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Syrian president congratulates Lukashenko on re-election

Bashar al-Assad. Photo courtesy of Reuters (www.reuters.com)

MINSK, 12 August (BelTA) – President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad has congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko on re-election, BelTA has learned.

“I am very happy to convey my warmest congratulations on your victory in the presidential election. I wish you success in your work, progress and prosperity for Belarusians, a nation that is friendly to our people,” the Syrian leader said.

He went on saying: “Your victory and re-election as Belarus’ president open up new opportunities for our governments to boost cooperation in all the areas and to advance our relations to a brand new level in the interests of two friendly countries and peoples.”

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