(1) The square was opened on 2 July 2013 by President Alexander Lukashenko and Laos President Choummaly Sayasone during a ceremony at the square .
(2) The Square was opened by President Choummaly Sayasone and Lao President Alexander Lukashenko on July 2 , 2013 , during a ceremony on the square .

Do these two sentences mean the same thing?

pick from the following. i. no ii. yes
i.