Baku, Azerbaijan, March 26
By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend:
Every time Azerbaijan prepares to hold any kind of international events, certain forces abroad unite with local foes and stage provocations against the country, said Azerbaijani MP Tahir Rzayev.
The MP was commenting on a number of international organizations campaigns to discredit Azerbaijan on the eve of the First European games.
Rzayev said there are those in Azerbaijan, who feel proud for the country hosting the First European Games.
The MP said that these processes are controlled from a single center, and they are directed towards certain goals.
"But all these attempts will be unsuccessful," he said.
The MP also expressed his regret over the fact that among the citizens of the country, there are those who support the campaign to discredit Azerbaijan.
"Unfortunately, some people who are among us, do not feel proud from the fact that the first European Games will be held in Azerbaijan," he said. "They do not understand that these Games are an historic opportunity for the country. During the games, the world's attention will be on Azerbaijan. Tens of thousands of people, with tourists, journalists, business people, will arrive in the country."
The MP said during their stay in the country, the people will get acquainted with the Azerbaijan's culture and economy.
Rzayev said that amid the upcoming games, Azerbaijan has carried out significant work to improve infrastructure, tourism services. He also said that the sports facilities built for the Games, will serve the country after the games as well.
Baku 2015 is the first ever European Games, an exciting and innovative multi-sport event for the continent which will take place from 12 - 28 June 2015.
There will be a total of 20 sports at Baku 2015: 16 Olympic sports and four non-Olympic sports. More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.
Baku was awarded the Games by the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in December 2012.