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13 May 2014

Lukashenko wants Belarus to become second home for foreign ambassadors

MINSK, 13 May (BelTA) - Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko wished that Belarus become a second home for foreign ambassadors. “I hope that your activity, creativity, objectivity will produce tangible results and will allow reaching new highs in bilateral cooperation. It is in your power to expand its scope, to make it more positive and diverse, to bring our cultures closer and mutually enrich them, enhance business and human contacts,” the President said addressing the foreign ambassadors at the ceremony of the presentation of credential on 13 May, BelTA has learned.

The head of state said that the foreign ambassadors in Belarus will see the country’s willingness to resolve any issues and commitment to fruitful and productive collaboration. "We will do everything to ensure that the relations with the countries that you represent should become a worthy example of friendship and business partnership," said the Belarusian leader.

"I will do everything to ensure that by the time you need to leave Belarus, you will be reluctant to do that. I want Belarus to become your second home. This has happened to almost all of the ambassadors who represented your countries in Belarus before,” Alexander Lukashenko added.

The ceremony of the presentation of credentials takes place in the light of two iconic events for Belarus, the President noted. One of them is the celebration of Victory Day. "It is hard to overestimate its crucial importance for Belarus, for the history of humanity. The heroism of our people, its great contribution to the defeat of fascism, the liberation of Europe from the ‘brown plague’ make the moral core of our people, thanks to which we continue to go forward on the chosen path with our heads up high. Belarusian people lost a third of its sons and daughters to achieve Great Victory. Understanding this heavy price will help you understand the essence of the Belarusians identity, our rejection of violence and our desire to live in peace and harmony with its neighbors, defend our interests in the international arena,” the Belarusian leader said.

The second milestone event is the 2014 IIHF World Championship. According to the President, Belarus has made its best to prepare and host this world’s sporting forum. “For Belarus it is a great honor to host this biggest international sport event which unites countries and continents,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.

Addressing the diplomats, the head of state stressed that Belarus and the countries they represent are united by a natural desire to make the states more prosperous and the world more stable and just. “It is the approach which can become a solid foundation for efficient bilateral cooperation, an equal and constructive dialogue,” the Belarusian leader.

The President also emphasized Belarus’ interest in further cooperation with its foreign partners, discussion of any joint projects and initiatives which might take the cooperation between the countries onto a new level. “We count on your active participation in the process,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

The head of state received credentials of the diplomats from Australia, Greece, Italy, Cambodia, China, Serbia, Sudan and the Czech Republic.

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