BOBRUISK, 1 September (BelTA) – It is essential to carefully assess the situation in Afghanistan and to try to facilitate peace in that country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporters during the working trip to Bobruisk on 1 September, BelTA informs.
“I would not rush to make conclusions, based on the latest events, that the Americans are so stupid. It is essential that we carefully assess the situation in Afghanistan and think what we can do for the Afghans. We are not going to fight there. Neither Russia nor the republics of Central Asia are going to do it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
According to the president, it was confirmed by the leaders of these states. “No one wants this war as people will be dying. The Afghans have had enough too. However, there are factions there. Some have seized power there now. Therefore, the situation will take some time to calm down. We must do our best for the sake of peace,” the head of state said.
For instance, the People's Republic of China is committed to the same policy, including from the pragmatic point of view. China has a common border with Afghanistan, and this country is rich in natural resources. “They will invest huge funds in this country to create jobs and to maintain peace there,” Aleksandr Lukashenko explained.
The president believes that Belarus has a wise policy on Afghanistan. “We did not prohibit Taliban, we did not interfere. We were committed to the cooperation with the then government. We did not put any pressure on anybody. We have had a balanced policy,” he said.
