Azerbaijani president receives British Olympic Association chairman
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on Monday received Chairman
of British Olympic Association, executive director of London
Olympic Games Lord Sebastian Coe, AzerTac state news agency
reported.
The Head of State congratulated Lord Sebastian Coe on the excellent
organization of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. President Ilham
Aliyev said Lord Coe`s visit to Azerbaijan would be a good
opportunity for him to become familiar with the country.
Chairman of British Olympic Association, executive director of
London Olympic Games Lord Sebastian Coe congratulated President
Ilham Aliyev on achievements of Azerbaijani sportsmen in London
Olympic Games.
Lord Coe said he would become closely acquainted with the capital
Baku and sports venues, where the First European Olympic Games will
be held.
They also praised what had been done to develop sports in
Azerbaijan, and noted the country`s role in international Olympic
movement.
They also expressed confidence that Azerbaijan`s cooperation with
international sport organizations would further be boosted.
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