The Head of State, Aleksandr Lukashenko, sent greetings to the participants of the XXXII Minsk International Book Fair and the XI International Symposium of Writers "The Writer and Time". BELTA was informed about this by the Press Service of the President.
"The Minsk Book Fair, being a unique event in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of Belarus, holds a high international status and attracts the attention of thousands of people every year," the greetings read.
The President emphasised that the book has always been and remains the main source of knowledge, a part of the intellectual heritage of ancestors, and today, in the age of information technology, it contributes to strengthening national unity and fosters the development of the best moral qualities in youth.
It is noteworthy that the current forum is taking place in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, and many events and stands of the exhibition are dedicated to this event, telling about the feats, heroic struggle, and genocide of the Belarusian people, the Head of State noted.
"I am convinced that traditional meetings of writers and book lovers open new horizons for humanitarian cooperation, bringing countries and peoples closer together," the Belarusian leader stressed.
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished all participants and guests of the exhibition fruitful work and creative inspiration, interesting meetings, and pleasant impressions.