Lukashenko: Belarus ready to contribute to success of African renaissance through cooperation with African Union

25 мая 2024

On behalf of the Belarusian people and on his own behalf, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Chairman of the African Union Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and, in his person, all the heads of state and government of Africa on the Day of this continent, BELTA reports.

At present, Africa plays a very significant role in the life of the whole planet, the Belarusian leader pointed out. "It is not only a huge market in its scale and natural riches, but also a treasury of original culture. They open in all their grandeur to those who come here with good intentions, as a true friend and reliable partner," the message of greetings reads. - Belarus is one of them. According to the President, our country is known in many African capitals, and the space of interaction is expanding every year. "Our main emphasis is on support in deepening competencies in industry, agriculture, creating new jobs, organizing medical care, ensuring food security, training personnel in a wide range of areas," the head of state stressed.

The President noted Minsk's readiness to fruitfully cooperate with the African Union and its member states, as well as to contribute to the success of the African Renaissance, to support the rights of peoples to self-determination," the President said.