Lukashenko: Belarus intends to increase mutually beneficial co-operation with Syria

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, has congratulated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the national holiday: Evacuation Day, the Belarusian leader’s press service reports

“Under your leadership, the country has been courageously withstanding the tests in the face of severe sanctions restrictions and political pressure from the aggressive West, while coping with the consequences of natural disasters,” the congratulatory message reads. “Belarus will continue to provide the necessary assistance to fraternal Syria – to overcome as soon as possible the hardships that have befallen your state.”

The Belarusian leader reminded that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Minsk and Damascus, “Attaching historical significance to this anniversary date, I want to emphasise that Belarus intends to increase mutually beneficial co-operation with Syria. I look forward to further fruitful development of the interstate dialogue in all areas with your personal support.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Bashar al-Assad good health and peace.