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14 Jan 2022
Lukashenko: We have done a lot to ensure that chronicle of Belarusian statehood continues Lukashenko: We have done a lot to ensure that chronicle of Belarusian statehood continues
"Belarus holds little space on the map but attracts a huge geopolitical interest. This has always been the case in the history of our land. This is happening now"...
14 Jan 2022
Lavrov: Union State project moving at accelerated pace Lavrov: Union State project moving at accelerated pace
"From the point of view of our defense capability, the recent events certainly provided additional arguments (if someone still needed them) in favor of stronger defense capability. There is a complete unity, a complete understanding on this matter," he said...
13 Jan 2022
Lukashenko: Digital technology should make people’s life more comfortable Lukashenko: Digital technology should make people’s life more comfortable
According to the president, Belarus has necessary basic infrastructure, including a well-developed data transmission network, reliable data processing and storage centers and modern means of information security...
12 Jan 2022
Defending right to sovereign development seen as overarching theme in Belarus-China cooperation Defending right to sovereign development seen as overarching theme in Belarus-China cooperation
"In a short period of time, relations between Belarus and China have moved from ‘simply friendly’ to ‘comprehensive strategic partnership, all-weather friendship and iron brotherhood’, which is the highest possible form of relations"...
12 Jan 2022
Andreichenko: Belarus-India relations are based on trust, respect Andreichenko: Belarus-India relations are based on trust, respect
“We highly appreciate the friendly ties with India and consider the development of our cooperation as one of the priorities of Belarus' foreign policy in Asia. Today, India is a powerful modern state with a developed economy, a large market, large scientific and industrial potential"...
12 Jan 2022
Ambassador: China, Belarus tackle challenges of rapidly changing world successfully Ambassador: China, Belarus tackle challenges of rapidly changing world successfully
"Two days ago, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation, and gave a strong approval of the results achieved in the bilateral relations for the past 30 years. They also outlined the future areas of development of the two countries"...
11 Jan 2022
Lukashenko: ‘Art, sport, public service should be ethical and creative’ Lukashenko: ‘Art, sport, public service should be ethical and creative’
The head of state noted that Belarusians have a special attitude to people who know how to create something unusual, something that pleases the eye and warms the heart, to those who spare no time enriching culture, preserving the historical heritage, educating young people...
11 Jan 2022
Lukashenko: Strong spiritual roots helped Belarusians preserve language, culture, traditions Lukashenko: Strong spiritual roots helped Belarusians preserve language, culture, traditions
"Without strong spiritual roots, it is unlikely that Belarusians, having gone through many years of wars and deprivations, would have been able to preserve their native language, culture, traditions that linked centuries and generations"...
11 Jan 2022
Belarus-China cooperation described as best ever Belarus-China cooperation described as best ever
"The most important result, in my opinion, is that the leaders decided to raise the level of cooperation to ironclad brotherhood and all-weather partnership in order to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. These are not just words, but in fact the highest point in relations"...
7 Jan 2022
Lukashenko: 2021 was better than 2020 for Belarus, but it also taught us a lesson Lukashenko: 2021 was better than 2020 for Belarus, but it also taught us a lesson
"Let’s be sincere: it was not easy either (there are no and will never be easy years), but 2021 was better than 2020," the head of state remarked. "Just like the year 2020, the year 2021 also taught us a few lessons. They say, you cannot tell lies in church. If you don’t have much to say, then don’t say anything. Therefore, I believe that you must always be sincere and tell the truth here. The year was not easy, and it taught us a few lessons"...
5 Jan 2022
Opinion: Referendum will determine Belarus’ strategic future Opinion: Referendum will determine Belarus’ strategic future
According to him, the need for amendments and additions to the Basic Law of the country is dictated by today's realities...
3 Jan 2022
Lukashenko urges to develop suburbs around Minsk Lukashenko urges to develop suburbs around Minsk
"We have made a decision to curtail construction programs in Minsk. We would not want to see Minsk overpopulated. Otherwise it will look like Moscow during rush hours, although there are already traffic jams in Minsk," said Aleksandr Lukashenko...
31 Dec 2021
Lukashenko instructs to set up IVF database in Belarus Lukashenko instructs to set up IVF database in Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the National Research Center Mother and Child on 31 December. "We recently discussed this problem. They say that the system is incomplete, that we don't have a database, that these things are underdeveloped in our country"...
30 Dec 2021
Opinion: Belarus emerges victorious again Opinion: Belarus emerges victorious again
He noted that Belarus successfully dealt with the fourth wave of COVID-19 and got out of the migrant crisis with dignity. “These challenges showed that our society is ready to consolidate. All Belarusians without exception, individuals, public associations, and the government, responded to the call to help refugees"...
29 Dec 2021
Eismont on Lukashenko’s interviews: We have entered an era of unprecedented openness Eismont on Lukashenko’s interviews: We have entered an era of unprecedented openness
“The president is ready to talk to everyone. We have an absolutely clear plan to continue this work. It is important for us to be heard in all regions and all countries. We will continue to allocate time for that. We have entered an era of unprecedented openness. We will talk to everybody,” the spokeswoman said...
28 Dec 2021
PM on Western sanctions: Belarus will continue to protect its economic interests PM on Western sanctions: Belarus will continue to protect its economic interests
“Belarusian partners have always been regarded all over the world as predictable, conscientious and responsible. Many businessmen, entrepreneurs are interested not only in preserving, but also in developing economic ties with our enterprises. They constantly give us signals about it at various platforms"...
27 Dec 2021
Better economic competitiveness, higher household income named Belarus’ priorities for 2022 Better economic competitiveness, higher household income named Belarus’ priorities for 2022
In his words, the economy is working in a steady and balanced way today. “The country has ensured that wages and real incomes of its people increased, enterprises worked uninterruptedly, and labor collectives were preserved. Everyone who has worked honestly can proudly say that they have contributed to the common result," said the prime minister...
24 Dec 2021
Lukashenko to youth: 'Belarus is your shield' Lukashenko to youth: 'Belarus is your shield'
“Our state, just like you, is very young. It is important not only to preserve the existing traditions but also to start new ones. We have many traditions and I have always done my best to keep them alive. There is no country without traditions. This is the face of any country,” the president said...
23 Dec 2021
Kochanova gives her take on new Belarus Constitution draft Kochanova gives her take on new Belarus Constitution draft
“Peace and stability are what this Constitution implies,” Natalya Kochanova added...
23 Dec 2021
Opinion: No one will be able to subjugate Belarus Opinion: No one will be able to subjugate Belarus
“Politicians in the post-Soviet space are influential and impactful, politicians in Europe are simply not independent. After all, everyone is well aware that Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine are doing today what they are told to do by the United States. This dependence, the absence of their own position are obvious to everyone,” she said...
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