site.btaHead of State Opens Sports Event in Pazardzhik, Meets Mayor

President Rumen Radev opened a sports event for children as part of the "Sport with the President" initiative to promote active and healthy lifestyles in Pazardzhik (South Bulgaria) on Saturday.  He welcomed the young participants - pupils from 12 schools - who took part in various athletic disciplines and physical exercises.

Later in the day, Radev hailed the efforts of the local government for the progress of the town and highlighted the modernization of infrastructure, the access of young people to higher education, the development of local cultural policies. "For this progress to be sustainable, it is important that Pazardzhik attracts new investment to create opportunities for young people and strengthen the economy. Education and culture are fundamental for the future of the Municipality," the President said during a meeting with Pazardzhik Mayor Petar Kulenski, the Municipality's press office said. 

He also attended the opening of therapeutic rooms in the Regional Centre for Supporting the Process of Inclusive Education. "We have to continuously take care of centres like this. European integration is unthinkable without this. Only then can we call ourselves a modern and prosperous country," the head of State said.