President Ilham Aliyev has received the President of the European Olympic Committee Patrick Hickey.

Patrick Hickey noted that during the third meeting of the Coordination Committee of the European Games Baku-2015, fruitful discussions were held on the preparations for the European Games in Azerbaijan. Stressing that preparatory work is being carried out in accordance with the schedule, Patrick Hickey expressed satisfaction that this work is being carried out at a high level in all areas.

The sides exchanged views on issues related to the prospects of cooperation between the relevant agencies of Azerbaijan and the European Olympic Committee.