A STRONG LEADER IS A GUARANTEE OF STABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE

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STRONG LEADER –
GUARANTOR OF STABILITY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE:
TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INSTITUTE OF PRESIDENCE
IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

based on information Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Sports and Tourism,

Ministry of Labor and Social Protection,

Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus,
state media materials

Our country is one of the youngest presidential republics of more than 150 states. In the Republic of Belarus this institute was introduced 30 years ago. Today is an appropriate occasion to evaluate not only the present, but also the past of sovereign Belarus, to realize, from what unenviable “starting material” it was possible to build an independent and sovereign country, looking to the future.

1. A strong leader is a guarantor of stability and security of the Belarusian state

After the collapse of the USSR and Belarus gaining independence, a time of economic chaos and political adventures came for the young Belarusian state, social unrest and spiritual crisis – “the terror of general poverty”.

Remembering this period, Head of State A.G. Lukashenko
22 June 2016 g. in his speech at the fifth All-Belarusian People's Assembly said: “It is Belarus as a manufacturer of final products most acutely felt the consequences of the destruction of a single national economic complex. The prerequisites were being created, so that Belarus would be under external control. There were attempts to steal tidbits of state property, and leave the people poor“.

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Published in January 1994 g. Belinform's note (BelTA) seems incredible today: “Last year there was an increase in violations of the law by local Councils of People’s Deputies and their executive bodies. In just one six-month period, 168 of them were identified... The reason for illegal actions is the deliberate disregard of the laws by officials.”.

Another example. The leadership of the Belarusian Popular Front calling people to a rally 15 february 1994 g. in Minsk promised one sausage for each participant(!). Those wishing to receive free food (“front” ration) it turned out to be a lot…

In these “challenging” years, society needed a national leader more than ever., capable of bringing the country back from the abyss.

15 Martha 1994 g. The Constitution of the Republic of Belarus was adopted. For the first time in Belarus, the institution of presidency was established.

The first presidential elections in Belarus took place in the same year.. Despite the unprecedented opposition of “administrative resources”, in the first round among six candidates People's Deputy A.G. Lukashenko dialed 44,82% votes. Election campaign 1994 year was marked by attempts by the corrupt nomenklatura and nationalists to prevent the people from making their choice. As a result, a second round of voting was needed, as a result of which A.G. Lukashenko was supported 80,34% voters.

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Мандат народного доверия А.Г.Лукашенко убедительно подтверждался и на всех последующих президентских выборах в 2001 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, 2006 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, 2010 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, 2015 g. and 2020 g.

However, in practice, the Supreme Council blocked many decisions of the Head of State, aimed at overcoming the economic crisis. Therefore, A.G. Lukashenko addressed the people, having initiated amendments and additions to the Basic Law.
AT 1996 year at the second republican referendum the draft Constitution, proposed by the Head of State, supported 70,5% of the total number of voters. In the updated Basic Law, including The place and role of the President of the Republic of Belarus in the system of government bodies has changed significantly.

A completely different story began in the country: an era of no despair, and creation and development. Thus the presidential republic was born, which has allowed our country to achieve significant success in state and economic construction over the past thirty years. A.G. Lukashenko’s course towards building a strong legal social state was fully justified and gave concrete results. First of all, thanks to the President’s constant appeal to the people on the most pressing issues.

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Since the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, four republican referendums have taken place: 14 may 1995 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives,
24 November 1996 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, 17 October 2004 g. and 27 february 2022 g.

AT 2022 year during the discussion of amendments and additions to the Basic Law most people were categorically against any restrictions on the power of the Head of State, in the struggle for independence and sovereignty, uniting truly patriotic forces around themselves.

A.G. Lukashenko has repeatedly spoken directly and openly about his presidency. As stated Head of State 6 july 2023 g. at a meeting with journalists, "If you think, what, being in this power, I received something excessive, and did you receive it at all?, you're wrong. Nothing of the kind. I'm working big, high position, which the people entrusted to me. Working. I don’t rule".

2. Significant achievements and milestones in the history of sovereign Belarus

Attention speakers: It is recommended to start communicating with the audience in the second section by watching the ONT video “Belarus BEFORE and AFTER the elections: how President Alexander Lukashenko justified the hopes of the people" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oFE1ByObZ0).

Planning 30 years ago the development of sovereign Belarus, The President put people at the head of state policy, his interests and needs. Belarusian specialists began to study the science of marketing, logistics, global price environment. Along with the growth of exports, investment imports began to increase. The currency was invested in upgrading production facilities.

