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Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Colombia

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President of Colombia Gustavo Petro on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“Belarus is committed to mutually beneficial development and peaceful settlement of conflicts. Belarus thinks highly of the important steps taken by the leadership of Colombia to restore harmony and tranquility on Colombian soil,” the message of congratulations reads.

The head of state noted that Belarus shares the concept of the social policy pursued by the president of Colombia as this policy seeks to improve the living standards of the most vulnerable population groups. “Minsk would like to bring cooperation with Bogotá to a new level and to make the most of cooperation potential in trade, economy, science, technology, culture and other fields,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Gustavo Petro excellent health and many successes in his work, as well as peace and prosperity to the people of Colombia.

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