President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Supreme Patriarch Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on his birthday. This was reported to a BELTA correspondent by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The congratulatory message states that Belarus holds in high regard the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the oldest in Christianity, which has preserved its unique traditions for almost 2,000 years.
"The faith of ancestors has always been and remains an unshakable spiritual guide for both Armenians and Belarusians, strengthening their sincere friendship and mutual understanding," the Head of State emphasized. "I am convinced that your selfless educational activities, well-deserved authority, and prayerful assistance will be entirely directed towards maintaining peace and harmony in society, and preserving the national identity of the Armenian people."
Alexander Lukashenko wished Karekin II good health, confidence in the future, and inexhaustible energy in his high service.