On July 7th President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited Sumgayit.
The Head of State started his visit by laying flowers at a monument to national leader Heydar Aliyev in the city center.
The President then inspected the reconstruction work at a seaside culture and recreation park. President Aliyev spoke to local residents and posed for photographs with them.
The Head of State then cut the ribbon to officially open No. 1 Children`s and Youth Sports School. Here the President spoke to athletes. He viewed the school`s gym, volleyball, basketball, boxing grounds, a tennis court and pool.
President Aliyev then proceeded to the Heydar Aliyev park where he inspected the reconstruction and land-improvement work.
The Head of State viewed photos featuring the Heydar Aliyev Museum which will be built here.
The President also inspected the reconstruction work at the "Kimyachi" Culture Palace and Juma mosque, where he was presented with a Quran.
The Head of State then visited a high-voltage electrical equipment factory and hot galvanizing factory in the Sumgayit Technological Park.