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Lukashenko: Many more Ukrainians will soon be part of Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, 11 July (BelTA) – Speaking at the Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends), Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that the event will soon welcome a great many Ukrainians, BelTA has learned.

“I know that there are Ukrainians here, though not many. To be honest, we would welcome many more. And I am certain that if we keep this festival alive, before long we will see a great many of our Ukrainians here, and they will be very happy to join us,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

The head of state remarked that this year, delegations from Chuvashia, Kurgan Oblast, Rostov Oblast, and Kemerovo Oblast took part in the festival on the banks of the Dnieper for the first time. “As you can see, 4,000 kilometers or even more is no obstacle when it comes to true friendship,” noted Aleksandr Lukashenko.

“I want to welcome you, dear Russians, to this festival of ours. Thank you for coming,” the Belarusian leader added.

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