Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed condolences to Mikheil Kavelashvili in connection with the death of the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia. This information is disseminated by Mikheil Kavelashvili's press service.

According to them, in the letter, the President of Belarus expresses sorrow over the death of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II and notes that he devoted his life to high ideals, serving not only his own people but all of humanity.

"With deep sorrow we learned of the passing of the outstanding Georgian religious and public figure, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II devoted his entire life to high ideals, serving not only his own people but all of humanity. Through his initiatives aimed at strengthening peace, security, friendship, and interfaith mutual understanding, the Patriarch secured a special place in the hearts of millions of people, regardless of their nationality and religious affiliation.

The many years of service by His Holiness Ilia II strengthened the Georgian Orthodox Church and contributed to the restoration and opening of hundreds of churches and monasteries.

We extend our sincere condolences to you, the Georgian Orthodox Church, and the entire Georgian people.

Eternal memory to this outstanding spiritual figure, who left a profound mark on the history of his country and the Orthodox world," — stated in the letter from the President of Belarus.