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Article 1
 

The President is the Head of State, the guarantor of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, of human and civil rights and freedoms.

The President serves as the highest government official of the Republic of Belarus, he shall embody the unity of the people, guarantee the pursuance of the basic lines of home and foreign policy, represent the Republic of Belarus in relations with other nations and international organizations. The President shall take measures aimed at safeguarding the sovereignty of the Republic of Belarus, its national security and territorial integrity, ensure political and economical stability, succession and cooperation of the government authorities, act as a mediator between the government authorities.

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