Lukashenka: Castro's Tips Help Me In My Work And Personal Life

Belarusian dictator has sent his condolences to Raul Castro on the death of Fidel.

" With deep sorrow I learned about the death of my Friend and your Brother," – the message says.

" Fidel Castro has forever entered the history as an ardent patriot, who has devoted his life to selfless service to his motherland and the ideals of the Cuban Revolution. Being a head of a small Caribbean nation, he has became a planetary scale politician, who has greatly influenced the development of events in the world in the XX century and in the future," – Lukashenka noted.

"For all of us and the international community in general, this great person will always be an example of a man of an unbending and honest spirit, of a true national and a national leader, a shining example for his compadres and followers," – the dictator noted. – Fidel Castro's extraordinary efforts and significant contribution in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries are greatly valued in Belarus. His bright name is written in golden letters in the history of the development of the Belarusian-Cuban strategic partnership."

"My dear friend Fidel continued to work tirelessly for the good of the Cuban people and the fraternal peoples until the last days of his life. His great thoughts and advices which he shared with me are of great value to me. I am sure that this priceless treasure will continue to help me in the public and personal lives," – Lukashenka emphasized.

Addressing Raul Castro, he said: "Raul, we have lost not only the loved and dear person, we have lost a thinker, whom is not possible to replace!"