Lukashenko: Belarus is interested in resuming equal political dialogue with Bulgaria

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on behalf of the Belarusian people and himself has congratulated the Bulgarian people on Liberation Day, BelTA informs.

"Since ancient times, our countries are united by Slavic traditions, common spiritual values, Orthodoxy and Cyrillic language. Belarusians were among those who fought for the liberation of Bulgaria and its independence during the Second World War. Although Belarus and Bulgaria have chosen different ways of development and different alliances, our cooperation has always been constructive, based on the principles of trust and respect," the congratulatory message runs. - I am confident that the unfavourable political state of affairs will not be able to break the spirit of friendship and the numerous ties between the Belarusians and Bulgarians."

The head of the state underlined that Minsk is always interested in resuming equal political dialogue with Sofia, expanding trade and economic cooperation, contacts between the regions, joint scientific, educational and humanitarian activities.

Alexander Lukashenko wished the friendly Bulgarian people peace, prosperity, well-being and fruitful work for the benefit of their homeland.