Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko affirmed that the Belarusian authorities will not abandon domestic enterprises to the pressures coming from abroad. The remarks, reported by BelTA, stressed that Minsk will stand with its industries and will ensure that no one is left facing hardship because of international dynamics.
Lukashenko urged the public to pay less heed to what he called the West’s aggressive pressure on Belarusian businesses, including Belavia, the national airline. He declared that Belarus will find a path forward in every situation and that it will prevent anyone from being placed in a difficult position.
The president highlighted the global economy as a web of interdependencies and cautioned against attempts to sever those links. He argued that Belarus faces external pressure as a result of competing with other nations, not because the country seeks confrontation.
The message he conveyed was that Belarus would open and continue to operate despite external challenges. He suggested that rivals do not want competition, which is why they exert pressure on Belarus, but he framed this as a constructive signal for Belarusian policy and resilience.
In a separate comment, Lukashenko referenced broader considerations about Belarus’s future, describing them as bold or thoughtful perspectives on how the country can navigate upcoming developments without backing away from its commitments. The remarks underscored a stance of steadiness and self-reliance in the face of international scrutiny and political maneuvering.