MINSK, 31 August (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko considers the Global South a new world center of power, and Belarus an integral part of it. He expressed this opinion in an interview with Xinhua News Agency, BelTA has learned.
One of the questions addressed to the head of state concerned the prospects for the development of the Global South, which is becoming an important force driving positive change against the backdrop of challenges such as geopolitical tension and rising protectionism.
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America are emerging from the shadow of their colonial past and are more decisively asserting themselves on the world stage. “They no longer want to be merely suppliers of raw materials and cheap goods but aspire to play a significant role in the global economy. And rightly so. Their influence is growing visibly: the economic growth of many Global South countries is already outpacing that of the developed nations of the North, and trade and financial centers are gradually shifting to Asia,” the Belarusian leader said.
In his words, the countries of the Global South produce everything necessary, from raw materials to high technology, and are therefore capable of fully meeting the needs of their peoples. “They are united in their pursuit of a fair and equitable world, one where the interests of every state are taken into account and decisions are made collectively. This is why we see a rise in their activity, a strengthening of existing regional organizations, and the formation of new associations and platforms,” the president continued. Organizations such as for example the SCO, BRICS, ASEAN, the African Union, and CELAC allow for the coordination of positions on key issues on the path toward creating alternative institutions of global governance.
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the countries of the Global South act independently based on their own interests. They refuse to automatically repeat the decisions of others, insist on the peaceful settlement of conflicts, equality and openness in the economy, and advocate for the participation of all countries in solving global problems, including climate issues. “This force is already influencing the world order, and its role will only grow. This is a new center of power,” the head of state is sure.
“The future of developed countries will largely depend on how quickly they can recognize this new reality, stop living by old dogmas, and learn to build equal, mutually respectful relations with the Global South,” the president said.
Belarus, sharing the principles and views of the Global Majority, considers itself an integral part of it and is actively participating in the formation of a new world order. “We joined the SCO and became a partner of BRICS with specific proposals that are already working and producing results. We did not come empty-handed, but with a clear agenda and promising projects in the areas of energy, transport, logistics, finance, industrial cooperation, food security, trade, and technology. In the future, we are counting on the continuation of fruitful cooperation with China as one of the undisputed leaders of the Global South and the entire world. For the sake of our countries, for the sake of our peoples,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
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