Новости за 24.04.2024

Four decisions were made during the session: on electing the chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress, his deputy and the presidium of the congress and on passing provisional regulations of the Belarusian People’s Congress.

“Everything is not simple now. We are treading on thin ice, along the knife edge. And we need no disarray today. This is why you have made the right decision. We shouldn’t divide anything today,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

According to the head of state, the Western curators have allocated millions of US dollars to launch an information warfare against Belarus.

"As a result of a secret ballot, Belarusian President o Aleksandr Lukashenko was elected chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress by a majority of votes of the congress delegates," she said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I will retire only when you tell me ‘Enough’ in some manner. And when a person, who will not betray and who will go to barricades without fear, will stand next. A person who can risk anything. Even his or her life.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We will not avoid having to prove to our enemies and haters from a political point of view that we have a genuine democracy. And I am convinced that strength will come from this Belarusian People’s Congress, from this constitutional body.”

The head of state noted that all kinds of experts talk about the West’s vested interests in international structures, while the less radical ones call them ‘hostages of geopolitical confrontation’.

When asked whether the new Military Doctrine stipulates the procedure for using nuclear weapons, Aleksandr Lukashenko replied negatively: “The mechanism is not stipulated. It is up to me and Putin. Moreover, we consult with each other about how, when, and where not only tactical [nuclear weapons] but also conventional weapons should be used. This is why the procedure is stipulated where it should be.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “All this commotion was started by the incumbent president. You know why. I have repeatedly talked about it. We, including me and, first and foremost, me, are a generation of politicians, who are going away."

Aleksandr Lukashenko was nominated as chairman of the Belarusian People's Congress, and Aleksandr Kosinets - as deputy chairman.

The head of state asked: “What kind of people are we, today’s Belarusians, who have held out against the media warfare and sanctions for a third of a century? Of course, we have hardened living under constant pressure and aggression.”

The place of Belarus is among nations committed to peace and development, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress

“Our Union State is an example of a union of sovereign nations. And this model has a chance to succeed and draw new members,” the head of state is convinced. “I emphasize: no forcing or devouring anyone.”

The head of state believes that the European Union should now return to traditional values, start having children, strengthen the institution of the classical family.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We stand face-to-face against NATO at the western borders. A plan for deploying a 300,000-strong military force on the eastern flank of the bloc has been approved. They call it a deterrence belt. I’d love to understand who they are going to deter.”

The alliance of Belarus and Russia has a peaceful and positive agenda, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has been nominated for the post of chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress.

“We must stay strong to be able to protect the weak, to help everyone who needs our help. We must be strong to be heard in the international political arena. Our voice is heard and will be heard in the world,” the head of state said.

“Considering the military play at the Belarusian border, let’s honestly answer one question: do the supranational structures, which are controlled by the West and have grown all over the world like mushrooms, produce any real benefits today?” the president said.

The USA made a mistake by uniting Russia and its archenemy China, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “One thing is understandable: they want to drag us into a war very much. Like no one else I can see it as the commander-in-chief. Our military and security agencies see it. For now we face provocations."

The president added: “We have already surpassed ourselves more than once in all the sectors. We must do the impossible in the Year of Quality.”

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, many accomplishments of the country can be compared to outer space technologies. But this comparison sounds differently this year because Belarus is a space power now.

Belarusians have never had it so good, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have preserved and multiplied our industrial potential. MAZ, BelAZ, MTZ, Gomselmash, and other industrial enterprises… In 1994-2023 the industrial output quadrupled.”