During his brief stay in Baku, Mr Burkhalter will also meet President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Swiss delegation at the European Games will be led by Giulia Steingruber, the 21-year-old artistic gymnast selected by Swiss Olympic as flag-bearer for the ceremony. Some 130 Swiss athletes will take part in the European Games from 12 to 28 June.
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