President not satisfied with the level of Belarus’ border protection

27 июля 2016

President Alexander Lukashenko said he was not satisfied with the way Belarus’ borders were protected at yesterday’s meeting on results of a random check of the State Border Committee’s activities. The check, which took place at the state border, lasted for two months and revealed a number of serious security gaps.

The President initiated a frank conversation with the security forces directly responsible for the first barrier to cross-border crime. Alexander Lukashenko emphasised that, given Belarus’ transit location in Europe, the highly charged situation at the country’s borders and intensification of terrorist and extremist activities, border security becomes a top priority of the state.