Lukashenko: Belarus should stay united and independent

      Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emphasized the importance of preserving independence and unity in Belarus. The Belarusian leader made this statement as he delivered the State of the Nation Address. The President noted that the post-Soviet period is now over; a new era is about to start and no one knows what it will be like.
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      “Fortunately, it is quiet in our country. We are still a responsible and reliable partner on the international arena wishing that all nations live peacefully. We are not involved in external conflicts. Still, we have to be concerned. We do not live on some isolated island in the middle of the ocean. Any geopolitical cataclysms, especially in Eastern Europe, will certainly affect us.
      In this situation we should by all means defend our major asset – the country’s independence, the right to live on our land and make our own decisions.
      Three things are needed for that: the unity of the Belarusian people, the ability to learn from our mistakes and mistakes made by our neighbors; a clear vision of Belarus’ future that will be able to inspire and unite the older and younger generations.”