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Lukashenko supports good relations with Armenia

MINSK, 12 September (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is in favor of maintaining good relations with Armenia. The head of state made the statement as he met with representatives of different nationalities living in Belarus, BelTA has learned.

“It would be good if we had good relations with Armenia, as we used to before, regardless of all the shortcomings and nuances. Believe me, there is no our fault in this situation,” the head of state said. “We tried to help Armenians in every possible way, cooperated with them as the closest people to us. But, you see, they decided to go to the West, to the EU.”

“What West? We are not against cooperation with the West, the USA, but you see what policy they pursue. Tomorrow a new leadership will come to power in the USA, even the old-new leadership (Kamala Harris and alike). You will see there will be a completely different policy. They have it as a habit, like: “Who are you? We don't know you.” - “How come it? We were friends with you, you supplied us with weapons.” - “No, it wasn't us,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said giving an example of the logic of communication of the U.S. establishment. “This is the policy they pursue. I have told your leadership about it many times. I am quite experienced in politics. I have seen a lot of things. You cannot trust them.” 

The president called to keep what has been gained in cooperation with traditional partners. “All sorts of things may happen. But do not lose what you have. You have a tomtit in your hand. Do not chase the crane. Let this tomtit be in your hand,” the head of state advised. “Keep this friendship, this brotherhood. This means a single economic market. This means mutual assistance. Keep it, because if you lose it, you may gain nothing there.”

“Do you think Armenia is wanted somewhere? Nobody is waiting for us, neither Belarus, nor Armenia or Ukraine anywhere. Everyone is busy with their own business. They want to solve their problems at the expense of others,” the president said.

“Armenians are very smart people. Very soon they will understand where their happiness lies,” the Belarusian leader expressed confidence.

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the exceptionally good attitude towards the representatives of the Armenian diaspora in Belarus. “You are no longer Armenians for me. You are Belarusians for me. You are our people, our citizens,” he said.

The head of state noted a special attitude to people who came to Belarus not only from Armenia but also from other places. “You had to leave your country. You have such a destiny. We have to take you into our family and warm you up, do everything so that you could work and live here,” the president said.

All those who came to Belarus are literate people who value their families. Some of them start a family in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukashenko said that such mixed families usually give birth to beautiful and talented children: “The girls are beauties and the boys are smart people. I say it sincerely. This is my firm belief. Just take a look at families like this.”

“Please come more. Let families come here. There is enough work and land for everyone,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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