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What are the prospects for Belarus in Africa, why did Aleksandr Lukashenko go to Zimbabwe and why is he grateful to the West for the sanctions? These matters and also the visit of the head of state to the United Arab Emirates, a frank and friendly meeting with the leader of the country and a dozen areas for cooperation are covered in the new installment of BelTA’s President’s Week project
00:00 Intro;
00:20 STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE | 30 January -1 February 2023 | How was Lukashenko welcomed?
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to meet the distinguished guest from Belarus at the airport. Together they were enthusiastically welcomed by several thousand supporters of the Zimbabwean leader. The presidents were greeted with flower garlands and Zimbabwean dances to the drum music.
02:02 VISIT TO THE NATIONAL HEROES ACRE MEMORIAL IN ZIMBABWE | 31 January 2023
Here Aleksandr Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.
National Heroes Acre is a burial ground and national monument located on a mountain range seven kilometers from the capital.
03:38 OFFICIAL TALKS BETWEEN LUKASHENKO AND MNANGAGWA | 31 January 2023
04:37 Signing ceremony of bilateral documents;
Excerpts from the president’s remarks about relations with Africa during the press conference:
05:03 "They only encourage us to cooperate more extensively!" // About the sanctions;
06:02 "The president of Zimbabwe was very right to stress that the main thing for Zimbabwe is people, specialists!"
06:49 "These contracts and the arrangements that we have reached today will become the basis for our continued cooperation!"
07:05 "We go to Africa not for the sake of bringing some illusive democratic values. We want to work together with your leaders for the benefit of the people of Zimbabwe!"
08:42 "The potential of our cooperation is huge!"
10:20 "Zimbabwe is richly endowed with mineral resources. This is the reason you will never be allowed to live a calm life!"
10:42 "You do not let various international crooks and swindlers use your mineral resources!"
10:55 "Like in the past centuries they are once again trying to bring you to your knees!"
11:40 "We have to get through this complicated period in the life of our planet no matter what!"
11:50 "If you preserve peace within the country, then you will preserve your independence!"
12:20 "The people of Zimbabwe must understand that there are no miracles!"
13:22 "You should know that in the center of Europe, there is such a country as Belarus that is always ready to lend you a helping hand in any situation!"
Lukashenko answers journalists’ questions!
13:57 “This year we sold as much mineral fertilizers as we wanted!”
15:09 “Africa woke up a long time ago! There can be no development in the world without Africa!”
15:54 “We never negotiate together against third countries!”
16:42 “We are bringing technology and we are training specialists!”
17:20 CEREMONY TO HAND OVER BELARUSIAN MACHINERY | 31 January 2023
17:37 Presidents of Belarus and Zimbabwe are treated to bread and salt!
18:19 Lukashenko gifts a tractor to the president of Zimbabwe!
18:44 The symbol of strength! Here what Lukashenko got as a present in Zimbabwe!
Excerpts from the president’s speech at the ceremony to hand over machinery to Zimbabwean farmers:
19:31 “I would like to thank the United States and the entire Western world for the sanctions!”
20:15” This year is going to be a difficult one for you! I am glad to see you as optimists. Stay vigilant!”
20:59 “Think for yourself!”
21:46 VISIT TO VICTORIA FALLS | 1 February 2023
On the last day of the visit the Belarusian leader visited Victoria Falls and the contact zoo together with the president of Zimbabwe. The two heads of state held talks without the press and cameras and summarized the results of the visit.
23:28 NICE WORK! Lukashenko receives a photo album as a present before leaving Zimbabwe!
23:59 “Stay strong!” How Lukashenko was seen off at the airport
24:19 Meeting with UAE president | 2 February 2023
After his visit to Zimbabwe the Belarusian leader headed for Abu Dhabi. There, he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Excerpts from the president’s remarks about the UAE:
24:46 “I am a very straightforward person, so you know what I think about you!”
25:44 COMMENTARY | “The parties discussed virtually all areas of bilateral cooperation!”
26:17 “COME VISIT US!” // Footage from the airport in Abu Dhabi.
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