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Azerbaijani President: "2012 was very successful year for our country both in sports and in other areas"

18 December 2012 23:05 (UTC +04:00)

According to the head of the State, in 2012, the economy was successfully developed. Were solved many social problems. Strong economic potential will allow to invest in sport in a larger scale in the future.

"Right now, our economy is growing more due-to the non-oil sector, and it is natural. Such task was set several years ago. According to the results of this year, our non-oil economy - the exact calculations are carried out - probably will grow by almost 10 percent. It is very high indicating that our economy has been developing a diversified economy", - he said.

The President said that this year's production in the oil sector has been some decline. "I expressed my thoughts and comments on this matter. I am very glad that even in the oil sector began a period of stabilization. Some time ago at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, I openly expressed my views on this issue, the public is also known about it. In general, in this matter was to be achieved fracture. I am very pleased that our main partner - BP reacted to these thoughts and comments with a very big responsibility. This morning, at a meeting with me BP president unveiled the company's plans for the future. I am very happy that at the forefront of these issues is the stabilization of oil production. This shows that our cooperation is really built on strong foundations. Beginning next year, in the main sectors of our economy - the oil industry is stabilizing. Further, for many years, will provide a stable oil production", - I. Aliyev said.

The Head of State stressed that thanks to the determination of the Azerbaijani leadership in this area, responsible partner countries, the development of relations between BP and SOCAR in the right direction negative trends have been prevented, and the next year in the oil and gas sector will ensure sustainable economic development.

"In general, the next year will be very significant for the development of our country. Because next year we will lay the foundation for a number of ambitious projects. Projects, which each of them are mega-project by themself. In the implementation of these projects will be invested large sums. Most of the funds will be invested by foreign partners. That is to ensure the supply of investment in the economy. Thus, it will allow us to increase their economic power and to invest more funds in the humanitarian sphere, sports, culture, social issues", - President Ilham Aliyev said.

Referring to the results of years of sports, Ilham Aliyev said that the year 2012 was very successful for our athletes. In 2012, the athletes won various international competitions, more than 700 medals. 255 of them - gold. “Our athletes are adequately represented in the international arena”.

The President noted that a number of esteemed international competitions held in Azerbaijan. "Among them, I want to emphasize the World Cup among girls, as this was our first and very successful experience. And the presidents of FIFA and UEFA praised championshipheld in Azerbaijan. This championship has gone down in history as one of the most successful championships. Azerbaijan hosts and other international events".

Ilham Aliyev said that this year has continued efforts to create sports infrastructure. For the year were put into operation two regional Olympic Center - Jalilabad and Astara. Thus, the number of built in areas of Olympic sports complexes and reached 35. The construction of the eight complexes. Planned to build several complexes. Thus, after several years in each district center in each city will be set up modern Olympic facilities.

In Baku were put into operation new and refurbished the available sports facilities. Was overhauled Republican stadium named after Tofig Bahramov. Baku was also commissioned in the stadium "Eighth mile", construction of a large gymnasium complex. Recently, the construction of the Palace of water sports. Last year, the foundation was laid for the big Olympic Stadium. This year, in this area has already begun to take practical steps. This Olympic stadium will be the largest sports facility in the region.

Speaking about the summer Olympic Games in London in 2012, the President noted that in these Olympic Games, our athletes have achieved the greatest success, pleased with all of our people, forced the Azerbaijan as sports power, one of the leading states. Ten medals: 2 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze - this is our historic achievement. The victory at the Olympics - it is really a historic victory. Globally, we took 30th in Europe - 15th, and in the Islamic world - 3rd place, he said.

“The first European head of state Olympics praised the decision of the International Olympic Committee about holding in Baku in 2015 as a historic decision. The fact that these Games are committed to us, the responsibility lays with us, of course, an event of great historical importance", - Aliyev said.

According to him, this decision played an important role as economic opportunities and future economic development. "Our experience in conducting international activities, holding European and World Championships, holding us this year at the highest level of song contest "Eurovision", the availability of sports facilities, of course, played a role in this decision. Needed for the Olympic Games sports facilities have either been built or are under construction. We previously did all this work", - he said.

The President underlined in this decision also played a role built over the past two years, new hotels in Baku, recreation and sports facilities. "I am confident that we will hold the games at a high level”, - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said.