President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the Ukrainian people on Independence Day, the press service of the Belarusian leader said.
“Many generations of Belarusians and Ukrainians have lived in harmony and respect for centuries. From time immemorial, our ancestors traded, created families and raised children, together courageously fought with fascism, rebuilt a common state in the first post -war five -year plans, the congratulations said. – and according to Today we are united by such character traits as hard work, zeal, respect for the eldest and their traditions, original culture. “
Lukashenko said that having received independence more than three decades ago, both countries chose independent ways of their development, the construction of the future.
“For the sake of this, we must create safe opportunities for a decent coexistence of the entire region. We must use the value of our neighborhood to stop confrontation. The Belarusian side is ready to do everything necessary and even more. I believe that we can do it”, – emphasized Lukashenko.
Lukashenko wished all the inhabitants of Ukraine so that in a very nearly nearby on their land, the invaluable and so necessary for all people of good will the world. “