Belarusians will always pursue an independent policy and their own way of life, head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an Old New Year reception on behalf of the president, BelTA has learned.
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.
It is necessary to safeguard the purity of the native language and keep foreign traditions out of one's home. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the ceremony held on 10 January to present Spiritual Revival awards, special prizes for people of culture and art, and the special prize Belarusian Sport Olympus, BelTA has learned.