Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, has announced his intention to travel to the United States for an upcoming meeting of the Peace Council. This statement was reported by the news outlet “European Truth” citing BELTA.
Lukashenko indicated that U.S. officials had strongly urged his attendance at this meeting. He explained his absence from the previous session, held in Washington on February 19, by citing scheduling conflicts and other circumstances. He stated, “I promised that soon, when you have an event, we will meet.”
The Belarusian leader attributed his inability to attend the earlier meeting to a sudden military readiness check conducted by the Belarusian armed forces.
Prior to Lukashenko’s announcement, John Cole, the U.S. special representative for Belarus, had suggested that a visit from Lukashenko could be possible. Following a meeting with Lukashenko, Cole announced the lifting of sanctions on several Belarusian banks and companies involved in the production of potash fertilizers. Additionally, it was reported that the Belarusian regime released a group of political prisoners after their discussions.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko plans to visit the U.S. for a Peace Council meeting, following previous absences due to military checks. His potential visit aligns with recent U.S. diplomatic gestures, including the lifting of sanctions on certain Belarusian entities.
Source: European Truth