Dear friends,

I cordially congratulate you on your professional holiday, the Rescuers' Day.

In the fight against catastrophes and natural disasters you have overcome many big challenges, displayed devotion to your work, courage in the most difficult situations. Bravery and self-sacrifice are your distinctive features.

While performing his duties, each rescuer makes a great contribution to ensuring security of our country.

Modern equipment and qualified personnel help workers of the Emergencies Ministry to cope with all tasks when they appear in difficult situations in Belarus and abroad.

I am convinced that workers of the bodies and divisions of the Emergencies Ministry will perform their duties with dignity and cherish the best rescuers' traditions.

I thank you for your service to the Motherland. I sincerely wish all workers and veterans strong health, happiness, well-being, and success in solving difficult problems for the benefit of the Republic of Belarus.

Alexander Lukashenko