Belarus takes tit-for-tat measures to protect its sovereignty. And our officers play a decisive role in strengthening the defense capacity of the country. President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he honored graduates of military educational institutions. This ceremony is a tribute to the generation of victors, who liberated our land. It symbolizes the continuity of our values. Today the Palace of Independence welcomed those in whose hands is the defense of the homeland in the current turbulent times. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: this is a difficult and unpredictable period. The situation does not give an excuse to relax. A key element in the overall system of security should be true professionals, people devoted to their country. Those who take responsibility for peace in their homeland. Traditionally, the head of state personally honored the best officers.