European Games show dynamically developing Azerbaijan
By Nigar Orujova
Azerbaijan has held the first European Games with dignity, said
Fuad Alasgarov, the Head of the Azerbaijani Presidential
Administration’s Department for Work with Law Enforcement
Agencies.
Alasgarov made the statement at a solemn ceremony at the Police
Academy of the Interior Ministry, dedicated to the professional
holiday of police officers.
The inaugural European Games were held in Baku during 17 days in
June. The Games hosted 20 sports – 16 Olympic and four non-Olympic
sports. Over 6,000 athletes represented the European countries at
Baku 2015.
Russia led the overall ranking of the Games with 164 medals,
Azerbaijan became the second with 56 medals and the UK closed the
top three with 47 medals.
“The country attracted the world's attention during these 17 days,”
Alasgarov said. “Azerbaijan has honorably passed this test, by
achieving great success.”
He said that the first European Games have created an opportunity
to show dynamically developing Azerbaijan to the world.
"The European Games have popularized the culture, the traditions,
the hospitality, the beauty of the country and its capital Baku
throughout the world," he said.
Alasgarov said that in particular, uniqueness and grandeur of the
opening and closing ceremonies of the first European Games have
demonstrated the power of the state, its rich historical
traditions.
“The whole world saw an example of organization of the event at a
high level,” he said.
He stressed the role of officers of the ministry of internal affairs and the servicemen in ensuring high-level security of events, athletes and guests.
“They carried out at the highest level such important tasks as
the protection of public order and facilities, where the
competitions were held, ensuring the safety of athletes, fans and
visitors,” he added.
Alasgarov went on to add that the work demonstrated by Azerbaijani
police can serve an example for the countries of the West in terms
of culture and civility, respect for human rights.
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