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Lukashenko: While others close borders, Belarus welcomes all

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MINSK, 12 September (BelTA) – As he was talking to Minsk residents, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that while some nations are closing their borders, Belarus remains open to foreigners, BelTA has learned.

“One should treat foreigners normally. We have introduced a visa-waiver program for everyone. They are closing everything for us over there, while we tell them: ‘Come and see!’ It does mean some extra work for the police and security agencies, but it is their job, and they get paid for it. Besides, the visitors coming here are not poor. They bring money here,” the head of state said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus has also become a popular destination for Russians who come here for peace and quiet. “They want to come here and have a calm rest. But, most importantly, the middle class has started coming, the Russian one in particular. Ordinary people just like us. They come here. They are already taking an example from us on how to live and advance,” he said.

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