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Lukashenko gives his take on prospects of Belarus-Russia integration

MINSK, 15 August (BelTA) – Relations between the leaders of the two countries are a good example of how to build the integration ties between Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the Rossiya TV channel, BelTA has learned.

The head of state was asked how he sees the current stage of development of the Union State, how strong and indestructible it is, and what else needs to be done for closer integration.

"I can say this: people in Russia and in Belarus need to follow in the footsteps of the two presidents. You see, we are very tight. President Putin has no such relations with anyone as he does with Belarus. This is natural. There is no need to invent anything here, no conspiracy theories. We are allies. This says it all," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

The president also said that such close cooperation is based on the similarity of the two peoples who, according to him, are practically indistinguishable from each other.

"Some say we are Russian people. What is the difference between us: Belarusians and Russians? No difference. I joked once: Belarusians are Russians with a quality mark," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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