President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated his compatriots, soldiers and veterans of the Armed Forces on the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces. This is reported by BelTA with reference to the press service of the Belarusian leader.
"This holiday is inextricably linked to the struggle of Belarusians for sovereignty and independence, for the right to live freely in their native land," the congratulatory message reads. - The best traits of our people - courage, steadfastness and heroism - were most vividly demonstrated during the Great Patriotic War, when both old and young stood up in defense of the great Motherland. We cherish the memory of this feat, and in the year of the 80th anniversary of the liberation from Nazi invaders we have special words of gratitude to our dear veterans," the head of state said.
The head of state stressed that Belarus is proud of the defenders of the Fatherland of all generations who have always fulfilled their military duty with honor. "This was the case in Afghanistan and other hot spots of the planet," the President noted.
Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that the Armed Forces have everything they need to repel any aggressor, to defend peace and harmony on the Belarusian land. The system of territorial defense and people's militia created in the country makes the defense of the Fatherland truly nationwide.
The President wished health, happiness, well-being and success in serving the Fatherland.
