The message said, in part:
“In Russia you are known as a firm believer in friendship and cooperation between our countries and peoples, and your energetic efforts to promote Russian-Belarusian integration are highly appreciated.
“It is gratifying that the versatile partnership between our states is creating a firm foundation for bilateral coordination based on the principles of friendliness and mutual respect.”
In conclusion, President Putin expressed his firm belief that through joint efforts Russia and Belarus would be able to implement large-scale plans for deepening allied relations between the two states and for their dynamic development on the basis of equal democratic principles.