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