Lukashenko: Russia is Belarus’ main vector in foreign policy
Russia is the main foreign policy vector for Belarus – as stated by President Aleksandr Lukashenko at today’s meeting with students at the Minsk State Linguistic University
Responding to the accusations of Belarus’ multi-vector policy that sometimes are voiced from outside, the Head of State, in particular, stressed, “Our foreign policy is multi-vector not because I want this, but because it is the only way out. We must be on good terms with the West, with the East, with the Global South, and so on. Why should we quarrel? The vectors are different, and that's the point. However, Russia is our main vector. These are our people. Our resources are from there, and our market is there today. Given the frenzied sanctions imposed against Russia and Belarus, we would not have survived without Russia. We have reoriented to Russia, China, and other countries. We sold billions of Dollars of products to the West, but this market is closed today. Where should we export to? Therefore, it is necessary to think over and act in the way so that our people live [normally].”
