Baku, October 17, 2026 – The Europe Today: Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with heads of international and foreign national Paralympic committees on October 16 as part of events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Azerbaijan’s National Paralympic Committee.
According to media reports, the meeting highlighted the importance of sports development, including the Paralympic movement, as one of the key priorities of Azerbaijan’s state policy.
The visiting representatives were briefed on Azerbaijan’s modern sports infrastructure and the country’s achievements in the international sporting arena.
Prime Minister Asadov emphasised that Azerbaijani Paralympic athletes had achieved significant success throughout the National Paralympic Committee’s three-decade history, reflecting the country’s commitment to promoting Paralympic sports.
The discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation between Azerbaijan and international and national Paralympic committees, promoting international para-sports competitions and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience.
The participants explored prospects for new joint initiatives aimed at further developing Paralympic sports and expanding opportunities for cooperation among sporting organisations.
The meeting formed part of Azerbaijan’s broader efforts to advance the Paralympic movement, strengthen international sporting partnerships and build on the achievements of the National Paralympic Committee over the past 30 years.
