MINSK, 3 January (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Cuba President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez as the country celebrates Liberation Day of the Republic of Cuba, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
“Your country, which for many decades has felt incessant pressure from the collective West led by the United States, has rightfully acquired the authority and respect of most nations of the planet due to its steadfast position,” the message of greetings reads.
According to the head of state, Minsk and Havana have special, truly friendly relations based on the community of values - from building a socially-oriented economy to establishing a just world order.
“I am convinced that the multifaceted Belarusian-Cuban cooperation will continue developing dynamically and successfully, which will make an important contribution to the wellbeing of our peoples,” the Belarusian leader said.
The Belarusian president also sent greetings to Raul Castro Ruz. “For more than seven decades Cuba has been a shining example for all the peoples of the world who are fighting for their liberation and freedom. The Cubans are uncompromisingly defending their deserved right to pursue an independent internal and foreign policy, which inspires respect and support from the progressive part of the world community,” the message of greetings runs.
The Belarusian leader reiterated his intention to strengthen friendly relations and continue long-term cooperation with Cuba and expressed his readiness to continue to provide all possible support to Havana in the international arena.
