Dear countrywomen,

I cordially congratulate you on the wonderful spring holiday, Women’s Day.

You fulfil honourably and with dignity your sacred mission, which has been placed on your delicate shoulders, to safeguard the family hearth, bring love and joy in this world.

Contemporary women are distinguished by professionalism, active participation in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the country. They undertake boldly the responsibility for the present of Belarus and its future.

The state rates highly the role of women-mothers who raise the growing generation and care for children.

I am confident that you, daughters of the dear Belarusian land, will always be an example of patriotism, diligence and loyalty to the civil duty.

Dear women! We bow deeply to you for your wisdom and spiritual generosity.

Thank you for the warmth of your hands and the shining of your eyes.

May your home be filled with cosiness and harmony, and your heart coated in warmth, care and attention of your relatives and loved ones!

Good health, spiritual vigour, success and happiness to you.

Alexander Lukashenko