“For the first time Azerbaijani athletes will be representing a victorious country at the Islamic Solidarity Games. It is a matter of great pride for all of us. After all, we will take part in these Games as representatives of a victorious people and a victorious country. Victory achieved on the battlefields will be reflected in sports competitions,” said President Ilham Aliyev as he met with athletes representing the country at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games in the city of Konya, Turkiye.

Saluting the athletes from the bottom of his heart and wishing them the best of luck, the head of state said: “I am sure that, as always, you will hold the sports flag of Azerbaijan and our sports glory high and return to the Motherland with victory and success.”