MINSK, 23 September (BelTA) – Belarus will remain a socially-oriented state in any circumstances, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the inaugural ceremony in the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 23 September, BelTA has learned.
“The strength of the Belarusian authorities and the confidence in them come from the fact that even in the most difficult times we have never given up on our social policy and have always remained a socially-oriented state. Support for pensioners, large families, and socially vulnerable groups of citizens will remain Belarus' signature policy under any circumstances,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
It is important that the youth should respect their parents, the head of state said. “We have given our children a great example of wisdom. We have shown them that something new can be created only on the basis of previous achievements,” the president stressed.
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the country will continue moving forward and supporting innovations and effective economy. “Wise cross-border investors will welcome our efforts to create attractive business conditions. However, people and our willingness to meet their expectations at a new qualitative level will be at the heart of the state policy,” he noted.
Building a new society which is more receptive to new social and political initiatives is another priority, the president said. “I have already said that we are working on the new Constitution. We should create conditions for the development of a true party system, improve the electoral legislation, and reform local self-government system. This work is already underway. I am absolutely certain that the only formula for Belarus' survival is a strong government, commitment to the course, and support of people,” the head of state said. “The core of our development is the will of the people that is exercised here, in our country. We will sort out our problems on our own, without outside interference. We will come to an agreement and ensure cooperation between all groups of the society in compliance with the law and on the basis of mutual respect,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added.
