Baku is hosting the 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sports (MINEPS VII).

That more than 50 ministers and high-ranking officials, more than 540 representatives from 124 countries and international organizations take part in the conference and related events.

Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gaibov and Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO's Deputy Director-General for Social and Human Sciences will deliver opening speeches.

On the first day of the conference, sessions will cover topics such as gender equality, Africa and youth empowerment in sports.

Panellists will share success stories and best practices regarding the impact of sport in these areas, as well as the challenges that need to be addressed to capitalize on the results of sport and achieve greater development.

The conference will run until June 29.

A partnership document Fit for Life will be adopted by results of the conference in continuation of the project of the same name, which is a sports initiative of UNESCO. The main goal of the project is to support inclusiveness in the field of sports, improve the well-being of young people, address the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and develop policies to reduce physical inactivity.