Dear veterans and servicemen of the Armed Forces,

residents of the Vitebsk region!

Please accept our sincere congratulations on the Defender of the Fatherland Day and the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus!

To be a reliable shield against external threats, to preserve peace on our native land, to protect the country's independence, to serve the Fatherland and the Belarusian people – this is the duty and calling of strong and courageous citizens of the Republic of Belarus.

The Armed Forces of Belarus are not only a guarantor of our security and territorial integrity but also an example of genuine patriotism, a pillar of the state's stability and development. A modern, strong army demonstrates high professionalism and successfully accomplishes its assigned tasks.

We thank you for your courage, professionalism, and readiness to defend our native land at any moment! We wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your service and work! May the sky above our country always be peaceful, and the borders of the Motherland – inviolable!

Sincerely,

A.M. Subbotin,

Chairman

of the Vitebsk Regional

Executive Committee

V.V. Terentyev,

Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional

Council of Deputies

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