Lukashenko presents general’s shoulder straps to high-ranking officers 

MINSK, 16 July (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented general's shoulder straps to high-ranking officers in a solemn ceremony in the Palace of Independence on 16 July, BelTA has learned. 

Major-general’s shoulder straps were presented to colonels Aleksandr Bykov, Igor Kozlov, Vadim Surov and Ruslan Chekhov.

Shoulder straps of the major general of internal service were conferred on to Colonel of Internal Service Sergei Salanovich.

Shoulder straps of the major general of justice  were presented to Colonel of Justice Aleksei Aleshkevich.

Head of the Gomel Customs Service Andrei Misyuchenko received shoulder straps of the state councilor of customs service, 3rd class.