According to Lukashenko, Belarus highly values the strong relations of priority cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries. “I am convinced that we will continue to do our utmost to strengthen these ties through the successful implementation of joint projects,” he emphasized. The president also noted that the Venezuelan people, fraternal to the Belarusians, know well the value of freedom and have confidently advanced towards the high ideals of justice, peace and equality for several decades, despite numerous challenges and obstacles from hostile countries.

Dear Nicolas, Lukashenko expresse, in the recent parliamentary and regional elections, Venezuelans reaffirmed their commitment to the course of development charted by my eternal friend, Commander Hugo Chavez, which the state is steadily pursuing today under your wise leadership, .

He also wished Maduro good health and inexhaustible strength to implement the most ambitious plans, as well as unity and progress to the citizens of Venezuela. Venezuela celebrates its national holiday, Independence Day, on July 5.

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