The message reads, in part:
“Eighty years ago today, our fathers and grandfathers, who fought side by side in the Red Army, liberated Minsk from the Nazi invaders.
It is important that the bonds of friendship and mutual assistance, which grew even stronger during the difficult wartime years, continue to serve as a solid foundation for the development of strategic partnership and alliance between our countries today. Russia and Belarus are successfully cooperating in various spheres and effectively coordinating their efforts against external threats and challenges.
I am confident that the further development of the entire range of our constructive bilateral ties and the strengthening of the Union State bodies will serve the best interests of our fraternal nations.
I wholeheartedly wish you good health and success, and happiness and well-being to the people of Belarus.”