President Alexander Lukashenko addressed the soldiers-internationalists, veterans of the war in Afghanistan. "Accept my sincere gratitude for the courage, fortitude and courage you demonstrated in the hot spots of the planet. We remember by names the sons of Belarus, who have confirmed loyalty to oath and military duty, bow to their parents, widows and children" , says the address.
The commemorative events in Minsk are held these minutes are on the Island of Courage and Sorrow. At the memorial service gathered participants of that terrible war and families of fallen soldiers.
