Customs Officer’s Day greetings

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the personnel and veterans of the customs service on the 35th anniversary of its establishment, their professional holiday - Customs Officer’s Day.

“A new chapter in the history of domestic customs affairs began in the difficult conditions of a change of eras, simultaneously with our country gaining independence. Over three and a half decades, almost from scratch, a reliable system has been created, of which our state is rightly proud today,” the message of greetings reads. “Having travelled an impressive path of modernization, Belarusian customs has become a high-tech instrument for protecting the country’s economic interests and combating cross-border crime.”

“Thanks to the professionalism, integrity and devotion to duty of its employees, as well as the constant improvement of control and the effective introduction of digital technologies, stable replenishment of the national budget is ensured and favorable conditions are created for foreign economic activity,” the Belarusian leader noted.

The head of state addressed special words of gratitude to veterans, who laid the solid foundation of the modern customs service, passing on the best traditions to the younger generation. “I am confident that, relying on their rich experience, Belarusian customs officers will continue to handle their tasks at the highest level,” he emphasized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished the personnel and veterans of the customs service strong health, wellbeing, goodness and peace, success and new achievements for the prosperity of Belarus.