President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the Federal President of the Swiss Confederation Alena Berse on the national holiday – the day of the foundation of the Confederation, the press service of the Belarusian leader said.
“The history of Belarus and Switzerland is inextricably linked with their geographical position at the intersection of strategically important paths, both states are characterized by ethnic and confessional diversity. We are united by a lot of things,” the congratulation says.
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Lukashenko expressed confidence that the peoples of both countries have excellent potential for expanding bilateral ties in the economic, scientific, educational, cultural and sports fields, including thanks to serious developments of past years.
“In this sense, they cannot but bother the current trends in Switzerland, which negatively affect the development of our interaction. First of all, this applies to joining the unjust and illegitimate restrictive measures of the EU against Belarus, – Lukashenko drew attention. – We expect from Swiss partners A truly objective, balanced and pragmatic position in relation to the Republic of Belarus, we confirm the unchanged readiness for cooperation on the principles of equal rights and mutual respect to restore peace and security in the region and the world. “
Lukashenko wished Alena Berse and the multinational people of Switzerland further prosperity and well -being.