European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shows up Saturday for a two‑day visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia. She will discuss about EU ties, negotiations and transport links across the region. The tour concludes Sunday. Azerbaijan this week ratified the Anti‑Fouling Convention, enhancing rules on ship waste and protecting the sea.
In sport, Tckaev captured gold and Heydarov grabbed bronze in the under‑81kg judo competition. Mixed‑martial‑arts star Rafael Fiziev is slated to battle Torres at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on June 28. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Kazakhstan got the Order of Friendship.