Lukashenko congratulated people of Finland on Independence Day on behalf of Belarusian people and himself
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the people of Finland on Independence Day, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service
"Periods of constructive co-operation are of absolute value in the long-term history of relations between our countries. It was during the time of interaction, not restrictions, that valuable human contacts were established, ties between enterprises and institutions developed, experience was exchanged, projects in the fields of agriculture, woodworking, transport, logistics, education and culture were implemented," the congratulatory message reads.
The Head of State stressed that the return of Minsk and Helsinki to a full-fledged dialogue in the current conditions is not a dogma or a political declaration, but a necessity dictated by modern circumstances, a requirement of both peoples who want to live in peace and harmony.
"Belarus is ready to resume bilateral co-operation with Finland and expand its range, taking into account your country's chairmanship in the OSCE next year," the President noted. "I hope that Helsinki, as it was 50 years ago, will contribute to the return of the organisation to the functional concepts that make up its name: security and co-operation."
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished all Finns good health, prosperity and confidence in the future.
