‘There is no nobler deed in the world than working for the benefit of your country’

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, has conferred state awards on employees of enterprises making up the Belarus President Property Management Directorate system. The Head of State called the ceremony a special and unique one, as it brought together representatives of one big united team — the Belarus President Property Management Directorate, which was established 30 years ago, just a month after the first presidential election in the history of sovereign Belarus took place.

Irina Kovaleva, Director of Minsk Hotel, was awarded the Medal for Labour Merits       BELTA

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that back then it was a small unit providing logistical support to the work of government bodies of the young independent country. Some people mistakenly believed that the Belarus President Property Management Directorate would be engaged only in solving everyday issues of the Head of State. In fact, this structure is in charge of a wide range of areas. “These are thousands of people who not only provide catering and healthcare services, but also produce food. This is a huge ministry,” the President said.
Today, the organisation employs more than 20,000 specialists. Among them are employees of public utilities, construction, culture, healthcare, health resorts, trade, catering, diplomatic service and hotels. The President also mentioned the contribution of 6,000 farmers, thanks to whom the enterprises of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate have become leaders in many areas of the country’s agriculture. The employees of the Department of Humanitarian Activities also received accolades, as thousands of charitable initiatives and socially significant projects have been implemented over this period.
The President stressed that the most important thing is that the Belarus President Property Management Directorate preserves the national heritage of Belarus as this structure is responsible for the world-famous natural brands of the country. “Belovezhskaya Pushcha and other national parks, Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, boundless forests with amazing flora and fauna, blue lakes are not just a priceless gift from God and ancestors,” the Head of State noted. 
He recalled how at the dawn of his presidency he made decisions to preserve this unique natural treasure. Back then, there were numerous attempts, including from abroad, to seize a part of the parks to use it for personal, selfish purposes. It was by the decision of the Head of State that the order was put in place there. “Our people, our neighbours, anyone should be able to visit this place, for tourist purposes only. The ban was introduced on the division of natural reserves and parks,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “This is what we will pass on to our descendants in pristine condition”. It is also necessary to preserve and pass on the unique cultural code, which, along with the Belarusian language, includes folk crafts,” the President pointed out. “They are unmatched in the world,” he added.
The Head of State emphasised that dozens of ancient folk traditions had also been preserved, while Belkhudozhpromysly, which was once made part of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate, employs thousands of talented craftsmen. “All this would have disappeared if we had not taken care of it. I was the one who had to make the decision. Wherever I paid a visit, people asked me for help to preserve these invaluable things,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.
The President expressed confidence that the awards ceremony would become a new incentive for everyone to work even better.

 “There is no nobler deed in the world than working for the benefit of your country — Belarus. Time has chosen us to make our country even stronger and more beautiful,” the President said.

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State awards for distinguished employees

They received orders, medals and honorary titles for many-year service, high professionalism, personal contribution to the development of the agro-industrial complex, protection of flora and fauna, significant achievements in civil state service and production activities, merits in the construction industry, hotel services, promotion and protection of public health, culture and art.
The Order of Honour was awarded to Ivan Bobrovsky, head of the Ozerny health resort. A large group of employees was awarded the Medal for Labour Merits. The group included Marta Arutyunova, machine milking operator of the agricultural enterprise Voskhod, Antonina Isakova, leading artist of the art products enterprise Slutsk Belts, Vladimir Pretkel, forester of the Braslav Lakes National Park, Olga Savonchik, seamstress of the Bobruisk unitary production enterprise Factory of Art Products.
The medal of Francysk Skaryna was bestowed upon Sergei Kuntsevich, an orchestra artist - leading musician of the Belarus President Orchestra. Veronika Kutko, Head of the Department for Financing Government Bodies of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate, received the Medal for Impeccable Service III Class.
Irina Abelskaya, Chief Doctor of the National Clinical Medical Centre, was awarded the Honoured Doctor of the Republic of Belarus title.
Viktor Milto, a tractor-machine operator of the agricultural production of the Staroselie machine yard of the agricultural company Aleksandriyskoye, and Marina Pus, Deputy Director General for Commercial Affairs of the Pinsk meat processing plant, received the Honoured Workers of Agriculture of Belarus titles.
The letter of commendation of the President of Belarus for contribution to ensuring favourable conditions for the stay and functioning of diplomatic missions, their staff and representatives of international organisations in Belarus were presented to the staff of the Main Department for the Service of Diplomatic Corps and Official Delegations Dipservice. The letter of commendation also went to the personnel of the President Hotel for significant achievements in hotel and restaurant services and high social and economic development indicators. 

Aleksandr Lukashenko: with establishment of Security Council, importance of law enforcement agencies was raised to a new level

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the members of Belarus’ Security Council, as well as active and retired employees of the State Secretariat of the Security Council on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of this structure, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service.

“The Security Council, formed on August 5th, 1994, has passed a path that became an integral part of the history of sovereign Belarus. By establishing this constitutional, supreme collegial co-ordinating and political body in the field of national security, we have raised the status and importance of all law enforcement agencies to a new level,” the congratulatory message reads. 

According to the Head of State, the mechanism created in the country to protect against external and internal threats during periods of escalation of regional contradictions and global instability has repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness. 
The President thanked the retired employees who stood at the origins of the founding of the State Secretariat of the Security Council, building interdepartmental co-ordination of the activities of state bodies in order to protect Belarus. “You are an example of devoted service to the Fatherland, an example of true patriotism,” the Belarusian leader stated. 
Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence in the high professionalism and reliability of all those who — at an acute moment of confrontation with new hybrid threats — protect peace in their native land, bequeathed to their contemporaries by the generation of winners. “The Security Council of the Republic of Belarus, relying on the State Secretariat, will continue to conscientiously solve the tasks assigned to it to ensure national security,” the President stressed. “Time has chosen us, and we will do everything to keep the sky over Belarus clear.” 

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted Belteleradiocompany’s role  in strengthening Belarus’ information sovereignty

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the staff of the National State Television and Radio Company of Belarus on the 30th anniversary of its establishment, sb.by reports with reference to the Belarusian leader’s press service.
According to the Head of State, preserving the best traditions of domestic journalism, Belarus’ largest media holding has united real broadcast stars who are known and loved by millions of Belarusian citizens. “Being at the forefront of information broadcasting, you always openly talk about the most important things while objectively showing the whole world the truth about the past and present of your native Belarus,” the congratulatory message reads. “It is gratifying that the name of our country adorns the names of channels of socio-political, family, cultural, sports and international broadcasting. Together and individually, they educate and inspire their viewers to good and useful endeavours.”
The President expressed confidence that the high ratings of the TV and radio company’s programmes, the respect of its employees for the Belarusian audience and listeners, and the constant pursuit of self-improvement will continue to strengthen Belarus’ information sovereignty. Aleksandr Lukashenko wished all employees of Belteleradiocompany strong health, well-being, further fruitful work and conquering new professional heights.

Based on materials of sb.by and belta.by