The press service of Aliaksandr Lukashenka has published his message of congratulations to the people of Poland on the occasion of Independence Day. The main focus of the message was not congratulations or good wishes, but political reproaches and a proposal to improve relations.
According to Lukashenka, relations between Minsk and Warsaw have become significantly more complicated, posing a test of resilience. He believes that exchanging bans and sanctions does not help overcome differences.
“Amid the significant challenges facing Europe today, relations between Belarus and Poland have unfortunately become considerably more complicated, which has been a test of resilience for us. I am convinced that these circumstances cannot be overcome through exchanges of bans and sanctions, barriers and walls. We have different positions on a number of issues — this has been the case and will remain so. The question is whether we can approach this situation with understanding and a commitment to dialogue, without confrontation and accusations,” the message says.
Lukashenka expressed his readiness to resume constructive dialogue.
“We firmly believe that you cannot build your own happiness on a neighbour’s resentment. Only by restoring genuine respect and trust can we overcome any difficulties, return to constructive development of communication and revive successful cooperation for our mutual benefit and the future of our descendants,” the message says.
It should be noted that a meeting recently took place between the foreign ministers of Belarus and Poland, Maksim Ryzhankou and Radosław Sikorski. However, yesterday Belarusian Security Council State Secretary Aliaksandr Valfovich said that the meeting had not led to any progress.
“We have not seen any further movement so far, although Belarus is ready,” Valfovich said.