MINSK, 7 December (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Finland President Sauli Niinisto as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
“This holiday associated with the feeling of deep patriotism for Finland was proceeded by a long and complicated way. The today’s generation can be proud of the achievements of their predecessors who created a modern and beautiful country,” the message of greetings reads.
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “In the past years Minsk and Helsinki opened many additional opportunities in various fields: in the forestry industry, environmental protection and green technologies. I suggest stepping up joint efforts for the preservation of existing contacts at the level of the government, business circles and local authorities.”