Lukashenko expressed hope that the Swiss authorities will maintain the country's neutral status in international affairs

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, on behalf of the Belarusian people and himself personally, congratulated the people of Switzerland on their national holiday – the Foundation Day of the Confederation. BELTA was informed about this by the press service of the Head of State.

"Belarusians and Swiss people equally value the need to maintain peace and advocate for the restoration of a stable and just world order based on the norms and principles of international law," the congratulatory message reads.

The Head of State noted that Minsk is always ready to support Bern's diplomatic initiatives for resolving contentious situations in Europe, based on