Duncan Mackay said that the Games create competitive opportunity for the countries of this continent. “It is a good opportunity to take part in the multi-sport games and have practice”.
“These Games in Baku will be very successful Azerbaijan. There is a big transformation of the city. A number of sport facilities have been built here recently, meeting Olympic standards. Azerbaijan can be proud of the facilities”, - he said.
Noting that the opening ceremony of the First European Games in Baku was very good Mr. D. Mackay emphasized that there was a perfect balance between local culture and history and international standards.
He also expressed his attitude to the issue concerning the media attack of some European media agencies: “Azerbaijan should not be upset about critic. Because the country hosting such a grandeur event, willy-nilly attracts all attention.