Lukashenko discusses army, agriculture, and foreign ties

On July 30, 2026, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko addressed various domestic and foreign policy issues. He explained that sending negligent agricultural workers to the army is meant to be a serious measure, not just a scare tactic. He also commented on the state of affairs in the Brest region, demanded order in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha, and clarified that agriculture remains a priority over industry. In foreign policy, Lukashenko confirmed Belarus' interest in expanding cooperation with Morocco and responded to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's remarks about Armenia's relevance to the world and its obligations to the CSTO.