Our gold is together with forest and potassium. Lukashenko noted the leadership position of Belarus in the cultivation of flax.
"For Belarus, linen is not only a strategic culture, but also a political one. Look at the symbol of our country. It is an important part of the cultural and historical heritage, one of our symbols and a very large part of the economy. You can say, our gold together with wood and potassium," said the head of state. He noted that the climate in our country is suitable for growing this crop.
"Today, Belarus is among the three leaders in the world in growing northern silk, along with France and Belgium. This is the kind of modern "Normandy-Nieman linen" we are getting," the president figuratively compared. These Belarusian products are bought in 43 countries around the world.
"But the potential of the local industry is far from exhausted," Alexander Lukashenko is sure. Flax is a unique plant and with the right approach there is almost no waste. It is used in the textile, food, chemical, construction, military industry and medicine industries. Everyone who chooses linen makes a solid contribution to the environment and to supporting health - for himself and his family."