbaijan`s delegation at the event includes chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations Mubariz Gurbanli, MPs, scientists and religious figures. Gurbanli read out President Ilham Aliyev`s message to the conference participants. Sabir ShakhtakhtiSpecial Correspondent