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LEPEL DISTRICT, 31 October (BelTA) – Belarus is ready for a “big deal” with the United States, provided that its interests are observed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 31 October, BelTA has learned.
“I tell the Americans: you have to understand me… Trump acts the same way. They [U.S. representatives] say Trump is ready to meet with you, to make a big deal. What is the essence of a ‘big deal?’ We do what they want, and they do what we want – that’s a big deal. I say: ‘We are ready, but we have our own interests,’” the head of state said.
“Yes, we are not the United States of America, but I am the president of Belarus. For me, the Belarusian people are the proudest, the greatest, the most majestic. I am the president of this people. This is my guiding principle. Therefore, I can only do what I can. If I understand that the people will not accept it, that they will condemn me for it (especially ordinary people)… These are my people – scientists, teachers, doctors, metalworkers, carpenters, and others. They are my people. If I feel they would not approve, I will strive to make them understand me. And when they understand me, I will do it. If they don’t – I will not do it. That is all. This is why I have been president for 30 years,” the head of state emphasized.
“I tell the Americans: you have to understand me… Trump acts the same way. They [U.S. representatives] say Trump is ready to meet with you, to make a big deal. What is the essence of a ‘big deal?’ We do what they want, and they do what we want – that’s a big deal. I say: ‘We are ready, but we have our own interests,’” the head of state said.
“Yes, we are not the United States of America, but I am the president of Belarus. For me, the Belarusian people are the proudest, the greatest, the most majestic. I am the president of this people. This is my guiding principle. Therefore, I can only do what I can. If I understand that the people will not accept it, that they will condemn me for it (especially ordinary people)… These are my people – scientists, teachers, doctors, metalworkers, carpenters, and others. They are my people. If I feel they would not approve, I will strive to make them understand me. And when they understand me, I will do it. If they don’t – I will not do it. That is all. This is why I have been president for 30 years,” the head of state emphasized.
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