Lukashenko at the Quality Mark award ceremony: it was a competition of the strongest and the equal
The first holders of the Quality Mark in the history of sovereign Belarus underwent a rigorous selection process to meet the criteria of innovation, technological advancement, safety, and several others. This was stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on January 23 at the award ceremony for the symbols of the State Quality Mark, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
"Any sovereign, independent state that considers itself such must have its own serious traditions, deeply rooted in people's minds. And I very much hope that today's landmark day, in all senses, will become such a tradition," said Alexander Lukashenko, opening the ceremony.
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The President recalled that exactly one year ago, the State Quality Mark was established as an attribute of official recognition, and now the first holders of this highest award in the history of the young independent Belarusian state have been determined.
"These are well-known brands that we proudly refer to as 'Made in Belarus'. They have undergone a rigorous selection process to meet the criteria of innovation, technological advancement, safety, and several others. Among the winners are our renowned automotive products and food items, loved by millions of people on different continents. Baby food, which is fed to infants even in distant Africa. And, of course, products made from Belarusian flax, one of our national symbols," said the head of state.