Dear workers and veterans of the agricultural industry!

Accept congratulations on the most important state holiday – Day of People's Unity!

September 17th – the date in which our national resilience is encoded. With this holiday we commemorate the reunification of East and West Belarus in 1939, the triumph of historical justice and the right of Belarusians to be a single, unique people. Our ancestors endured years of harsh pressure and attempts at assimilation, but preserved the main thing – an unbroken connection with Homeland and faith in a common future.

For us, farmers, the concept of "unity" has a special, profound meaning. It begins with the land – that very land which we carefully cultivate to ensure the country's food security. Today, the Belarusian agricultural complex is a reliable foundation for national and economic security. From genetics and biotechnology to high yields and exports to world markets – each of our successes is the result of the coordinated effort of thousands of people united by a common goal.

We confidently declare ourselves in the world, because behind every technological breakthrough and achievement lies professionalism, solidarity, and dedication to the common cause.

May each day bring joy of achievements, pride in one's work, and confidence in tomorrow. I wish you good health, family well-being, and new professional victories for the benefit of the prosperity of our united and indelible Belarus!

Yuriy Gorlov, Minister of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus