Ilham Aliyev received International Canoe Federation President

23 November 2016, 12:35
Ilham Aliyev received International Canoe Federation President

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received President of the International Canoe Federation José Perurena López and President of the European Canoe Association Albert Woods.

President of the International Canoe Federation José Perurena López hailed the importance of Azerbaijan's hosting the Congress of the organization, saying representatives of nearly 90 countries will attend the event.

José Perurena López praised the excellent conditions and sports facilities created here. He noted that the excellent organization of international events, including the Formula 1 race was followed with great interest across the world.

President Ilham Aliyev hailed Azerbaijan's rich experience in organizing international events. The head of state noted the fact that Azerbaijani athletes won their first canoe medals at Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, this year. The President said this achievement will boost interest in this sport in the coming years.

Azerbaijan's great contribution to international cooperation in the field of sports was also hailed during the meeting.

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DOCUMENTS Addresses 05 November 2024
10:12
To the participants of the Global Summit of Religious Leaders under the slogan “World Religions for a Green Planet,” held as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Dear Summit participants,

I sincerely welcome you to Baku on the occasion of the opening of the Global Summit of Religious Leaders under the slogan “World Religions for a Green Planet.”

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05 November 2024, 10:12