Viktor Lukashenko, Aisen Nikolayev discuss cooperation in sport

President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko met with Head of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia Aisen Nikolayev at the Belarus’ NOC headquarters on 1 October.

The meeting focused on the issues related to cooperation in physical culture and sport.

“You are always welcome in Belarus. We remember how well our delegation was received in Yakutia this summer. Yesterday, you and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed many issues, including sport matters. The Children of Asia Games in the Sakha Republic have left very good impressions. Our performance agenda has kicked off in Asia thanks to these sport events. I am confident that we will jointly strengthen our sport ties both in youth and adult sports, become regular participants in tournaments in Asia and will be happy to visit your beautiful land again,” Viktor Lukashenko said.

According to Aisen Nikolayev, the development of relations with Belarus is very important for the Sakha Republic. The head of Yakutia expressed his commitment to continue cooperation in various sectors, including physical culture and sport.

“I would like to thank the National Olympic Committee of Belarus for participation in the Children of Asia Games. Your team delivered a strong performance and Belarusian young athletes raised the competition level considerably. Your teams will continue to take part in the Children of Asia summer and winter editions which promote Olympic values. Pressure and sanctions on the athletes of our countries go against the Olympic principles. Yesterday’s meeting with the Belarusian president will take our relations onto a qualitatively new level in various areas, including economy, trade, culture, and sport. Our friendship will only grow stronger,” Aisen Nikolayev said.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus
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