Today is the grand opening of the 2nd European Games. This is a significant sporting event we all have been waiting for a long time like thousands of athletes and tourists. At this moment, the National Airport receives flights from all over the continent. Our President met with the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova who arrived the day before.
According to the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Milorad Dodik, Bosnia and Herzegovina is interested in our experience in agriculture, IT, engineering (especially the production of tractors). By the way, 16 athletes will come to the European Games from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The President of Moldova, who was also met today at the Palace of Independence, enjoys chess and heads the national federation for this sport. Igor Dodon arrived in Minsk just at the moment when it became calmer in his country. The equator of the Moldovan crisis has passed. Political forces found a common language. Just recently, a new government began to work. And the main task that Igor Dodon now puts before the Cabinet is to find a balance in foreign policy. Alexander Lukashenko adds: sport is what always unites people. And it’s true that there is no place for politics and hostility in sports arenas, there is a healthy competitive spirit and friendship.
Today, Alexander Lukashenko will hold a number of bilateral meetings. Of course, the leaders will discuss political and economic relations between countries. But it is obvious that sport will be the central theme of the talks.
