President: Belarus to build up relations with that government of Ukraine that is supported by Ukrainian people

Belarus will build up relations with that government of Ukraine that will be supported by Ukrainian people, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told reporters on 23 March, BelTA reports.

Speaking about his attitude to the people who came to power in Ukraine, Alexander Lukashenko noted that there are different people among them; some of them are professionals, some are simply loudmouths, just like everywhere; and this is particularly true if a government is formed in the course of rallies and coups. 

 “I like some people, but I do not like the others. No matter what my attitude towards them is, we need to build up relations with them, of course, if they stay in power, if they continue their political career – and this will be determined by the forthcoming presidential election and, I hope, the parliamentary elections in Ukraine. We will cooperate with those who will be supported by people,” Alexander Lukashenko said. 

 According to the President, this position was prompted by objective reasons. Ukraine is a neighboring state and the two countries cooperate closely in various fields. “We can relate to the overwhelming majority of the Ukrainian people; they are the same as we are,” the head of state said. 

 “We are destined to live together; We will, no matter if we want it or not, build up relations with the government that will be chosen by the Ukrainian people. I have already said that we have never interrupted and will not interrupt our relations with Ukraine,” the Belarusian President concluded.