Dear friends,
I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the momentous anniversary – the 80th anniversary of the founding of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
Together with the country, your oldest research institution in Belarus has had a long and glorious journey.
Over the years of its history the Academy has grown into a large intellectual and humanities centre, made an enormous contribution to the progress of national economy, science and culture. It has cultivated a myriad of outstanding scientists who have glorified Belarus.
Today the Academy occupies leading positions in many priority areas of research, expanding the ties between science and production. We are rightfully proud of the achievements of Belarusian scientists, appreciate their professionalism, creative energy and loyalty to their calling.
May your outstanding team continue to work with the same amount of inspiration and dedication, helping consolidate Belarus in the international community and increasing the intellectual assets of our people.
I wish you good health, new scientific achievements and exciting discoveries, happiness and success in your work for the good of the Fatherland.
Alexander Lukashenko | 
