Lukashenko congratulated Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil. "The Brazilian people have shown confidence in your consistent way of building a powerful and independent socially oriented country that independently chooses its development vector. I am sure that under your leadership, Brazil will continue to move confidently towards strengthening its sovereignty and authority in the international arena." You can continue to count on Belarus as a reliable and responsible partner, whose goal is to expand strong bilateral relations on principles of mutual respect and friendship for the well-being of our peoples and to ensure a fair world order. Alexander Lukashenko wished Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva good health and professional longevity, and peace, unity and prosperity for all citizens of Brazil.