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27 Jun 2023

Lukashenko presents general's shoulder straps to high-ranking officers

MINSK, 27 June (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented general's shoulder straps to high-ranking officers in a solemn ceremony in the Palace of Independence on 27 June, BelTA has learned.

The head of state presented Major General shoulder straps to Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Armed Forces Andrei Lukyanovich, First Deputy Chief of Support Services of the Armed Forces - Chief of Support Aleksandr Mosolovand Chairman of the State Border Committee Konstantin Molostov. The straps of Major General of Police were presented to the Head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee Aleksandr Shastaylo, Major General of Justice to Head of the Investigative Committee Department for Vitebsk Oblast Aleksandr Gutsko, and Class Rank of State Counselor of Justice 3rd Class - Prosecutor of Grodno Oblast Aleksandr Zhukov.

"I sincerely thank you for fulfilling your duty conscientiously, selflessly serving the Motherland, and congratulate you on the new military rank. The number one task of yours and all people in uniform is to take the necessary measures to prevent the escalation of the situation. It has already reached the boiling point. Just throw in a match and everything will flare up, even explode. This must be brought to the attention of all personnel, your subordinates on the ground. You don't have to constantly think about some lofty matters. Leave that to the politicians. You have clear and understandable tasks. We are all professionals, each in his own field. This is what we must do first of all," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

"I am sure that you will continue to perform your duties with honor. You have spent a lifetime getting ready to defend our country and our people. You will be able to protect our Motherland from any risks and any threats. I am absolutely convinced of this," the president said.