The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized to Azerbaijan for the statements of the French commentator
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) apologized to Azerbaijan for the statements of the French commentator
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has apologized to Azerbaijan for the statements made by the leading French TV channel “France 2” during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, the official response of the IOC to the letter of protest from the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and the National Olympic Committee reads.
It should be recalled that at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, a correspondent of the French TV channel “France 2” expressed discriminatory expressions against Azerbaijan. In particular, he called Armenia a friendly country for France, noting that this year was remembered by the Armenian people for the "fall of Nagorno-Karabakh" under the onslaught of the Azerbaijani army.
"This is a de facto violation of the basic principles of the Olympic Charter. The Charter clearly states that "the IOC's mission is to promote Olympism worldwide, lead the Olympic Movement, and resist any political or commercial exploitation of sports and athletes," the protest of the Azerbaijani side said.
In a reply letter, the IOC apologized to Azerbaijan, noting that such statements contradict the principles and values of the IOC. The letter also says that this issue has been discussed by responsible institutions and individuals in order to avoid similar situations in the future.
Leave a review
Politics
-
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who arrived in Baku today, held a press conference at the COP29 climate conference. When asked about the arrested climate activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, she stated that Germany advocates for the release of government critics and that she would raise this issue during her meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister. She specifically mentioned the name of Professor Gubad Ibadoglu, a doctor from Dresden University.
-
On November 21, climate activists held a series of protests at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. The main themes of the protests included nuclear weapons testing, animal killings, protection of rivers and water bodies, and environmental pollution.
-
The General Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) adopted a resolution on Friday reaffirming its commitment to democratic reforms, regional stability, and European integration amidst escalating geopolitical tensions driven by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
-
Activist Nijat Ibrahim, who was detained in Baku pre-trial detention center-1, inflicted numerous wounds on himself on November 20 in protest against unjustified criminal prosecution, his wife Parvin Ibrahim told Turan. According to her, on November 21, her husband called her and informed her that the day before he had inflicted incised wounds on himself with a piece of mirror. In particular, he cut his throat and ears.
1 comment
Алик
2024-08-02
Еще и Франция должна извиняться перед Азербайджаном!