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President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met with the heads of the Constitutional Commission of Belarus, BelTA reported.

“We are making the Constitution of the future of our state. And if we want the state to be sincere, honest and fair, this must be the Constitution and its adoption must be that way. If people support the new draft Constitution, this Constitution should be. If they do not support it, we have there is a Constitution. But we need to make sure that people support our draft of the new Constitution. And in order to support it, it must meet the needs of these people,” the head of state said.

Alexander Lukashenko also drew attention to the fact that much will depend on the elite of the Belarusian society – the country’s leadership at all levels, the legal community, educated, smart and talented citizens who will not only express their opinion but also lead the society.

According to BelTa, the head of state noted that the current interim meeting was proposed to be held by the leadership of the commission in order to discuss some issues that are raised at its meetings. “I think that we will promptly consider these issues. I want you to know my position that at this stage I practically do not interfere (you feel it) in the work of the Constitutional Commission. But if necessary, if there is such a demand on your part, we will gather and discuss some specific issues. This is how it is today, “the President said.