Alexander Lukashenko: people’s will and respect for heroic history is Belarus’ sovereignty source
MINSK, 3 July (BelTA) – People’s will and respect for the heroic history is a source of the Belarusian sovereignty, Belarusian Head of State Alexander Lukashenko said at the military parade to mark Independence Day and the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazis.
“It is deeply symbolic that we celebrate Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus on 3 July, hence, uniting the most sacred notions for us – Freedom and Independence. By making this day the main state holiday, the Belarusian people have once again proved their wisdom. The source of our sovereignty is neither declarations on paper nor the statements of so-called national leaders. It is people’s will and respect for the heroic past, for glorious and unforgettable deed of the millions of soldiers and officers, partisans and peaceful citizens,” the President stressed.
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that despite the fact that the Nazis were able to invade the Belarusian land, they could not force the Belarusian people to their knees. Almost 1.5 million natives fought in the Great Patriotic War.
Alexander Lukashenko named the Bagration operation a paragon of military art, one of the brightest pages in the history of the Great patriotic War. The operation helped oust the Nazi occupants and create conditions for the complete liberation of Europe.
“We remember and take pride of the deeds of the preceding generation. The veterans of the Great Patriotic War will stay the most respected citizens of our country,” Alexander Lukashenko said.
