Opening of National Library’s new building

The lofty mission of Belarus is to be a cultural center, source of good and spirituality in the heart of Europe, a meeting point of the eastern and western civilizations. The “precious diamond of knowledge” which is shining bright in the capital’s main avenue embodies this mission, president of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko declared 16 June at the official opening of the National Library’s new building.

According to the head of state, construction of the new building became common matter of all Belarusian people. “Implementation of this important national project once again demonstrated creative power of the Belarusian people. It confirmed that we are a united nation capable of most grandiose deeds,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“When taking a decision about the construction we dreamt of erecting a temple which will become a national symbol of the young and independent Belarus, our calling card, embodiment of the most important traits of character of the Belarusian people who went down in history not as aggressors, invaders and destroyers but as workers and creators, thinkers, scientists and enlighteners,” the president emphasized.