On July 28, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus considers itself part of the Global Majority, arguing that countries within the group share common views on sovereignty, international cooperation and opposition to external pressure.
Speaking at a ceremony where he received credentials from the ambassadors of nine countries, Lukashenko said the influence of the Global Majority in international affairs was "growing rapidly and, most importantly, deservedly," according to Pul Pervogo.
"Many of you represent countries of the Global Majority... The countries that belong to it share similar approaches to the world order, partnership-building and conflict resolution. They are characterised by respect for national sovereignty, rejection of pressure, diktat and unlawful sanctions. Belarus rightfully considers itself part of this Global Majority," he said.
Lukashenko also said Belarus's history, including what he described as its "heroic and at the same time tragic experience of resisting numerous attempts to colonise and destroy the Belarusian people", had reinforced the country's commitment to independence.
He referred to a line from Belarusian poet Yanka Kupala, saying the right "to be called people" remains of fundamental importance to the nation.
The ceremony was attended by newly appointed ambassadors from Brazil, Libya, Mongolia, Myanmar, Peru, South Korea, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, who formally presented their credentials to the Belarusian president.
By Aghakazim Guliyev
