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AIPS 77th Congress kicks off in Baku
Baku, April 28 (AZERTAC). The 77th Congress of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) today started in Baku.
Chief of the Department of Social and Political Affairs at the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Ali Hasanov conveyed President Ilham Aliyev`s greetings to the congress participants.
AIPS President Gianni Merlo provided an insight into the history and activities of the Association.
Merlo noted AIPS`s cooperation with Azerbaijan started three years ago. He said that in 2012 AIPS launched Young Reporters' Program in Azerbaijan.
President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach addressed the Congress through a video conference.
Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov praised the government`s support for development of spot in the country.
The Minister said Azerbaijan’s hosting the first European Games would be a remarkable event.
He highlighted preparations for the Games, saying construction of state-of-the-art facilities was almost completed.