"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich!

Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of a significant date - the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation," the message of congratulations on the Belarusian President's website reads.

Lukashenko expressed confidence that cooperation between Moscow and Minsk within the framework of the Union State and other interstate associations creates the necessary conditions for successfully overcoming global challenges and threats.

The Kremlin reported that as part of the talks in St. Petersburg on June 25, the leaders of the states will discuss the development of bilateral relations and integration processes.

Lukashenka also announced plans to talk with the Russian president about the situation in Ukraine.