Baku, November 5, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov addressed the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport, held in the Principality of Monaco.
As part of the event, participants also engaged in discussions on the theme “Safer and Healthier Sport for Children and young people.” Discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety of children and youth in sports, creating a healthy and inclusive sporting environment, as well as expanding international cooperation and exchange of experience in this field.
The opening ceremony featured speeches by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset, and Vice-President of the International Paralympic Committee Leila Marques Mota.
As part of the visit, Minister Farid Gayibov also met with Olivier Niggli, Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on prospects for expanding international anti-doping cooperation.