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A reception is arranged for members of the Olympic Family in connection with the 1st European Games

A reception was arranged on behalf of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady, Chairperson of the 1^st European Games Organizing Committee Mehriban Aliyeva for members of the Olympic Family in connection with the 1^st European Games, June 14.

President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and family members attended the reception.

A video-film about the opening of the 1^st European Games was shown at the reception.

President Ilham Aliyev addressed the reception.

Then President of the European Olympic Committee Patrick Hickey took the floor.

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