President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received International Judo Federation President Ladislau-Marius Vizer on October 3.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that the head of state thanked Vizer for his support for the development of judo in Azerbaijan and for holding the World Judo Championships in Baku. He noted that Azerbaijan was hosting the prestigious event for the second time. President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the championships would be held to a high standard.
The head of state said judo is one of the most popular sports in Azerbaijan and one of the country’s leading sources of medals, highlighting the medals Azerbaijani judoka have won at major competitions.
President Ilham Aliyev also noted the role of modern sports infrastructure developed not only in the capital, Baku, but also in Azerbaijan’s regions in the country’s sporting achievements.
Vizer thanked the head of state for receiving him and for ensuring the high-level organization of the World Judo Championships in Baku. He also congratulated Azerbaijan’s judoka on the medals they have won at various sporting events.
The guest thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his support for the development of judo in Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, the sides noted with satisfaction that Azerbaijan is an active member of the International Judo Federation and exchanged views on prospects for successful cooperation between the federation and the Azerbaijan Judo Federation.
At the end of the meeting, President Ilham Aliyev presented Vizer with the Dostlug Order.
The guest expressed his gratitude for the high recognition of his work.
Vizer was awarded the order by decree of the President of Azerbaijan for his effective work and contribution to the development of judo in Azerbaijan and internationally.
