Baku: Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with Thomas Konietzko, President of the International Canoe Federation, and Jean Zoungrana, President of the European Canoe Association, in Baku on March 11. PM Ali Asadov emphasized the importance of sports development as a key aspect of Azerbaijan's state policy and discussed the country's initiatives to promote water sports, with a particular focus on rowing.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussions also highlighted the upcoming memorandum of understanding to be signed between the Azerbaijan Canoe and Rowing Federation and the European Canoe Association. This agreement is expected to further strengthen cooperation in the field of water sports.

The visiting presidents expressed their admiration for Azerbaijan's dedication to developing sports and acknowledged the favorable conditions provided for rowing activities in the country.