Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarus is home and homeland to many Poles
The president emphasized that Belarus has always respected the rights of all ethnic minorities and is proud of the inter-ethnic peace in the country...

Lukashenko: No prospects for Belarus’ diplomatic presence in some countries
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that as a last resort, all issues can be dealt with at the UN, other international organizations in New York, Geneva or Vienna. “It will give us an opportunity to speak to the whole world. Thus, there is no need to keep political advisers in the countries that have frozen contacts with us due to their prejudices"...

Senator: Belarusians, Russians are inseparable thanks to centuries-old brotherhood, friendship
"Lessons of the past show us that only through joint efforts, continuing to strengthen our unity, we are able to meet any challenges and maintain peace and tranquility. Belarus and Russia have come a long way to achieve the main goal - to create the necessary conditions for sustainable development, to improve the well-being and living standards of the peoples"...

Krutoi: Belarus is interested in new integration projects with Russia
"A quarter of a century is a good time span to take stock of what has been done and to make plans for the future. If you look back at this period, you will see that the fundamental objectives set by the presidents when signing the first treaty and all subsequent documents are being successfully implemented"...

Speaker: Belarusians are the only ones to decide on their path of development
“Only the Belarusian people have the right to determine their own path of development, including constitutional issues. Western colleagues, if they want to maintain the existing international order and stability, need to approach all the processes objectively and impartially. Belarusian MPs are open to dialogue and ready to cooperate in any format”...

Myasnikovich hails high level of trust, mutual understanding between Belarus, Russia
“Shared history, moral values, traditions and culture of the peoples of our countries have contributed to the establishment of one of the most successful and advanced integration associations – the Union State of Belarus and Russia. Its example helped set up the Eurasian Economic Union"...

Putin: Union State mechanisms ensure high level of Belarus-Russia cooperation
“A quarter of a century ago, the Treaty on the Establishment of the Community of Russia and Belarus was signed, which became the first significant step on the path towards closer cooperation between our countries. Since then, much has been done to strengthen Russia-Belarus ties,” the Russian head of state said...

Lukashenko sends Belarus-Russia Unity Day congratulations to Putin
The president believes that cooperation in the Union State based on the principles of sovereign equality will continue to serve the interests of citizens of Belarus and Russia...

Resilience of Belarusian state model in face of 2020 events underlined
The governor said: “We’ve lived a very complicated year. It may have been the hardest year in the entire history of independent Belarus. We’ve survived the trial of the pandemic, the trial of the world economic crisis. We’ve survived external pressure. The Belarusian development model has once again proved its viability and reliability in these complicated conditions”...

Lukashenko warns against out-of-control price rises
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that pricing and inflation are among the most burning questions...

MFA: Belarus is interested in mutually respectful cooperation with USA
"We are interested in developing relations with the United States, but on the basis of mutual respect, sovereignty, independence and other fundamental values in international relations,” said Anatoly Glaz...

Belarus’ PM announces targeted response to sanctions
"Our response will be pinpointed and more appropriate. The decree will be applied only to those companies that act in an unfriendly way towards our republic. This is our sovereign protection measure, we are entitled to it"...

Opinion: Scientific cooperation will help Belarus, Russia develop new world-level technologies
Special attention was paid to strengthening the coordination of activities of the RAS and NASB in the field of new medical technologies to solve problems related to prevention and elimination of consequences of large-scale epidemics...

Lukashenko in favor of preserving strong presidential authority
“The president will keep his basic authority to influence any decision at any level. No matter where Lukashenko is and no matter who will be the next president, he will be a head of state with strong authority, because if if we strip the president of his strong powers (this is not about me), the country will be lost. It will cease to exist”...

Lukashenko wants land relations to remain under strict state control
Speaking about land management, Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that it is unadvisable to devolve presidential powers in this area...

Lukashenko: Various forces, primarily external ones, eager to undermine the situation in Belarus
"I have said more than once that we will not have a quiet life here. The situation in the country may be calmer or more acute, but there will never be absolute peace in the country"...

Festive atmosphere hailed as main trademark of Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk festival
The festival will officially open in the evening of 15 July with a ceremony to present the president’s special award “Through Art to Peace and Understanding” and a gala concert...

Mezentsev: Belarus, Russia should cooperate more closely today, amid external pressure
Dmitry Mezentsev stressed that much has been done in the Union State...

Belarus expects new COVID-19 wave to be no worse than previous wave
According to Dmitry Pinevich, new COVID-19 cases had been on the decline till mid March. This week, Belarus saw a tick up in the number of cases...

China's support of Belarus in UN emphasized
"We cooperate in all areas with Belarusian friends. We treat each other as equals and support each other's fundamental interests. China supports Belarus in the international arena, your country supports China"...