Republic

On January 31 President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Belarus Gebhardt Weiss. The press service of the President of Belarus told BelTA, the President pointed out the positive attitude of the head of the German diplomatic mission in Belarus to the host country. According to Alexander Lukashenko, any ambassador is supposed to establish normal friendly relations between his home country and the host country. “Regretfully Western ambassadors lack this desire,” remarked the head of state. “We have a paradox as a result. In private ambassadors always, I believe, sincerely approve of what is going on in Belarus. They are satisfied with the stability in the country. They say it is advantageous for them, they are very dependent on energy supplies from Russia, especially nowadays. The stability in Belarus means stability in the economies of their countries. But when we hear official statements some ambassadors make and see their real actions, it is very saddening. In view of the fact I don’t completely understand the role of ambassadors of the European Union states and the USA and would not like to hide it. This is why I sometimes speak harshly to stop some especially zealous people and show that Belarus is a sovereign independent country and has been such a country for one and half decade. It is a fact that we are stable and make no troubles for anyone — neither the neighbouring countries nor Germany, nor France, nor the USA. What do they want from us then?” Alexander Lukashenko underscored there are many issues and he is ready to hear out any proposals or critical remarks of the German Ambassador. “You should say what you don’t like and what you would like to change. I will try to respond to what you’ll say,” noted the head of state. The President expressed hope the meeting will be productive. The head of the German diplomatic mission suggested looking forth instead of looking back. “The forthcoming months before the elections will be to a certain extent decisive for Belarus and its status in Europe. In view of these events if the process goes on, a new situation may emerge,” said the diplomat.