Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has declared the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019 open, Trend reported citing BelTA.
The head of state wished successful performance to all the athletes, self-restraint and patience to the coaches, and bright impressions to the fans.
“May fire like the national Belarusian symbol – fern flower – warm our hearts with the light of goodness! May it inspire us to commit good deeds in the name of peace on Earth,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated.