MINSK, 11 February (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko greeted the delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress and said that today they are the masters of Belarus and its capital city, BelTA has learned.
The head of state, first of all, thanked local authorities for the organization of dialogue platforms in various cities in the run-up to the forum. Using those platforms, people could discuss existing problems and find possible solutions. “This enabled many-many people to share their opinions, Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
The president said that the delegates of the 6th Belarusian People's Congress are the masters of Belarus and its capital city. “Watch various channels less and live your own lives,” the head of state said. “They have been trying to rock the boat and are still trying, especially for you (I am already used to it), and they will try to rock the boat in the future. As people say, don't worry too much. Live by your own wits. You are the legally authorized representatives of the Belarusian people, teams of workers, public organizations.”
Aleksandr Lukashenko added that one should not expect the resolution of global problems at this forum. “We outline them. We have gathered together to discuss our development in 2021-2025. Maybe, we will be able to look beyond the horizon,” he said. “You are the masters, if you want to say something, come to the microphone and speak as masters. We are not simpletons, we should not adjust to anybody. We are going through a very complicated period and must be open and honest with ourselves, our families, friends, loved ones, other people and the Belarusian nation.”
After the short speech of the head of state the delegates of the forum approved the proposal and elected the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress. A decision was made not to elect every member individually but to elect the Presidium as a whole.
