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Azerbaijan's Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov met on May 13 with the new Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Georgia Levan Kipiani, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, Rahimov reported on work undertaken by the state on the development of sports and youth policy in the country, according to a report released by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan on May 13.

Rahimov noted the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of sports as well as in the field of youth policy.

It was noted at the meeting that from this point of view, the restoration of a tradition of organizing activities in the border areas with the participation of young people would be very useful.

Minister Rahimov spoke about the musical competition among the students "Univision". He mentioned the contest will receive international status, adding that to date, representatives of up to 40 countries have already expressed their willingness to take part in the contest.

The Georgian minister expressed his gratitude for warm welcome and hospitality, noted the importance of cooperation with Azerbaijan for Georgia, adding that joint training in many sports and co-hosting of competitions may also be very important.

The main purpose of the Georgian minister visit to Azerbaijan is discussion of the current state of bilateral relations in the field of implementation of the existing agreements on cooperation in the field of youth and sports as well as their prospects for expansion and consolidation.