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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Aleksander Ceferin in Baku on September 30, Azertac reported.

Noting that a program of the visit of the delegation is broad and numerous events will be held, President Aliyev expressed hope that their visit to Azerbaijan will be interesting.

The head of state congratulated Ceferin on his election as UEFA President, and stressed the importance of the fact that he visited Azerbaijan shortly after his election.

President Aliyev said Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of football, adding new stadiums were built in the country and special development programs prepared for children.

The President expressed hope that conditions created for youth and children will yield fruits in a couple of years.

Ceferin, in turn, said it is his first visit to Azerbaijan. The UEFA President noted that he watched Qabala vs Mainz Europa League group stage matche, describing the game as interesting.

He underlined that the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan has done great work, adding they closely follow these achievements.

He stressed that work done in the field of football in his country, Slovenia, gradually yielded results, emphasizing the significance of working with youth and children. The UEFA President hailed the organizational work and excellent infrastructure in Azerbaijan.

Touching upon the Qabala vs Mainz match in UEFA Europa League group stage, the head of state said despite being a young team Qabala reached Europa League group stage, and described it as a great success.

They also exchanged views over cooperation prospects. Then they posed for photographs.

Ceferin is in Baku to attend a ceremony to unveil a logo of the 2020 UEFA European Championship. The ceremony will be held at Baku Olympic Stadium on September 30.

Baku will host three group matches and a quarter-final game of the Championship.

The UEFA President also watched FC Qabala vs. Mainz 05 Europa League group stage match in Baku.

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