FIA, Azerbaijan Discuss Road Safety and Sustainable Mobility Cooperation
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) published September 27, 2026 | 04:00 PM
BAKU, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 27th Sep, 2026) President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, met with Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), to discuss cooperation in motorsport and mobility. This included road safety and sustainable transport.
The meeting took place on Saturday during the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking Baku's ten-year anniversary as a host city for the event. The two leaders discussed:
- Azerbaijan’s progress as an international motorsport destination
- Expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and the FIA
- The role of mobility in economic growth and connectivity
- Strengthening road safety and sustainable transport efforts
Ben Sulayem emphasized the success of Formula 1 in Baku, highlighting the impact of long-term planning and organization. He noted that major sporting events can bring people together and promote countries globally.
He also reaffirmed the FIA's commitment to working with governments and member clubs, including the Azerbaijan Automobile Federation, to promote safer, more accessible, and sustainable mobility.
This meeting was part of Ben Sulayem’s visit to Azerbaijan, where he engaged with government, motorsport, and mobility stakeholders to explore opportunities for further FIA activity in the country and region.