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The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, participated in the III Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, BELTA reports.
This year, the conference will be held on October 28–29. It has already become one of the prominent international platforms for discussing pressing issues of regional and global stability.
Delegations from more than 40 states and 7 international organizations are participating in the conference. Among the participants are foreign ministers, heads of integration associations, representatives of parliaments, research institutes, and think tanks from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
The main theme of the conference is "The Global World (Dis)Order and the Puzzle of Eurasian Security". The discussions will focus on analyzing key trends in international relations and developing approaches to forming a new security architecture based on the principles of equality, indivisibility, and mutual respect.
Special attention will be paid to dialogue between the East and the West, strengthening confidence-building measures, and preventing confrontation.
The Belarusian side consistently advocates for the development of a neutral, inclusive platform where representatives of various states and political schools can openly exchange views without pressure and biased assessments. The goal of the conference is not to achieve agreement at any cost, but to create a space where everyone can be heard, which today takes on special value amid growing international turbulence.
"The conference was awaited not only by us, the participants. But also by our opponents, who are closely watching Minsk today. Not everyone was supposed to make it to Minsk today. That was precisely the objective pursued by some of our neighbors in pulling off this crazy stunt with closing the border. And they invented an absurd pretext. Air balloons. Even for such a small country as Lithuania, that is petty," said the head of state.
"I state with full responsibility that there is no question of any extraordinary smuggling. But this says a great deal about the political potential of our conference," Alexander Lukashenko added.
The Head of State noted that the Minsk Conference is growing in relevance each year and has already established its place in the calendar of international events. For instance, 48 countries are participating this year, compared to 38 in 2024.
"Why? Where else can fundamental security issues on our shared continent be discussed openly and honestly? In Munich? Possibly. However, there they wish to see and hear only those who have passed through the "ideological sieve". Were it their choice, they would not even admit Americans. What if they once again tell the truth about the "European garden": regarding lost values, dependency, hypocrisy, censorship, and double standards," stated the Head of State.
Lukashenko: Western politicians are leading their countries toward self-isolation from the world
"Western politicians continue to believe that they can compel others to serve their interests through force. Those who do not yield will be isolated. However, they are unwilling to understand and accept the current reality. Their policy of illegal sanctions and new dividing lines—whether ideological barriers, closed borders, or restricted airspace—constitutes a direct route to self-isolation from the world," emphasized the Head of State.
He observed that the world as a whole has made progress, with the understanding of the necessity for peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and respect for diversity taking center stage. Within this context, the Global Majority has come to recognize itself as a full and equal participant.
Lukashenko considers it a fatal mistake to ignore the principle of indivisible security
"The main reason for the lack of progress in global de-escalation is the consistent disregard for the principle of indivisible security. As a result, international relations today must be characterized not in terms of trust and cooperation, but by citing figures on kilometers of new barriers and megatons of lethal weapons. Behind such dangerous mathematics lie the fates not of individual people, but of all humanity!" - said the head of state.
Lukashenko: so-called spontaneous revolutions of Generation Z are becoming a separate challenge
"In recent times, settlements (hopefully, long-term ones) have been reached on several protracted conflicts: Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a peace agreement, and the two-year war in Gaza has ceased, - said the President. - There is no glimmer of hope in the remaining conflict zones."
Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled an example he cited at the previous conference that approximately 50 armed conflicts of varying intensity are currently underway worldwide. This is the highest number since the end of World War II.
Intensification, the number of casualties, refugees, and economic losses are growing. The so-called spontaneous revolutions of Generation Z (in Bangladesh, Nepal, Madagascar) are becoming a separate challenge," - stated the Belarusian leader.
Lukashenko on the West: they have already resorted to theft
"Sanctions aside. They have already resorted to theft. Take the foreign exchange reserves of Russia and Belarus. They have gone so far as to begin unscrupulously taking this money and redirecting it as their own wherever they see fit," - noted the President.
He believes that this requires a response, including the development of an alternative currency.
We strongly desire to approach the future of European and, more broadly, Eurasian security with optimism. However, the actual processes and phenomena we are observing do not currently provide serious grounds for this. On the contrary, they indicate the opposite – stated the Head of State. – We have repeatedly cautioned that it is unacceptable to unilaterally partition the shared space of trust without consequences. Now all parties must face the repercussions of such short-sighted policies."
