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Lukashenko: Foreign countries do not care about interests of Belarusian people

MINSK, 29 January (BelTA) – No one abroad cares about the interests of the Belarusian people, they just want to solve their problems at our expense, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarusian students on 29 January, BelTA has learned.

The head of state noted that a lot has been said about the protection of the sovereignty of Belarus in recent years. This matter has resonated with so many people, everyone is concerned about it, the president said.

“But how then can we explain the fact that some Belarusians still fell for the calls of those who have settled in Lithuania, Poland and live on foreign grants and, more so, who represent the interests of other states. This is obvious. He who is not blind sees it. So are those, whose thoughts and actions are totally controlled from abroad today, and all their talking about the future of our country worth your attention?” Aleksandr Lukashenko asked. "Does anyone seriously think that they, abroad, are very concerned about the interests of our people? They have other things to worry about. Solving their problems at the expense of Belarusians might seem a good idea for them," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The head of state cited the situation in Poland where protests broke out at the end of last year as an example. And, according to the head of state, it was not about some problems. It is just that Poles do not accept the current government. "Why are you interfering with our affairs? Sort you problems out first. What are they doing this? To divert attention from their own problems to our problems," the president is sure.

As an example, the head of state cited calls to impose economic sanctions against Belarus. He noted that only competitors benefit from this. “They don't like Belarus' independence in energy policy. You see they are outraged that we have built a nuclear power plant. Of course, it would be more beneficial for them to use our country as a market for their own electricity and other goods. In addition, the European nations are rapidly aging. Soon there will be no one who can treat, teach, work in the field and at enterprises," the president said. He recalled how Poland tried to lure Belarusian doctors earlier.

“In other words, soon there will be no one to serve the interests of the ruling elites. The elites that you'll never be a part of. Neither your children nor your grandchildren. History has already demonstrated this,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added. “Do not think that the territorial claims some neighbors of ours have to Belarus are a thing of the past. Modern regional conflicts show that you have to be ready for anything,” the president added.

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