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MINSK, 23 June (BelTA) – Belarus hopes that young people will play a big role in the dynamic development of all walks of life in the country, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when speaking at the national gala for university graduates on 23 June, BelTA has learned.

“I would like to extend my best greetings to all graduates. Aspire, create, work, and you will be a success. Do not forget that you can reach the summit of your professional career only by expanding your knowledge and experience. Do your best to meet the expectations of your teachers and parents. Of course, you have achieved everything you have today yourselves, but it is also a big achievement of your parents and teachers. You are the most important people, the fulfillment of dreams and future plans for your parents and teachers. We hope that your education and energy will help promote the dynamic development of all walks of life in the Belarusian society,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

The head of state remarked that this wonderful gala is a scintillating ending of the student period. “It is great that this period was successful for you. You have acquired good knowledge and skills, professions and experience of social work. In fact, you have a reliable springboard for progress,” he said. “Now you have university diplomas. New horizons are open for you. The state guarantees the first job and a social status for you.”

At the same time, the president remarked that the today’s gala is an important event both for university graduates and for the entire country. It takes place at the Palace of Independence, the cradle of Belarusian statehood, for a reason. “This is a sign of respect for youth, for the new generation of specialists,” he stressed.

Alexander Lukashenko wished the graduates to make the right steps at every stage of life and make them in time. “If you fail to do something at the right moment, it might be late tomorrow because you will not be able to do this as there will be other tasks and problems,” the head of state added.

Alexander Lukashenko also presented the state awards and the president's letters of commendation university lecturers and graduates. After the official ceremony the guests will enjoy a concert and an entertainment program.

Attending the event are more than 270 guests, including the country’s top officials, heads of Belarusian state and private universities, lecturers and graduates from all regions.