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Lukashenko: Every Belarusian and Russian should feel Union State advantages in practice

MINSK, 6 December (BelTA) – Every Belarusian and Russian should feel all the advantages of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in practice. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the relevant statement at a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in Minsk on 6 December, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Whatever goals we may pursue as we build our Union State, its main goal and the target audience are our citizens. Those, who believe in us, trust us, expect us to attentively respond to their needs and requirements. This is why ensuring equal rights of citizens of Belarus and Russia is a special matter. Over the last quarter of a century a lot of problems have been resolved in migration, in social and labor relations, in healthcare.”

For instance, there are no restrictions on travels in the territory of both states. Equal rights have been ensured in labor activities, the recognition of work records, and workplace health and safety. Matters concerning pensions and social security have been addressed. All citizens are granted emergency medical aid and first medical aid if necessary. In 2023 alone about 60,000 citizens of Russia received medical aid in Belarus. Support is granted to families with kids and individual population categories.

“We are particularly glad about the fact that on any festive days and on the whole Belarus is the most attractive country for tourist trips of such a gigantic country Russia is,” the president said. “But a lot has yet to be done. Every person should feel all the advantages of our union in practice and without restrictions.”

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