Today, December 18, 2025, the second session of the 7th All-Belarusian People's Assembly began in Belarus. Approximately 1,200 delegates from all regions of the country and over 700 invited guests gathered at the Palace of the Republic in Minsk.
The President of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, addressed the event's participants with his Address to the Belarusian People and the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus. His speech became a key moment of the day, as it summarized the results and outlined the main directions for the country's further development, setting goals for the next five years.
An online broadcast was organized in the assembly hall of Brest State Technical University. Participants shared their opinions, each highlighting the most important points.
"The President's Address has become an important benchmark for the education and science systems." Technological sovereignty requires training specialists to operate modern machine tools and robotic systems. The state is ready to support worthwhile projects, which means education must be flexible and practice-oriented. The principles of frugality and quality must become part of the educational process and student work culture. Preserving the village and its identity reminds us of the importance of a humanitarian education and respect for traditions. The quality and accessibility of education must meet the needs of those who hire specialists. Young people need relevant knowledge, and the university is obliged to provide it. No one can solve our problems for us—responsibility lies with each of us. Thus, the President's address sets a clear vector for the development of education and the entire country!" - Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Andrei Nikolaevich Parfievich.
"A very powerful message from our President. The head of state addressed the most pressing issues not only in our country but also in the world. Throughout the President's speech, the slogan was that our country must be strong, independent, and open to cooperation. A strong country cannot exist without a strong and developed economy. We have high-tech medicine, education, and industry. We are completely food self-sufficient and contribute significantly to the food security of several African countries. But the most important thing the President emphasized is that we must not rest on our laurels; we must each develop, work, and act responsibly toward our people and our country. We must develop and implement new high-tech areas in our country's economy, develop small communities, and strengthen our demographics," said Vice-Rector for Research Nikolai Nikolaevich Shalobyta.
"The address by the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, is a highly anticipated event for the Belarusian people. The results of the Belarusian people's work, plans for the future, and how Belarus is currently living are on the agenda of the President's address. The President's conversation is always very frank – today, issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic were touched upon, as well as the correct decision to work and produce during this difficult time, as well as issues of supporting and developing small communities and villages, supporting domestic production, pride in our products, the country's defense capability, and much more. Our Belarus is a small and very attractive country. Millions of guests visit our country and admire its beauty, cleanliness, and, most importantly, the hospitable Belarusians. We are open and friendly. But for our country to develop and become a leader on the global stage, Belarusians must be disciplined and hardworking. The "time for concrete action" has arrived, a time when each of us must understand that only through our own labor can we build our future! We have received instructions for the coming five-year period!" - Vice-Rector for Ideological and Educational Work Natalia Petrovna Yalovaya.
"The choice to broadcast important national events like the All-Belarusian People's Assembly online is important and the right one for today's youth. It broadens your horizons about the state of our country and what's happening in our economy. You better understand where to go in your life and what to focus on. Listening to the President's speech, I realized he listens to the Belarusian people and understands their pressing problems. I was inspired by his phrase, 'Only concrete actions and results.' I want to move forward and make our native Belarus a better place!
The words about family and children were very touching. Thank you for raising this topic as a matter of utmost importance.
As a teacher, I was interested to hear about possible changes in education, the requirements and development prospects for young professionals. I realized from this event that each of us is an indispensable and integral part of our native country, a shared mechanism that will only develop with joint efforts," said Yulia Vasilyevna Kapereiko, a lecturer at Brest State Technical University.
"Like many Belarusians, I watched the online broadcast of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly and the speech by our country's President, Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko. As a Customs student, I listened especially attentively to the economics section. At first, I even joked that such a topic might put me to sleep, but as an economics student, I became even more interested. Because I heard what they teach us in class, but on a national scale and from the mouth of the Head of State. And if we, students, want to build this future, it's important for us not only to study but also to understand how our knowledge works for the good of our country. After watching this, I want to delve even deeper into my field, participate in projects and dialogues—because our participation today is shaping Belarus's future!" - Yulia Kovalevskaya, a student at BrSTU.
"As a citizen of the Republic of Belarus, I, of course, listened to Alexander Grigoryevich's speech online." The head of state speaks very openly with the people; one gets the feeling he's addressing each citizen personally, reaching deep into their souls. The President highlighted all of our strengths and focused on areas where we need to work. He emphasized support for young professionals and the opportunity for them to purchase housing, which is very important to us as future graduates. It's gratifying that our country is bright, open, and welcoming; the number of tourists is only growing, and the goal is to continue increasing it. It was also very important to hear about our country's security and about all the efforts being made to maintain order in the country and a peaceful sky above," said Daria Kasperovich, a student at BrSTU.
"As a young professional, I closely follow the agenda of the All-Russian People's Assembly, because it discusses important issues of socioeconomic development. It's important for us to understand that the state supports young people and creates various conditions for this. The President emphasized the need to develop the national IT industry; for this, we have the legal framework, infrastructure, a school for training IT specialists, and the High-Tech Park," said Alla Osipova, a student at BrSTU.
"The President very clearly outlined the country's current problems and the necessary solutions. He spoke about the need to develop villages and agrotowns, which is truly crucial now, given the huge population outflow from rural areas. He summarized the current foreign policy situation, discussed cooperation with countries even on other continents, and outlined the main vectors of future policy. Alexander Grigorievich does everything, first and foremost, for us, the people. And we are very grateful to him for that!" - Kirill Bessarabov, BrSTU student.
