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Lukashenko: Belarus will cope with economic challenges

MINSK DISTRICT, 31 December (BelTA) – It is important to continue sustainable economic development in order to ensure peace and stability in the society, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to the staff of the Belarusian Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology and journalists on 31 December, BelTA has learned.

“We will cope with economic challenges. We are not afraid of any protests. They are free to protest, like they do now. If they don’t cross the red line, they can continue their protests. Once they do they will be held accountable. There should be law and order,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

“We will all survive this. Economy is more important,” the president said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus, which does not have large resources, will lose less than 1% of GDP in the past difficult year.

“The main issue for me is the economy. If the economy functions well, then no challenge is unsurmountable for us. But it's going to be very hard. All countries have closed off because of COVID. We will survive if we keep our heads cool,” the president concluded.

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