It is essential to preserve peace and comfortable life of people in
the country; government bodies should do their best to maintain the
public order acting in strict compliance with the Constitution, Belarus
President Alexander Lukashenko said at the session to discuss public
security on 23 March, BelTA has learned.
“Today we are able to preserve peace and accord in our country, we
are not afraid of anything or anyone,” the President stressed. “Let's
discuss the current situation. I am greatly concerned about the
information I get. We do not give all the information to mass media
(just a small part so as not to scare people).”
“We will discuss the entire spectrum of information and measures
which have been taken as part of our anti-terrorism efforts, and will
make corresponding conclusions. I reiterate that we will act in
compliance with the law without threatening anyone,” Alexander
Lukashenko remarked.
The head of state said that a decision was made to hold an open
session today. “I think that we should not conceal anything from anyone.
We should discuss the issues concerning our people and, of course,
concerning us in an honest and open way,” he said.
In this context, Alexander Lukashenko disproved the opinion popular
in certain circles that the authorities start threatening people when
they anticipate some unwanted events. “I know some people hold such
crazy opinions. I want to tell these people that the government is not
afraid of anyone. This especially pertains to the president. We pursue
an honest and sincere policy,” the head of state said.
He emphasized that the authorities protected the country from being
looted and torn apart. “We did not give away assets although certain
people within and especially outside the country want to lay their hands
on. We are committed to the policy which we promised to pursue during
the presidential election,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “Nevertheless, it
is unpleasant to hear that we are threatening someone. I want to say
that we are not threatening and will not threaten anyone. We will
strictly observe the laws and the Constitution of the country.”
“We are not trying to silence anyone, but any violations of the law will be severely punished,” the Belarusian leader said.
The President remarked that peace and order are maintained in the
country, and people feel safe. “It does not come easily. If we disturb
this order, tomorrow the situation will be the same as the situation
faced by our neighbors. If some people want it (maybe only a few people
in the country), they should understand that we will, I am not
threatening anyone, call them to order. This is the topic of today's
conversation,” Alexander Lukashenko said.
Written by belta.by