Lukashenko: Belarusian customs has become a high-tech tool for protecting the country’s economy

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the personnel and veterans of the customs service on the 35th anniversary of its formation, as well as on the professional holiday - Customs Day, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports with reference to the press service of the Belarusian leader.

- A new chapter in the history of domestic customs began in the difficult conditions of the change of eras, simultaneously with the acquisition of our country's independence. For three and a half decades, almost from scratch, a reliable system has been created, of which our state is rightfully proud today. Having passed an impressive path of modernization, the Belarusian customs has become a high-tech tool for protecting the country’s economic interests and fighting cross-border crime, the message of greetings reads.

- Thanks to professionalism, integrity and loyalty to the duty of employees, as well as constant improvement of control and effective implementation of digital technologies, stable filling of the republican budget is ensured, favorable conditions are created for conducting foreign economic activity, Alexander Lukashenko noted.

The head of state addressed special words of gratitude to the veterans who laid a solid foundation for the modern customs service, passing on the best traditions to the younger generation.

“I am sure that, based on the rich experience, Belarusian customs officers will continue to solve the tasks at the highest level,” he stressed.

The President wished the personnel and veterans of the customs service good health, prosperity, goodness and peace, success and new achievements for the sake of prosperity of Belarus.