«Turkish hard work, national unity and foreign policy independence are a solid foundation for your country’s prosperity, and they command great respect,» the message of greetings reads.

The head of state noted that Minsk attaches great importance to relations with Ankara, which are traditionally based on friendship between the peoples and the two countries’ aspiration for global peace and stability. «I am confident that Belarusian-Turkish cooperation will continue to strengthen through the implementation of new initiatives in the economic, humanitarian and other areas in the interests of both countries and the region as a whole,» the president stressed. «I am convinced that the continuation of our personal dialogue will contribute to this.»

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Recep Tayyip Erdoğan excellent health and inexhaustible energy, and also happiness and wellbeing to the people of Türkiye.