As part of a visit to Guba, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of an educational, sports and recreation complex of the Azerbaijan State Economic University.
Flowers were presented to Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva.
President Ilham Aliyev cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening of the complex.
The rector of the University, Shamsaddin Hajiyev, informed the President that the complex had been built in the Ikinji Nugadi village of Guba District on an area of 7 hectares which was provided to the Azerbaijan State Economic University in 1969.
The complex is intended for the recreation of 20,000-people University team. The complex is well suited for the organization of summer and winter schools, different sports competitions and summer camps. The three-storey hotel built on the premises can accommodate 162 people at a time. The hotel has all the conditions for the recreation of both teachers and students. The complex also includes a summer school for 350 students, which is fitted with modern infrastructure. All of its rooms are provided with the necessary equipment. The same holds true for a modern 100-seat canteen. The modern 205-seat assembly hall is also well suited for conducting various activities.
It was noted that the sports complex has been built in accordance with international standards. There is an indoor volleyball, football and basketball court, several saunas and changing rooms, a fitness center and VIP rooms. In addition, a modern indoor swimming pool has all the conditions for students to do swimming. An outdoor stadium meeting international requirements is intended for competitions in football, handball and other sports.
It was also indicated that several rural roads had been renovated as part of the construction activities and a new lighting system installed.
An area of more than 5,000 square meters has been coated with asphalt.
