Azerbaijan, Paralympic committees discuss launching joint initiatives
Baku, October 15, AZERTAC
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of Azerbaijan hosted a meeting with a high-level international delegation representing international and National Paralympic committees.
The visit coincided with celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Paralympic Committee of Azerbaijan.
The delegation included Leila Marques Mota, International Paralympic Committee First Vice-President, Raymon Blondel, President of the European Paralympic Committee, Natalija Novikova, EPC Vice-President, alongside parliamentary and executive leadership from the national Paralympic Committees of Türkiye, Russia, Hungary, and Spain, among others.
Addressing the delegates, Anar Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population, highlighted the country's comprehensive efforts to advance social safeguards, expand rehabilitation services, and ensure full societal inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
It was mentioned that the foundation of Azerbaijan's Paralympic movement was laid under National Leader Heydar Aliyev with the establishment of the National Paralympic Committee in 1996, a legacy continued by President Ilham Aliyev through expanded social welfare and rehabilitation programs.
The meeting also underscored First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva’s initiatives to promote an inclusive society and advance the integration of persons with disabilities.
The meeting highlighted Azerbaijan's recent reforms in disability and rehabilitation alongside targeted employment programs implemented for individuals with disabilities.
During the meeting, participants also exchanged views on expanding cooperation and launching joint initiatives with both the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the European Paralympic Committee (EPC).
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