Lukashenko sends greetings to border service on Border Guard’s Day

28/05/2024 09:05

MINSK, 28 May (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent best wishes to the command, personnel, veterans of the border service of the Republic of Belarus as they mark Border Guard’s Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“The inviolability of the country’s borders is the most important condition for preserving its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and their protection is a matter of honor, patriotic duty and special responsibility of every border guard,” the message of congratulations reads.

The head of state went on saying: “Our country has built a modern, mobile, well-equipped, professional border service that promptly responds to all external challenges and threats every day, effectively protecting the State Border of the Republic of Belarus and ensuring national security.”

“In the run-up to the 80th anniversary of Belarus’ liberation from the Nazi invaders, we want to celebrate the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. We remember the fortitude and courage of the border guards who were the first to stand in the way of the enemy and gave their lives for our bright future,” the president of Belarus emphasized. “It should always be like that. I have no doubt that today you have all the necessary knowledge, skills and means to push back against every incident of border trespassing and protect peace in our native land. I would like to address special words of appreciation to the veterans of the border service who dedicated the best years of their life to protecting the border and wish them good health and longevity.”

“I wish peace, happiness, prosperity and new professional achievements to border guards and their families, as well as to veterans of the border service” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.