MINSK, 20 June (BelTA) – The present and future of Belarus largely depend on its youth, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a ceremony to honor university graduates and the faculty members in Minsk on 20 June, BelTA has learned.
The head of state stressed that it is a good tradition to meet with outstanding university graduates and the faculty members at the end of the academic year.
“The present and future of Belarus largely depend on you, the youth. It is crucial that you become not only skilled professionals but also true patriots, socially mature and spiritually rich individuals to whom we can trust with the future of our Belarus. The world is vast, but we have only one Belarus. Keep your homeland in your heart. Cherish and protect the peaceful sky over our country. This is the most precious thing we, the older generation, have preserved for you,” the president said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also expressed gratitude to the teaching staff for raising the generation who are devoted to their country, who respect traditions and uphold the values of Belarusian people.
“The work of a teacher is important and difficult. You have invested your teaching talent, your heart and soul in every student. We thank you, dear teachers,” the head of state said.
The president congratulated all graduates on the end of the academic year and wished them success on the path they have chosen.
“Today is a special day for you. It carries a touch of sadness as you part ways with your alma mater, but also a pleasant anticipation of your future victories. There is a saying: genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration,” the Belarusian leader remarked.
“Work hard and remember it is your time. Do not be afraid of difficulties or challenges. As I always say, do everything on time, do not put things off. Because later new problems and tasks will be waiting for you. And most importantly, do not give up if you make a mistake. Life is full of ups and downs. There will be failures, there will be setbacks. But as the saying goes, those who do nothing make no mistakes. Those who work hard and who are driven will undoubtedly achieve success, while making mistakes on the way. Yet those mistakes will temper you and give you the strength to move forward. This is what I wish for you,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
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