Parliamentary elections in Belarus will be held on September 23

June 18, Minsk / Tatyana Polozhay - BELTA /. Parliamentary elections in Belarus will be held on September 23, 2012. This was announced today at a meeting on the preparation and holding of elections to the fifth convocation of the National Assembly of Belarus by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, BELTA correspondent reports. Alexander Lukashenko also noted that the Council of the Republic will be formed by the end of September. The President stressed that parliamentary elections are not only a crucial political event for the country, but also a responsible test for the current government, especially for local authorities. "I want to warn you right away. We should not and will not adapt to anyone from outside. The elections are held for the Belarusian people and exclusively in their interests. Belarus is a sovereign state and will not accept any interference," the President stated. At the same time, he added that the country "will continue to work as usual, without rush and emergency measures." "We need to focus on solving the most important task - to hold these elections in strict accordance with national legislation, honestly, openly, ensuring the will of the Belarusian people," the head of state emphasized. Alexander Lukashenko believes that cohesion, organization, and exceptional mobility are needed in preparation for the parliamentary elections. He specifically drew attention to the fact that the implementation of organizational measures should take place in a calm and constructive atmosphere, with mutual understanding from all participants in the electoral process. The head of state considers this very important in the current election campaign. "We have learned to hold elections as a celebration for the Belarusian people. Let's make this celebration once again. This day should be a holiday for the people," Alexander Lukashenko stressed. According to the President, it is necessary to approach the formation of election commissions carefully. "Decisions on their formation should be made, as required by law, openly, with the participation of political parties and public organizations. Representatives of parties, regardless of their political views, who have proven themselves worthy in previous election campaigns, should be included in the election commissions. Those who previously contributed to the disorganization of elections should not be given a second chance," the head of state noted. Alexander Lukashenko warned that there should be no far-fetched restrictions when registering candidates for deputies. "Everyone who has the right to be registered must be registered. Every citizen of the country must be provided with comprehensive opportunities to exercise the right to vote and be elected," the President said. "Local authorities must provide guarantees for conducting public election events on terms no worse than during the presidential elections in 2010," the head of state noted. -0-