President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has sent a congratulatory telegram to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico on the occasion of the republic's Foundation Day and invited them through diplomatic channels to agree on a plan to resume cooperation.
"Despite stereotypes and artificial barriers in the European region, all paths are open for our countries and peoples to establish friendly and mutually beneficial relations," the message of greetings reads.
According to Lukashenko, Minsk intends to develop ties with Bratislava in a wide range of areas.