Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended Independence Day greetings to President Isaac Herzog of Israel, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The head of state noted that the Jewish people have centuries-old traditions, including religious and educational ones, which continue to shape the foundations of modern Israeli society’s identity.
“Famous spiritual centers, yeshivas, once operated on Belarusian soil,” the message of greetings reads. “People from our counrty were among the founders of the State of Israel. All of this brings our two peoples closer together, as both have endured the shared hardships of World War II and the tragedy of the Holocaust.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that Belarusians know well what war means and therefore consistently advocate for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. “The events in the Middle East cause concern and pain in our hearts, but we hope for the swift restoration of calm in the region,” he added.
“As the situation normalizes, Minsk is ready to expand contacts and cooperation in the fields of education, medicine, technology, agriculture, and tourism,” the Belarusian leader said. “I am convinced that our shared historical heritage and close human ties will continue to serve as the foundation for constructive dialogue between Belarus and Israel.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Isaac Herzog excellent health and success, and a happy life and prosperity to the people of Israel.
