OMM Newsroom
The 19th meeting of the Council of Europe ministers responsible for sport was held in the Principality of Monaco on Nov. 4. Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov addressed the event.
Opening the meeting were Prince Albert II of Monaco, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset and International Paralympic Committee Vice President Leyla Marques Mota.
The meeting focused on “Safe and healthy sport for children and young people.” Participants discussed ensuring children’s and young people’s safety in sport, creating a healthy and inclusive sporting environment, and expanding international cooperation and the exchange of experience.
During his visit, Gayibov met World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Director General Olivier Niggli. They exchanged views on prospects for developing international cooperation in anti-doping and strengthening their collaboration.
