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Aliyev hosts World Chess Federation head

15 August 2012 17:17 (UTC+04:00)
Aliyev hosts World Chess Federation head

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday received President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov.

Ilyumzhinov recalled his first visit to Azerbaijan in 1993 and his meeting with national leader, former President Heydar Aliyev.

He noted that he has witnessed rapid development of the country in the past years.

Stressing the successful cooperation between FIDE and relevant bodies of Azerbaijan, Ilyumzhinov said that Azerbaijan was the first among 177 FIDE members to adopt a special state program on the development of chess in the country.

Ilyumzhinov informed the president about FIDE's proposal on Baku's hosting the 2016 World Chess Olympiad.

President Aliyev mentioned successful results of Azerbaijani chess players at different international tournaments, underlining the development of all sports, including chess, in the country.

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