And why did Aleksandr Lukashenko call a government conference with representatives of defense, security, and law enforcement agencies behind closed doors? All of that and many other things are in the regular episode of BelTA's special project President's Week.
Participants of the session discussed matters concerning the situation evolving at the external border of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. A complex of measures was worked out to adjust the border security system taking into account existing challenges and threats to border security.
“One can say this story is unbelievable. I once again beg your pardon for talking unofficially and wanting to tell you about this exceptional and unbelievable gift not as the president but as an ordinary person,” he said.
What challenges does the Belarusian border service face? Why did the president draw attention to the protection of legal rights and interests of people? Will fugitive Belarusian citizens get a second chance and what will a special commission led by the prosecutor general do?