Title: Lukashenko Congratulates Assad on Independence Day and Affirms Belarus's Support for Syria

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in his greetings to Syrian President Bashar Assad on the national holiday "Independence Day, Day of Liberation," affirmed his country's commitment to providing necessary assistance to Syria in facing severe sanctions and political pressures, as well as to developing relations between the two countries. He noted that "2023 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Minsk and Damascus. Given the historic significance of this date, I would like to emphasize that Belarus intends to build mutually beneficial cooperation with Syria, and I look forward to further fruitful development with your support for dialogue in all areas."