(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5 . On the occasion of
the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, the Youth Sports Festival is being
held at the Baku Sports Palace, Trend reports. Athletes from Azerbaijan and Bulgaria
take part in the sporting event.
Speaking at the opening of the festival, Deputy Minister of
Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Mariana Vasileva spoke about the
development of relations in the sports field between the two
countries. The Deputy Minister expressed confidence that the
festival will serve to further strengthen and develop sports ties
between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria.
In his speech, Bulgarian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Nikolai Yankov
expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for the high level of
organization of the festival.
Deputy Head of the European Department of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Ruslan Rzayev and Head of the
Azerbaijan-Bulgaria Inter-Parliamentary Working Group Rauf Aliyev
stressed that over the years Azerbaijan and Bulgaria have
established successful ties in many areas.
The National Anthem of Azerbaijan and the National Anthem of
Bulgaria sounded at the opening of the festival.
Then an artistic program was presented, during which the
national dances of the two countries were presented to the
public.
Then sports competitions began. The festival features several
sports - acrobatic gymnastics, wrestling, as well as martial arts -
capoeira and breakdance. The winners will be awarded at the end of
the festival.
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