Ilham Aliyev and UFC president Dana White discussed the upcoming UFC event in Baku, highlighting Azerbaijan's growing role in global sports.
On 20 June, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and American businessman.
Dana White expressed satisfaction with his visit to Azerbaijan, praised the excellent preparations for the upcoming UFC tournament in Baku, and thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the support provided.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasised the importance of hosting a UFC tournament in Azerbaijan for the first time and voiced hope that similar events would continue in the future. He underlined the significance of such events in further promoting Azerbaijan’s position as a global sporting nation.
During the meeting, both sides noted the state’s consistent support for all types of sports in Azerbaijan and highlighted the achievements of Azerbaijani athletes at major international competitions in recent years. The President also stressed the country’s efforts to encourage young people to engage in sports.
Both parties commended Azerbaijan’s successful experience in organising prestigious international sporting events and expressed confidence that the upcoming UFC tournament would maintain these high standards.
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