Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa as the country celebrates Freedom Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. 

“Thirty years ago, your valiant people defeated the shameful phenomenon of apartheid, finally achieved fair treatment of citizens, the right for everyone to shape the future of their country. Since that moment, your state has embodied the ideals of sovereign equality, multipolarity, sustainable development, regional integration and equal opportunities for everyone in international relations,” the message of congratulations reads.