Mehriban Aliyeva: It is an honor to host Islamic Solidarity Games

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 12 Trend: It is an honor to host the Islamic Solidarity Games, said Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of Azerbaijan, Chairperson of the Islamic Solidarity Games Operations Committee. She was addressing the Opening Ceremony of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku May 12. “Your Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Your Excellency Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, distinguished members of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation, dear excellences, athletes of the Islamic world, ladies and gentlemen, dear guests, welcome to Azerbaijan,” said Mehriban Aliyeva starting her speech. “Welcome to the Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games.” “Dear friends. Representatives of more than 50 countries are celebrating tonight in Baku the Opening Ceremony of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games. Having you here is a privilege. Azerbaijan sincerely welcomes you. Our brothers and sisters, I would like to thank the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation that Azerbaijan, Baku was entrusted to host the Games. Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games are the bright new chapter in Azerbaijan’s dynamic development and another landmark event for the international sport community.” “Dear compatriots! We are proud to host tonight the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games – a triumph of the unity and sport. It is an honor for us to host the Games,” she said.