Opinions & Interviews

Those interested in getting Belarus on agenda of UN Human Rights Council sessions pointed out
The “Belarusian question” on the agenda of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) has nothing to do with genuine concern for human rights, but serves to promote the foreign policy goals of a group of countries, primarily the European Union...

Lukashenko: People of Belarus is the only master of Belarusian land
The head of state pointed out that the world is getting redivided now and stressed that Belarus has to survive in these conditions while relying on its allies...

Lukashenko to Western experts on Belarus: You are driven by hate, we are moved by creation
He said he was confident that the pressure Belarus faces from the West is caused by the fact that Belarusians choose to preserve their legacy in the spiritual, cultural, and economic dimensions...

Lukashenko: We don’t want what belongs to others but we won’t give up ours either
The head of state recalled the forceful division of Belarus in 1921 and the country’s reunification some time later...

Lukashenko: Belarus must hold its ground amid global reshaping
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Youth. Belarus. Future forum marking People’s Unity Day on 17 September...

Lukashenko highlights historic significance of 17 September
The date 17 September 1939 was truly a landmark event, a day when the Belarusian people were reunited and millions of Belarusians returned to their motherland, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the youth forum Youth. Belarus. Future, marking People’s Unity Day on 17 September...

Lukashenko to young Belarusians: Ours is a country of opportunities
“We have a country of opportunities. Quiet, calm. Without war, thank god. You will have to preserve all of it in the future. Without making it worse. You will have to carry the heaviest burden on your shoulders. Trust me: it cannot be any heavier. You will have to bear the responsibility for this unity, for the Belarusian nation, for the land where we live a calm life today,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Traditions rooted in history help Belarusian people remain themselves
“Whatever happened to us in different eras, Belarusians were, are, and will be. This is our history. The history of people’s unity,” the Belarusian leader said. “By remembering the past, we are making plans for the future. Our plans are good. We want to see our tomorrow peaceful and prosperous. For Belarus and for all parts of the world”...

Chinese ambassador highlights unity as foundation of Belarus’ success
“Reaching complete national unity is a goal that every single country and nation relentlessly pursues,” the Chinese ambassador said...

Belarusian diplomat: Impossible to develop peaceful uses of nuclear energy without nuclear safety
“Belarus proceeds from a principled position: nuclear facilities must not be subjected to military attacks,” the Belarusian diplomat continued. “Any actions that could jeopardize the safety of nuclear facilities, personnel, and the public are unacceptable”...

Sergeyenko: 17 September lives on in people’s memory and in street names
"What is the greatness of this day [People’s Unity Day]? In the fact that the people were reunited and have the opportunity to value their history, develop their language, develop their culture and their economy"...

Zimbabwe’s president: Belarusian farm machinery dominates the market
“Wherever you go, in every province where there is a tractor, it is most likely BELARUS. If you look at the machinery on my farm, most of it is Belarusian-made.” The president of the African republic admitted that he works on his own farm on weekends, and his machinery fleet includes two BELARUS tractors...

Coale: Belarus, USA will continue resolving remaining issues
The U.S. special envoy noted that the current talks in Minsk had been highly productive...

Coale: Belarus, USA have made great progress in talks
According to him, the parties also discussed international issues, bilateral agenda and other matters of mutual interest...

Belarus’ honorary consul in Switzerland: In difficult times, it is vital to preserve bridges, not build walls
It is important to preserve and develop cooperation primarily in areas where it brings clear benefits to people...

Kochanova: Parliamentary diplomacy is essential for international peace and security
"Belarus is a peace-loving country. We consistently convey this message to the international community through numerous international contacts with speakers of parliaments, heads of diplomatic missions, senior officials of foreign ministries, business delegations, and friendship groups"...

Lukashenko dismisses fake news spread by self-exiled opposition in the West at meeting with Coale
"We have no goal of sending new people to correctional labor colonies in place of those released. We do not have such a problem. We do not do this and will not do it. These are our Belarusians"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is open to discussing any matters with the USA but agreements must be honored
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We are open to discussing any matters. The only thing (it is not a demand but my request for you) is that we have to honor our agreements without fail. On our part and on the part of the USA”...

CSTO chief: Belarus’ Eurasian Charter initiative deserves close global attention
"We see the rationality of the Belarusian side’s approach and are convinced that this initiative deserves close attention from the international community,” Taalatbek Masadykov emphasized...

Lukashenko: Belarusians are a united nation that shapes its own future
Although some may call Belarusians “aggressors” or something else, in reality, Belarus is home to peaceful people who know the value of unity, understand the horrors that war brings, and do not want such events to be repeated...