"A strictly defensive measure". Lukashenko on guarantees within the Union State and nuclear weapons
"The Treaty on Security Guarantees within the Union State, signed last year, stipulates the use of all types of armaments, including nuclear weapons. For defensive purposes! I reiterate once more: this step is strictly defensive in character and has been taken in full compliance with international law and the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons," the Belarusian leader stated.
"We harbor no intentions toward any direction; we do not need any Europe, Paris, or London. Not even Lithuania and Poland, Vilnius or Warsaw. We do not seek escalation," the Head of State stated.
Lukashenko outlines the reasons for the deployment of "Oreshnik" in Belarus
"The deployment of this weapon in Belarus is nothing other than a countermeasure to the escalation of the situation in the region and contemporary threats. Please, let us move past this, and discussions about "Oreshnik" will cease. We are not threatening anyone; we are merely ensuring our own security. Moreover, we are always open to constructive dialogue and mutual steps to reduce tensions. If our partners in the West are ready for this, neither we nor Russia will fail to reciprocate!" - the Belarusian leader stated.
Lukashenko: so far there is an impression that Europe does not need peace
"So far, there is an impression that Europe does not need peace. Politicians have forgotten the horrors brought by the Second World War. They believe that increasing military potential will ensure their safety. No, and again no! This is a path to nowhere, another step on the ladder of escalation," - the Belarusian leader emphasized.
Lukashenko rejected accusations of Belarus using migration as a weapon
"The West, in its accustomed logic of double standards, is trying to artificially accuse Belarus of using migration as a weapon. I state clearly and unequivocally: we are not engaged in, nor do we intend to engage in, the use of migration processes in any form," - the head of state said.
He called for calling things by their proper names, emphasizing that migration is primarily a consequence of crises, a consequence of ruined economies, severed social ties, and destroyed state institutions in Africa, the Middle East, and a number of other countries as a result of the irresponsible policy of the collective West.
"When you destabilize and bomb other countries, drain their resources, and put their future at risk, what do you expect? That people will stay on the ruins of their homes? No, they will go where, hopefully, there is at least relative safety for them and their children. And tell these unfortunate people that they have no right to do so," the President said.
Lukashenko stated readiness to respond to attempts to subjugate Minsk to foreign will
The head of state emphasized that security cannot be built on threats and ultimatums. "This is simply a dead end. Without trust and cooperation, without justice, any security system will remain an extremely unstable structure," he noted.
For Belarus, according to the President, the issue of security is particularly important, as the country is not just an observer but a direct participant in geopolitical processes right in the heart of Europe.
"And we are not naive. We understand that attempts to create overwhelming military superiority on our borders, undermine our economy, and constantly provoke social unrest are ways to subjugate Minsk to foreign will. We will respond as best we can. We have our own capabilities. We have support in the form of fraternal Russia. We have the support of the countries of the Global Majority," the Belarusian leader stated.
"We have our own mentality, our own culture, our own historical stage of societal development. We do not accept ideological aggression, any more than we accept any other kind. You yourselves created these tense external conditions for us. Furthermore, they engage in subversive activities. They have bought over a dozen or so of our fugitives completely and are crafting an image for them as nothing short of legitimate authority in Belarus and Russia. And then they shout: "Putin and Lukashenko are co-aggressors". We will get through this," Alexander Lukashenko said.
"We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deterioration of relations with the West and its individual countries. Yet we extend a hand. This is not the hand of a supplicant. It is the hand of a partner who maintains their own dignity and offers to work together and sincerely for the sake of peace for our children and grandchildren," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized.
In his address, the Head of State addressed the issue of overcoming the migration crisis and noted the necessity of ensuring oversight of the situation for all parties.
"It is necessary to reach agreements, for instance, within the framework of a global deal. We can discuss President Trump's "all-for-all" approach with both the United States and Europe," Alexander Lukashenko added.
As he stated, it is evident that a unified system for screening migrants is required, alongside strengthened measures against criminal groups involved in human trafficking, and expedited deportation procedures for violators.
Lukashenko: The US may be "staging a play" regarding Russia over the Ukrainian conflict
"I am very concerned that the American stance toward Russia on the Ukrainian conflict is a staged performance. The latest information increasingly confirms this. I would prefer otherwise. I want us to bring this war to a proper conclusion. There can be no games here. Because, as even Trump notes, many lives are being lost. But these are merely empty words," the President said.