Belarus’ NOC chief stresses importance of stronger sports ties with Azerbaijan

President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko held working meetings with Azerbaijan’s top sports officials in Baku.

The working program of the Belarusian delegation on 5 October began with a meeting with Vice president of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Azerbaijan Chingiz Huseynzade and Secretary General Azer Aliyev. Viktor Lukashenko noted that Azerbaijan hosts a large number of top-level tournaments, successfully organizes competitions and sets a high standard of quality for the entire sporting community.

The parties emphasized the importance of further cooperation between the national Olympic committees and expressed confidence that joint efforts would contribute to the development of sport and strengthen friendship between the two countries.

During his visit to Baku, the Belarusian NOC president also met with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, President of the European Gymnastics Federation Farid Gayibov. The parties discussed the international agenda, the current situation in gymnastics, and ways to address problematic issues.

“It is a great honor for us to be guests in Azerbaijan, a country where sport is given special attention and respect,” Viktor Lukashenko said. “We highly value our cooperation and look forward to further strengthening it. I am confident that our countries have much in common in their approaches to developing sport, educating young people, and promoting Olympic values. It is especially important now to maintain and strengthen ties between sports organizations and authorities.”

The Belarusian delegation expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for its consistently friendly attitude and support at international sporting events.