President presents state awards at Independence Palace

2 декабря 2016

By Ilona Krasutskaya: President Alexander Lukashenko has presented state awards to 36 people of different occupations at today’s ceremony in the Palace of Independence, honouring the best of the best according to the past five years’ results. Awards went to medical professionals, construction workers, teachers, athletes and artists, defence and law enforcement representatives being the most numerous group. It is them who ensure Belarus’ defence capability and therefore its sovereignty and independence.

Alexander Lukashenko thanked the awardees for their professionalism, after which the event continued in an informal setting.