Dear compatriots!
Dear veterans and servicemen of the Belarusian army!
I sincerely congratulate you on the Defenders of the Fatherland and Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Belarus.
This national holiday is a symbol of deep respect for all generations of Fatherland defenders and embodies the unbreakable connection between the heroic past and the present.
In the year of the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, Defenders of the Fatherland and Armed Forces Day takes on special significance. In the sacred struggle against the enemy of humanity, Belarusian warriors set an example of the highest valor, fortitude, and selfless love for the Motherland.
This is a holiday for all who defended the freedom and independence of our Fatherland during the Great Patriotic War, who took the baton from the generation of victors and reliably ensure the country's security in modern conditions.
Today, the Republic of Belarus is an independent sovereign state where peace, stability, and accord are ensured. And no one should doubt that this will continue to be the case, because the defence of the Fatherland in our country is of a national character, and the Armed Forces are always ready to respond adequately to any challenges and threats.
I wish you goodness, happiness, and well-being, and new successes in service and work for the benefit of our native Belarus!
Alexander Lukashenko.
February 23, 2015.
News of Belarus (BELTA)