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MINSK, 26 June (BelTA) – Prosperity, stability, and peaceful existence of Belarus are in hands of young Belarusians. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement in his speech at the national ball for university graduates on 26 June, BelTA has learned.

The head of state called upon the young people to seek their future in Belarus. “I say it not because I am the president. It is your land. You will always be needed here, in this land. You will always feel at home here. You will be masters of this land. Your knowledge, skills and enterprising spirit will always find applications. Love your country and work for its benefit. Apart from material wellbeing you will be able to earn the respect of your compatriots, which is more important than money,” Alexander Lukashenko told those present.

“Young people are responsible for our Belarus. Its prosperity, stability, and peaceful existence are in your hands as of today,” the head of state told the university graduates.

The President stressed that the Belarusian nation will be able to look into the future with confidence if young people are willing to create and be masters of their own land, if they are willing to understand and appreciate beauty and kindness. It is important for young people to respect the wise traditions passed down by ancestors. It is important for young people to try and accomplish as many good deeds as possible for the sake of future generations, added Alexander Lukashenko.