Dear colleagues!
On behalf of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on the Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus Day!
At all times, the most valuable thing in our life has been peace, tranquility and stability. Today, when tensions are escalating near our borders, this holiday is becoming particularly relevant.
The military doctrine of the Republic of Belarus is purely defensive in nature. Our country proceeds from the fact that none of the States is an enemy for it. At the same time, the Belarusian state will defend its national interests using all available means.
February 23 is the main holiday of men who have passed the roads of war, guarding the borders of the Motherland in peacetime, comprehending the wisdom of military sciences from books, manuals, textbooks. But the Motherland is defended not only with a machine gun in hand. To benefit your country, to contribute to its prosperity, wherever you work, means to serve the Fatherland.
2023 is the Year of Peace and Creation. Today, scientists of the Academy of Sciences not only provide scientific support for the socio-economic development of the country. Scientists make a significant contribution to the development of dual-use technologies. These are new radio equipment, personal protective equipment, optics, high-tech equipment, unmanned aerial systems, etc. Many employees of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus have served in the armed forces, have military ranks and awards.
The February 23 holiday is filled with notes of kindness, honor, justice and nobility. I wish you excellent health, a strong rear, a clear sky over your head and success in your work! Be safe and happy! May your families always live in love, harmony and prosperity, protected by your reliable and wise patronage! I wish you peace, kindness and well-being!