2014 promises interesting events for Azerbaijani youth: minister
By Jamila Babayeva
Many events will be conducted in the youth sphere in Azerbaijan in 2014, Youth and Sport Minister Azad Rahimov told journalists on February 3.
He congratulated young people and mentioned that the majority of the Azerbaijani population is the youth.
"Today, Azerbaijani youth has an opportunity to receive education in various countries of the world, and their activity in Azerbaijan gives us the privilege to speak about the bright future of the country," he noted.
Rahimov added that the representatives of youth will be presented the award of the President on February 5. The award will be given for accomplishments in four spheres, science, education, culture and social activity.
"A lot of events connected with youth, including intellectual games and forums for the Azerbaijani youth will be conducted this year. Different events in the sports sphere will also be organized. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has also been invited to Baku", he highlighted.
February 2 was announced "Youth Day" in Azerbaijan according to the order of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
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