Foreign leaders congratulated the President of Belarus and the Belarusian people on the New Year holidays
Congratulations on the New Year holidays are being sent to the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and the Belarusian people from foreign leaders, heads of international organizations, and prominent figures. This was reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Among those who have already sent congratulations are leaders from Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kuwait, Myanmar, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Palestine, as well as from the leadership of various international organizations, including CSTO and CIS.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin wished Alexander Lukashenko good health, prosperity, and success in the upcoming 2026 year. "Close allied interaction helps Russia and Belarus to honorably overcome any difficulties related to the complex international situation. By coordinating efforts in the areas of foreign policy, defense, and security, Moscow and Minsk effectively protect their legitimate interests on the world stage. The implementation of a set of measures aimed at strengthening our financial, economic, and scientific-technical sovereignty yields good results," - emphasized Vladimir Putin.President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev noted in his congratulatory message that in the outgoing year, Belarusian-Azerbaijani relations have been steadily developing, and cooperation has been strengthened in all priority areas. "I am convinced that in the coming year we will be able to fully realize the significant potential of cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Belarus," - emphasized Ilham Aliyev. He wished Alexander Lukashenko, his relatives, and loved ones strong health, happiness, inexhaustible energy, and success, and to the friendly people of Belarus - prosperity and well-being.
In his congratulatory message to the head of state and the people of Belarus, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov expressed firm confidence that through joint efforts, Minsk and Bishkek will continue to consistently strengthen multifaceted cooperation. "May the coming year strengthen the successes achieved, bring new achievements in the socio-economic sphere, and increase the well-being of the Belarusian people," - the congratulation states. - "On the eve of the holidays, allow me to wish you, esteemed Alexander Grigoryevich, strong health and further success, and to the people of Belarus - peace and prosperity."
President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian wished the President of Belarus health and success, and the Belarusian people happiness and well-being. "I express hope that in the coming year, through joint efforts based on the principle of peaceful coexistence, and acting on the basis of justice, we can ensure the establishment of peace and tranquility in today's restless world," - the congratulation states.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his congratulatory message to the Belarusian leader drew attention to the high level of development of Belarusian-Uzbek relations of traditional friendship and multifaceted partnership. "I am convinced that in the coming year we will continue to increase mutually beneficial cooperation between our two countries, implementing new promising initiatives in the interests of our peoples," - emphasized the President of Uzbekistan, wishing the head of the Belarusian state good health, success in all endeavors, and new achievements in state activities, and to the friendly people of Belarus - peace and well-being.
In a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon expressed confidence that in the upcoming 2026 year, Minsk and Dushanbe will fill fruitful interaction with new practical content. "It is gratifying that in 2025, the relations of friendship and multifaceted cooperation between our countries maintained a high dynamic and were marked by new joint steps for their progressive development for the benefit of our peoples," - the congratulation states. Emomali Rahmon wished Alexander Lukashenko and his loved ones strong health, happiness, and well-being, and to the fraternal people of Belarus - peace, stability, and further sustainable progress.
A congratulatory message to the President of Belarus and the Belarusian people was also sent by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov: "I sincerely congratulate you on the upcoming New Year, 2026! I wish you health, happiness, and success in your noble endeavors that contribute to strengthening partnership and mutual understanding on the international stage. May the New Year bring prosperity and well-being to the people of your country."
Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah wished the President of Belarus strong health and well-being, and the good relations between the peoples of the two countries further development and prosperity. "I want to wish that the New Year becomes a year of goodness for all humanity, bringing with it peace, security, and prosperity for all peoples of the world," - added the Emir of Kuwait.
Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Chairman of the National Security and Peace Commission Min Aung Hlaing in his congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that the existing potential of friendship between Belarus and Myanmar will be further strengthened in 2026. Min Aung Hlaing confirmed his firm commitment to close cooperation with the Belarusian side to effectively implement the agreements reached.
Warm wishes on the occasion of the holidays were sent to Alexander Lukashenko by President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: "May the New Year be marked by the renewal of our commitment to activating joint efforts and constructive interaction, dialogue, and mutual understanding, to overcome current conflicts and promote our joint aspirations for a more peaceful, stable, and confident future for our peoples."
Sincere congratulations were also sent to Alexander Lukashenko by President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas: "I wish you wonderful and happy holidays, as well as a favorable year in which you will enjoy goodness, health, and success, and in which the friendly people of Belarus and all peoples will live in peace, security, and prosperity."
Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' Kirill expressed gratitude to the Belarusian leader for his unwavering care for the protection of traditional moral values and attention to the needs and aspirations of the Belarusian Orthodox Church, which, in cooperation with the state authority, makes a significant contribution to the establishment in society of the principles of peace, goodness, justice, and mutual support. "I wish you strong health and God's help in your further high and responsible service to the people of Belarus," - the congratulation states.-0-
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