Azerbaijan`s Hidayat Heydarov has taken a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku. He defeated Mongolian Tsogtbaatar Tsend-Ochir in the 73kg bronze medal fight. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his family members watched the bout.

As part of a solemn opening ceremony of the 2018 World Judo Championships in Baku, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and family members met with President of the International Judo Federation Marius Vizer. The high-level organization of the World Judo Championships in Baku was hailed at the meeting. Azerbaijan was described as a venue which is regularly hosting major sporting events.

A solemn opening ceremony of the 2018 World Judo Championships has been held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, his wife Mehriban Aliyeva, and family members, President of the International Judo Federation Marius Vizer, as well as state and government officials attended the ceremony.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Binali Yildirim. The head of state thanked Binali Yildirim for attending a solemn meeting marking the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijani parliament.

A solemn meeting marking the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijani parliament has kicked off at Milli Majlis. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the meeting. The head of state made a speech at the meeting.