President: National Unity Day symbolizes national dignity and historical justice

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated compatriots on the Day of National Unity, a holiday symbolizing national dignity and historical justice, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency reports with reference to the press service of the Head of State.

September 17, 1939 is the day of reunification of the Belarusian people.

- The day of the return of our native land, given without our will for 18 years. This is a dramatic and at the same time heroic page, turning over which the nation united and united. Today we celebrate a holiday symbolizing national dignity and historical justice. For centuries, these values brought us closer and made us stronger, the message of greetings reads.

Ah. Lukashenka stressed that love for the Motherland, reverence for their origins, a sense of pride for the people and everything created by them over the centuries are the basis of peace and harmony in Belarus. The purpose and meaning of life is to preserve a common home for the sake of a happy future for children and grandchildren.

The President wished his compatriots good health, happiness and well-being.