Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is presenting state awards to outstanding representatives of various fields. The ceremony is taking place at the Palace of Independence ahead of the Day of People’s Unity, BelTA has learned.
Honoring Belarusians, who have made a significant contribution to the country’s development, strengthening its sovereignty and defense capabilities, in the run-up to this important holiday has already become a tradition. In essence, this day has become a cornerstone of the nation’s cohesion and unity. It stands alongside Victory Day and Independence Day as one of Belarus' most significant state holidays, Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
“From the perspective of decades that have passed, 17 September 1939, when the artificial and shameful border between Western and Eastern Belarus was eliminated, is seen as an act of restoring historical justice (which it truly was). This event marks one of the most significant turning points in the history of Belarusian statehood, firmly binding together eras and generations with an invisible thread,” the president said.
