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Lukashenko stresses national unity in snowfall cleanup efforts

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MINSK, 13 January (BelTA) - Belarusians rallied together in cleaning up heavy snowfalls, Belarusian head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the reception held on behalf of the head of state to celebrate Old New Year in Minsk on 13 January, BelTA has learned.

Addressing those present, the president stated: “In essence, we all serve the Motherland by moving Belarus forward through concrete deeds in the economy, education, healthcare, culture, sports, and public administration. This is daily work.” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that representatives from all the mentioned categories did not rest during the holiday period; they remained at their posts.

“I particularly liked your drive in clearing the snow across our country. Journalists covered it in a somewhat playful way. But there is truth in this, and no small amount. That is how we should always be: united. Not whining, not moaning (although there were a few of such cases),” the head of state stated.

Aleksandr Lukashenko called on everyone to fully appreciate the joy brought by truly wintery weather as such conditions are far from an annual occurrence in Belarus. “I would also like to address and ask parents: go out into the snow, onto the streets with your children! Let them remember this winter. The climate has changed, you know that. It’s not certain that there will be such wonderful winters next year or ever again. This is a real winter, given to us by the Lord on the eve of the New Year and after it,” the president said.

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