MINSK, 20 June (BelTA) – The present and future of Belarus largely depend on its youth, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a ceremony to honor university graduates and the faculty members in Minsk on 20 June,
BelTA has learned.
The head of state stressed that it is a good tradition to meet with outstanding university graduates and the faculty members at the end of the academic year.

“The present and future of Belarus largely depend on you, the youth. It is crucial that you become not only skilled professionals but also true patriots, socially mature and spiritually rich individuals to whom we can trust with the future of our Belarus. The world is vast, but we have only one Belarus. Keep your homeland in your heart. Cherish and protect the peaceful sky over our country. This is the most precious thing we, the older generation, have preserved for you,” the president said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko also expressed gratitude to the teaching staff for raising the generation who are devoted to their country, who respect traditions and uphold the values of Belarusian people.
“The work of a teacher is important and difficult. You have invested your teaching talent, your heart and soul in every student. We thank you, dear teachers,” the head of state said.