Lukashenko has promised the Belarusians to preserve the independence of the country.



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“Independence is expensive, but it is worth preserving and passing it on to future generations,” he said.

According to him, for a quarter of a century the inhabitants of the country built “common houses with windows both east and west.” “We have always been open to friendship and cooperation. We never interfere in the internal affairs of other states. “Our peaceful diplomacy has been and is a spectacle for the security of Belarus,” emphasized Lukashenko.

According to him, the world is entering “an era of global geopolitical shocks.” “Every effort will be made to ensure that disagreements in foreign policy do not lead to the friendship of peoples destined to live alongside this country in central Europe, and that the geography of friendly countries expands,” he said. Lukashenko.

He also noted that “the situation has demonstrated the importance of eliminating the country’s dependence on oil, gas, finance and other areas.” “By addressing these problems, we will follow global trends in the development of new industries,” stressed the President of Belarus. He also promised that the government would not use “shock therapy” in the economic sphere.

According to Lukashenko, a referendum on changing the country’s constitution should be held in Belarus in the next five years. “Belarusians would define their rights, duties, freedoms and obligations, as well as the powers of state authorities, in a national referendum,” he said.

The presidential election in Belarus will take place on August 9. An early vote will begin on Tuesday, which runs through August 8.

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