MINSK, 2 February (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has expressed political support for Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in connection with the upcoming election in the country. The head of state made this statement during a meeting with Brazil’s Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Klingl on 2 February, BelTA has learned.
“Brazil is going through an important political period. As far as I know, this year you will hold general elections, where you will elect practically everyone. Frankly speaking, I do not envy you, because this is a challenging time. We sincerely hope that the current president of Brazil will remain in office following these elections. To my knowledge, he has confirmed his participation,” the head of state said.
“If necessary, we will do our utmost to ensure that the elections in Brazil take place in a peaceful and calm atmosphere, in the interests of the Brazilian people. If that is required,” the Belarusian president assured.
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