Azerbaijan's being entrusted to hold such a prestigious event as the 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe following the first Baku 2015 European Games is a sign of the international community's recognition of the progress achieved by the country in political, social, cultural and other spheres, said Ali Hasanov, the Azerbaijani president's aide for public and political affairs.

He made the remarks June 16 during the hearings in the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan dedicated to the Human Rights Day in the country.