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President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has appointed new ambassadors of Belarus to Tajikistan, Brazil and the Republic of Korea, BelTA has learned.

Viktor Denisenko will represent the interests of Belarus in Tajikistan. He will take the ambassadorial post after working as Deputy Head of the Main Directorate – Head of the CIS Countries Directorate of the Main Directorate of Russia, CIS Countries and Eurasian Integration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Sergei Lukashevich, now senior adviser to the Belarusian Embassy in Spain, has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Andrei Chernetsky will head the Belarusian Embassy in the Republic of Korea.

Alexander Lukashenko inquired in detail how the candidates for the diplomats were selected. “You understand that we cannot be mistaken in appointing ambassadors,” he told Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei.

The Foreign Minister assured that all people are absolutely reliable and professionally trained, candidates were thoroughly discussed, there were several rounds of meetings on this score at various levels. The new ambassadors have also proven themselves well at their previous jobs.

As for Tajikistan, Alexander Lukashenko stressed: it is not just a friendly country, but personal friendship ties the Belarusian head of state with its leader Emomali Rahmon. “We have practically no secrets from each other. This was also shown by my last three-day visit. Therefore, it will be easy for you to work from this side,” he said, addressing Viktor Denisenko .

On the other hand, the President noted, there is great potential for the development of trade with Tajikistan, specific areas for which can be added in cooperation.

“The main thing for any ambassador is trade and economic relations. We have no problems with politics with Tajikistan, as well as in other countries where you will go,” the Belarusian leader said.

He also spoke on the topic of cooperation with Brazil : “A powerful, huge state. And we need to expand our presence there. At least a little. I mean trade and economic relations. You will see in politics how much this is possible.” In this area, the head of state also counts on Russia’s support. “The Foreign Ministry must help. Here and through Russia, to BRICS – through this organization. Russians can help in many areas, especially in Brazil and especially now, when, in general, they are trying to help us during this sanctions period. And for them a difficult period , and it is not easy for us. But, as you can see, we are coping. I think we can. And Brazil in this list should be one of the main states, due to which we can feel stable here “,