Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Belarus for the successful organization and holding of the Second Commonwealth Games. He said this at the informal meeting of CIS leaders in St. Petersburg, BelTA reports.
"An integral component of humanitarian cooperation is also physical culture and sports. I would like to thank our Belarusian colleagues for the successful organization and holding of the II Commonwealth Games in Belarus in August," the Russian leader said.
He said that already in February next year Kazan will host the Innovative Games of the Future. "This is a new format of sporting events proposed by Russia, combining the most dynamic sports disciplines and cybersport," the President explained.
Vladimir Putin invited all the leaders as guests of honor to the opening ceremony of these games on February 21, 2024 in Kazan.
