September 2, 2009 - 20:14 AMT
Armenian, Azeri Sports Ministers meet in Yerevan
Azerbaijan's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Azad Ragimov and Judo Federation President Fizuli Alekperov have arrived in Yerevan today to meet with Armenian Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Armen Grigoryan and enlist security guarantees for the Azeri judo team during the European Junior Judo Championship due in the Armenian capital from September 11 to 13. Aleksan Avetisyan, President of RA Judo Federation, also attended the meeting.

"We will welcome all our guests irrespective of national and religious affiliation. Armenia will provide security of guest teams during the event," Avetisyan said.

The 14-member Azeri delegation including 5 sportsmen and two journalists will arrive in Yerevan on September 9.