Alexander Lukashenko: Strong politics is always based on sincerity

29 апреля 2015

By Olga Makei: The Oval Hall of the Government House brought together both houses of parliament, senior officials, managers of large enterprises and corporations, as well as representatives of the diplomatic missions and the media. The speech of the President was broadcasted live by TV channel Belarus-1 and the First National Channel of the Belarusian Radio. Viewers will be able to see the TV version right after the Panorama at 21.00 on Belarus 1 and Belarus-24.

It began with the symbolic message - Peace and tranquility… It is no coincidence. In fact, in the context of an ever-changing world situation they acquire a special significance.

Well, the basis of a strong and prosperous country is a stable economy. Alexander Lukashenko stressed the need to create new growth factors of the economy. And the main thing here is the effective management. Everyone must do his work, from minister to the director of a company. The President drew attention to the use of budget funds, money should be treated prudently, and state support will be carried out on a competitive basis. This is a priority, says the head of state. The main goal of social policy is well-being of the Belarusians.

2015 is also the year youth. The government is doing everything so that young people felt important in their own country.

The thesis that HR decide everything is still relevant today. Therefore, the public service needs to attract the best professionals, the President insists. It is up to those who are at the helm of major companies, enterprises, ministries and agencies to build the quality of life of Belarusians.

A draft law on corruption has caused a great resonance. As a result of public discussion by the Belarusians we have received more than three hundred responses and letters. President asked the Parliament not to delay the adoption of an important document for the country. Alexander Lukashenko urges to actively discuss the life of the country with people of different political views.

This year, Belarusian negotiating table helped to stop bloodshed in the South-East of Ukraine. Belarus is building a strong relationship with China. In May Minsk is waiting for the Chinese President. We are working to find common ground with the United States. A special interest is p[aid to the countries of Southeast Asia. Most of Belarus certainly have connections with Russia.

Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus: "Everyone should know that we have will always be together with Russia. The Belarusian-Russian relations in the framework of the Union State are today at a high quality level, at the level that we have not achieved in any other integration. Creation of joint competitive products by combining commercial, financial and marketing capabilities will enhance our position in the international markets, and help us to compete with third countries. Russia is ready for this."

The message of the President was interrupted by applause 14 times. In his speech, the Head of State gave about a half dozen direct instructions to the Government, the Presidential Administration, the National Bank and other agencies.

Valery Borodenya, member of the House of Representatives: "I was Impressed that the President has absolutely right priorities. More than half of the message was devoted to economic issues, which are now the most important."

Marat Zhilinsky, deputy of the Parliament of Belarus, rector of the Academy of Management under the President of Belarus: "As always the dialogue was very lively, open, and the message was not only for the Parliament but also for the people."

The president spoke for 2 hours and another 40 minutes. Alexander Lukashenko answered all deputies' questions.