Belarus is awaiting a response from Poland after a public pitch to restore neighborly ties and lasting peace. President Alexander Lukashenko announced the situation during a working visit to the Minsk region, framed by comments on Belarus’ current stance and prospects for better regional cooperation.
Earlier this year, Lukashenko directed Belarus’s government and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present Warsaw with a concrete plan aimed at rebuilding trust, reducing tensions, and stabilizing relations between the two neighboring states. He shared these instructions at a ceremonial gathering on July 3, marking Belarus’s Independence Day and outlining a path toward constructive dialogue despite existing frictions.
He noted that Poland has remained silent on the proposal and suggested that the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland, scheduled for October 15, may influence the timeline for any reply. In Lukashenko’s view, once the electoral process concludes, the Poles might become more receptive to substantive proposals. He added that Polish voters, in his assessment, have expressed strong sentiments toward their politicians during the campaign period, a climate he described as shaping how opposition voices are perceived within Poland.
The Belarusian leader stressed Minsk’s willingness to extend a hand again to its neighbors, emphasizing readiness to engage with partners regardless of changes in domestic leadership structures. He proposed that genuine neighborliness should transcend electoral politics and focus on practical steps that improve security, economic ties, and regional stability.
In the same context, Lukashenko referenced recent regional events, including news that Russia and Belarus had held military exercises near their common border. He framed these developments as part of a broader regional dynamic, underscoring Belarus’s interest in minimizing tensions and prioritizing peaceful coexistence with all neighbors while maintaining national sovereignty and security.