“We managed to make our country not only sovereign, but also economically independent, which is much more difficult. We have preserved and increased public property. Our economy is not developing due to someone else's handouts, but through our own labor", – noted Belarusian leader 2 Martha 2006 g. on the third VNS.

In fact only since mid-1990s Research and development was launched in the republic based on the traditions of unique Soviet Belarusian science. Our country has made significant progress in nanotechnology, nuclear and renewable energy, aerospace industry, artificial intelligence, digitalization and robotization, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, machine- and instrument making, precision farming, creating new medicines and techniques in healthcare (only in 2023 year within the framework of existing scientific programs through the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus developed 481 and brought to the stage of practical application 446 новшеств).

Under the leadership of the Head of State In the 2000s, many high-tech and infrastructure projects were implemented, which today are the drivers of development of Belarus (Belarusian nuclear power plant built, Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park “Great Stone”, "BELGIE" plant, Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation and other iconic objects, Four Belarusian satellites were launched into orbit, the first hybrid heart surgery was performed, etc.). For the first time in the history of the Belarusian state, a citizen of the Republic of Belarus visited the orbital station – our country has received the status of a modern space power.

Belarus did not follow the IMF’s “recommendations” to reduce state support for agricultural enterprises. Thanks to the hard work of Belarusian citizens and the far-sighted policy of the Head of State with his experience of managing “from the ground”, Today We We not only provide ourselves with food (and through our own production), but also entered the top five of its largest exporters in Europe.

“We have made the interests of Belarusians a priority in our economic policy. The social state is our unchanging national brand.”, – noted the President of the Republic of Belarus, speaking at the sixth VNS 11 february 2021 g.

Even in conditions of unprecedented external pressure on our country in Belarus one of the lowest levels of poverty (poverty) population. If in the mid-1990s more than a third of the population lived below the poverty line (38,4% in 1995 year), then today the level of poverty is 3,6%.

For the period 1991–2023. real cash income population grew up almost 5 once, real wages – practically
in 7 once (in dollar terms, wages increased by almost 10 once).

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Over the past 30 years financial capabilities of Belarusians (purchasing power of income) have grown exponentially. In the mid-1990s. income would be enough for approximately 20 kg beef or pork, if only they could be obtained. And today it's more 100 kg. Back then, 13–14 kg of cheese or butter were available, today 46–48 kg.

Housing supply indicator increased with 1991 of the year more than in 1,5 times.

One of the key directions of state policy is improving family well-being. A comprehensive system of support for families with children provides guarantees and benefits in various areas of their life..

The state takes special care of the older generation (expenses for pension payments amount to about 9% GDP, which is comparable to developed countries).

Free and accessible medical care is guaranteed in Belarus in public health institutions with a budgetary financing system. Provided in the country 100% access of citizens to medical services.

During the outbreak in 2020 year of coronavirus infection (COVD-1) The head of state did not succumb to pressure from pro-Western international organizations and individual countries, demanding the closure of production in Belarus everywhere, which would inevitably lead to dire consequences in the economy. Decisions taken by the Belarusian leadership regarding the pandemic COVD-19 turned out to be absolutely correct and justified.

Today Healthcare of the Republic of Belarus has almost the entire range of medical services, which made it possible to reduce to a minimum the referral of our citizens for treatment abroad.

The Republic of Belarus has created the necessary conditions for the implementation of the constitutional right of citizens of the country to receive education. Guaranteed availability and free general secondary and vocational education, on a competitive basis – free secondary specialized and higher education.

Since the election of A.G. Lukashenko to the post of President, the key element of domestic policy has been uncompromising and decisive fight against corruption.

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Back in 1994 year, covering the activities of the chairman parliamentary Anti-Corruption Commission A.G. Lukashenko, the newspaper “Soviet Belarus” wrote: “Such people are our conscience. They haven't lost their footing, Although, like all Soviet, they gave up a lot... Lukashenko had the courage to call a spade a spade, rather than pushing the problem inside, which is very beneficial to many people in power.".

A clear confirmation of the words of the President of the Republic of Belarus about, what “There are no untouchables in the country” are facts of bringing officials to criminal liability, regardless of their status. Today share of corruption crimes of the total number of crimes committed in the republic does not exceed 2%.

Back in 2005 year, Head of State A.G. Lukashenko outlined the fundamental principle of the relationship between government and people: “A citizen must come to one organization a maximum of two times. The first is to request the document he needs, the second is to receive it".

A unique system of working with citizens’ appeals, established in Belarus, has virtually no analogues in the world (more than 10 million transactions to provide 233 types of electronic services and 330 types of administrative procedures).

