Lukashenko on Union State programs: Russia, Belarus are not ceding their sovereignty
There has not been and cannot be any talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss Belarus-Russia Union State integration programs on 12 January, BelTA has learned.
“I warn you that there has been no talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, and there can't be such talk. There is simply no need [for that]. The existing format of cooperation with Russia has not been exhausted yet,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
According to the president, if the two countries see at some point in the future that additional decisions are needed to promote integration and facilitate economic convergence, the relevant issues will be discussed.
According to the head of state, this matter is the main reason why he invited so many officials for the meeting. “Do not think that some issues are being dealt with behind your back, and you are not aware of this. No, this process is open and fair. Moreover, time is pushing us towards such an approach to addressing these problems,” the president said.
Written by belta.by