Ilham Aliyev: III CIS Games in Azerbaijan served as strong bridge of friendship between peoples

The successful hosting of the 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan has become a landmark sporting event for the entire Commonwealth, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev stated at a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, Report's correspondent in Turkmenistan informs.

The head of state recalled that the competitions took place across seven cities in Azerbaijan.

"Thousands of athletes and guests from CIS member states, as well as from other countries around the world, during their 11 days in Azerbaijan, got to know our country and people better. Such large-scale initiatives go far beyond sports. They serve as a strong bridge of friendship between peoples," Ilham Aliyev said.