The concert opened with the interpretation of the anthems of Belarus and Russia.The congratulations of the Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, the President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and the Russian President Vladimir Putin were read by Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko and Deputy Russian Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.”Time has proven the strength and inseparability of Belarusian-Russian friendship based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, trust and support, historical community and adherence to the same spiritual and moral values. In accordance with the will of the peoples, we are constantly strengthening the potential of the Union state,” he said, congratulating Alexander Lukashenko.The congratulatory message from the President of Belarus also noted that the two countries are joining forces to implement a set of strategic measures aimed at strengthening sovereignty and accelerating development.Vladimir Putin’s congratulatory message states that our countries and peoples are systematically expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields. Union State mechanisms are also being vigorously improved. The countries coordinate their efforts on the international scene, in the field of defense and security. Programs aimed at strengthening financial, economic and scientific and technological sovereignty are also successfully implemented.”I am sure that the further strengthening of the full range of allied ties fully meets the interests of our brotherly peoples,” reads the Russian president’s congratulatory message.The Moscow State Academic Theater “Russian Song” and Nadezhda Babkina perform in front of the audience.
