President of Belarus Congratulates Leader of Uzbekistan on His Birthday

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko congratulated President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his birthday, BelTA reports.

"The successes of the Republic of Uzbekistan in strengthening statehood, modernizing economy and increasing authority in the international arena are indisputable evidence of the correctness of the course you are pursuing, as well as your selfless service to the Uzbek people," the congratulatory message reads. "I express my firm confidence that the traditions of fraternal Belarusian-Uzbek friendship will continue to be a solid foundation for the further development of bilateral cooperation, to which Minsk attaches special importance."

Alexander Lukashenko wished Shavkat Mirziyoyev good health and inexhaustible vital energy for new bright achievements for the benefit of Uzbekistan.