Lukashenko meets with Iranian ambassador

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with the Iranian ambassador, holding talks aimed at clarifying mutual understanding on issues relevant to the region. During the meeting, he stated that the meeting "is not symbolic" and emphasized Belarus's deep awareness of events in the Middle East, including the situation in Iran. Lukashenko noted that Belarus has always adhered to the principles of peace and that wars are unacceptable for the country due to the number of people lost in past conflicts. The president stressed that the history of the Belarusian people includes millions of losses, which shaped the country's approach to international peace.

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Belarus, located at the epicenter of 20th-century military conflicts, lost a huge number of citizens, shaping the country's political stance on maintaining peace.