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Lukashenko sends Russia Day greetings to Putin

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MINSK, 12 June (BelTA) — Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended Russia Day greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“The Russian Federation is a state with a vast territory, unique natural riches and inexhaustible human potential. Its centuries-long history is full of great achievements and victories, which the Russian people can rightfully be proud of,” the message of greetings reads. “In the international arena, your country stands firmly on guard of national interests, is a leader of the movement for the establishment of a new non-discriminatory world order and respect for state sovereignty. Today, as in all times, Russians are united in their desire to make the Fatherland even stronger, independent and prosperous.”

Belarus attaches the utmost importance to the development of the relations of alliance and strategic partnership with Russia, based on spiritual closeness and common historical destinies, strong traditions of fraternal friendship and good neighborliness of the peoples of the two countries, the Belarusian leader emphasized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko has wished Vladimir Putin good health and success in his responsible state activity, and also peace and prosperity to all citizens of Russia.

Greetings from the Belarusian president have also been sent to Chairman of the Government of Russia, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Union State Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko and Chairman of the State Duma, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Vyacheslav Volodin.

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