MINSK, 28 June (BelTA) – On 28 June, in the run-up to Independence Day and the 80th anniversary of the country's liberation from the Nazi invaders, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held an award ceremony for graduates and the staff of higher education institutions, BelTA has learned.
“You have earned the right to be here, in the sanctum sanctorum of the country’s political life - the Palace of Independence,” the head of state remarked. “This place has hosted all kinds of people: foreign dignitaries, senior officials, people receiving state awards and scientific degrees.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko went on saying: “But your presence adds a very special meaning to the everyday political life and solemn events. You are a symbol of the future, the future of our native Belarus. Just yesterday you defended your theses and passed a serious state exam. The confident look in your eyes suggests that you are ready to rise up to all kinds of professional challenges. Behind you are many days of hard work, sleepless nights, and anxiety of your family and friends.”
