Aleksandr Lukashenko
MINSK, 17 February (BelTA) – Belarus has pursued a multi-vector policy and will continue to do so, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard the government’s 2025 report on 17 February, BelTA has learned.
“We have pursued a multi-vector policy and will continue to do so. The only question is that one vector remains (you know which one), the second vector is shifting south – to Africa, Asia, and those countries where we are welcome,” the president stated. “At the same time, Europe must by no means be discounted. We are the center, part of this Europe. Yes, relations with the European Union are not easy today, and they will not get easier.”
The head of state pointed out that currently, African countries seek to find new partners, so Belarus needs to work actively on this track. “This is our place. We are a high-tech country, we can do a lot. I have said before that a country is defined not by its size or population, but by its capabilities. We come with good intentions and share our technologies with people.”
“Our foreign policy stems from our domestic policy. Many criticize us for our so-called multi-vector approach. Our multi-vector policy is not about grabbing opportunities and turning our backs on Russia or China, or the other way around. In any state, a multi-vector policy must be dictated by the state’s internal affairs and economy. Our multi-vector approach stems from the economy,” the head of state emphasized.
“We have readjusted our foreign policy. If the West does not want to cooperate with us (they very much want to cooperate, but you understand the situation), we have redeployed some of our diplomatic agencies and ambassadors to the East, where we are welcome – to Africa and beyond,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.
“Our foreign policy stems from our domestic policy. Many criticize us for our so-called multi-vector approach. Our multi-vector policy is not about grabbing opportunities and turning our backs on Russia or China, or the other way around. In any state, a multi-vector policy must be dictated by the state’s internal affairs and economy. Our multi-vector approach stems from the economy,” the head of state emphasized.
The president stated that severe sanctions have been imposed on Belarus. “They have effectively clipped one of our economic wings – the western one. We had certain interests there, we worked there. So, this vector was important to us. But the most important vector has always been and will remain,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said confidently. “No one after us, after me, will give away their markets to anyone. Everyone fights for their markets, because it is a way for each state to survive. I can sense this. Many issues have to be resolved through personal contacts. But there is resistance everywhere, struggle everywhere. Even if someone makes a promise, a month later you have to push your way into markets again and again.”
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