European Union dlegation visited “Khatyn”

21.03.2025

Today, March 21, the memorial complex “Khatyn” was visited by the delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Belarus. The delegation included representatives of Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Italy, Romania, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Sweden.

The diplomats laid flowers at the Eternal Flame and honored the memory of those who died during World War II. They also left their comments in the book of honored visitors, expressing gratitude for the hospitality and respect for the Belarusian people.

The ringing of bells broke the solemn silence, recalling the tragedy that took place in Khatyn in 1943, when the Nazis burned the village along with its inhabitants. On the eve of the 82nd anniversary of this event, representatives of the European Union expressed hope that new generations will never know the horrors of war.

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