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Lukashenko signs decree to grant citizenship to 245 people

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MINSK, 12 July (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 271 to grant citizenship of the Republic of Belarus, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

Belarus’ citizenship was granted to 245 individuals. They came from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Latvia, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Syria and others.

At the same time the head of state turned down citizenship applications filed by a number of foreign citizens, who have repeatedly violated Belarusian laws.

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