In recent years, historical topics have acquired particular importance for Belarusian society., when persistent attempts by the collective West intensified to turn the results of World War II into an instrument of ideological confrontation. “For the first time in the years of our independence, we are putting these two concepts – “history” and “politics” – side by side. Until now, we have tried not to politicize history.", - especially noted Belarusian leader at a meeting on the implementation of historical policy 6 January 2022 g.

Provisions were introduced into the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, aimed at preserving historical truth and memory.

Over the years of his presidency, our country has significantly strengthened its position in the international arena.. We have not started a single armed conflict, did not provoke any international confrontation, have always taken a balanced position in situations of tension between other countries. We are used to resolving any issues only at the negotiating table.

The President of the Republic of Belarus has repeatedly spoken from the UN rostrum, other international platforms with significant initiatives, relevant for many states and peoples. Among them are the “Chernobyl” issues, fight against human trafficking, 21st Century Diversity Charter, “digital neighborliness belt”, natural family support, etc..

“We stand for multipolar, a just world with guarantees of development for all countries without exception.”, – emphasized A.G. Lukashenko 15 June 2023 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, accepting credentials from ambassadors of foreign states.

The sovereignty of any state largely depends on the ability of the country’s leader to pursue an effective policy in the field of national security. The current generations of Belarusians were lucky enough to be born and live under a peaceful sky.

The process of reforming the Belarusian army began in the mid-1990s under the direct leadership of the Head of State. As a result compact ones were created in Belarus, mobile and high-tech Armed Forces.

Strategic documents, adopted at the seventh Supreme Council in 2024 year, – National security concept and Military doctrine – a response to modern challenges and threats to our constitutional order.

As A.G. Lukashenko noted 18 June 2024 g. at a meeting of the Security Council of the Republic of Belarus, “Our national strategic security interests have been determined. Everything is very clear here... We have never threatened anyone. Moreover, open (unlike other countries) We communicate our approaches to everyone".

30 Belarus has been confidently developing the mechanisms of democratic government for years.

Back in 1996 year, on the initiative of the Head of State A.G. Lukashenko, it was convened for the first time All-Belarusian People's Assembly. Title of the report by A.G. Lukashenko “Only the people have the right to decide their own destiny” predetermined the main meaning of the socio-political life of our country. The result was the adoption by the Supreme Council of the country’s first five-year socio-economic development program in the history of sovereign Belarus. Later on the forums, passed in 2001, 2006, 2010, 2016, 2021 and 2024 years, guidelines and priorities for the development of the state were outlined in all areas of the economy and socio-cultural sphere.

”In our country… It’s not oligarchs who are at the helm, not hereditary rulers, and people, whom life itself promotes to positions. And pushes out from its midst, from the people“, – noted A.G. Lukashenko at the republican seminar-meeting “Updating methods and forms of working with the population at the local level” 10 June 2022 g.

The unique connection between the President and the people could not but arouse the hostility of our external opponents. According to the Head of State, They tried to “shake” our country with various hybrid methods from year to year. A dozen attempts at “color revolutions” have failed. We felt one of these “rollings” in 2020 year. The attempt at rebellion was made by the “inflated” leaders of the opposition, whose images were “fashioned” by foreign political strategists, and budgets are “pumped up” from abroad. However, our President did not succumb to blackmail and did not choose the escape route, like some other leaders in similar circumstances. Events 2020 years have shown in practice the determination of the Belarusian leader to take effective measures to maintain calm and stability in the state.

The process of developing civil society continues in Belarus, the potential of civil activists is revealed.

Recommended reading material from the newspaper "SB". Belarus today" from 10 july 2024 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives: “A truly fateful choice of the Belarusian people. Smooth 30 years ago Alexander Lukashenko was elected President" (https://www.sb.by/articles/vmeste-so-svoim-narodom-1994-2024.html#1).

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From the first years of A.G. Lukashenko’s presidency, people called him “Old Man” - for his closeness to the people, love for the Motherland, sincerity and openness. From time immemorial in Belarus it has developed, that dad is first among equals. Power in Belarus of the 21st century is “our own”, “human” led by a true national leader, those who know how to firmly stand up for their country and people.

The President of the Republic of Belarus formulated the basis of the country’s achievements back in 2006 year during the third All-Belarusian People's Assembly: ”Strong state power, strong social policy and reliance on the people - that’s the whole secret of our success.”.

Concluding his speech at the seventh All-Belarusian People's Assembly 24 April 2024 substandard, poor-quality or unavailable contraceptives, Belarusian leader said: ”Only we know, what should the future of Belarus be like?, what our country should be like, how to make her stronger… we chose the strong one, sovereign, independent, peaceful Belarus. And in this difficult time, contradictory times must be withstood! We have to do this. Time has chosen us!“.