Alexander Lukashenko meets with participants of Minsk 2009 Bike Festival

MINSK, 20 July (BelTA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with participants of the Minsk 2009 Bike Festival which was held in the Belarusian capital on 18 July, BelTA learnt from the presidential press service. The event with the participation of bikers from various countries of Europe was held near the Minsk Sport Palace within the framework of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Belarus’ liberation from the Nazi invaders. The main goal of the event was to strengthen the friendly relations between the youth of Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and other countries. Members of the International Club of Bikers laid flowers on the Victory Monument. The President had a talk with bikers and organizers of the event, saw the special show prepared by stunt players. Alexander Lukashenko was proposed to take a ride by a Harley-Davidson bike. The President agreed and headed the bikers’ column which drove through Pobeditely Prospect. Attending bikers’ parade were representatives of Belarus, Germany, the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, the USA, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, France and other countries. All in all more than 800 motorcycles took part in the event. The parade was held within the framework of the Minsk 2009 Bike Festival which was held in the Silichi Ski Centre on 17-19 July.

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