Lukashenko congratulates cosmonaut pilot Oleg Novitsky on his 55th birthday

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated cosmonaut pilot, Hero of the Russian Federation Oleg Novitsky on his 55th birthday, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency reports with reference to the press service of the Belarusian leader.

- Your life path is an example of high professionalism, dedication to aviation and astronautics. With your hard work and determination, you have written bright pages in the history of the exploration of the Universe, gained high authority and fame both in your native Belarusian land and far beyond its borders, Alexander Lukashenko said.

According to the President, Novitsky’s active public work aimed at strengthening friendship and cooperation between the fraternal peoples of Belarus and Russia, as well as developing the scientific and technological potential of the Union State deserves special gratitude.

Ah. Lukashenko wished O. Novitsky and his relatives good health, new achievements, happiness and well-being.

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