Opinions & Interviews

Meshaal Al Attiyah: Belarus and Qatar enjoy stable relations
"Belarus-Qatar relations have been developing steadily. I would like to emphasize friendly relations between the high-ranking officials of our countries. It is confirmed by numerous top-level visits"...

Belarusian nuclear power plant ready to welcome European experts at any time
The Energy Ministry stressed that Belarus has cooperated and intends to further cooperate with the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG). “Constructive working relations have been established between representatives of this respected organization and Belarusian specialists. A gradual dialogue proceeds within the framework of a peer review of the national action plan on results of the stress tests of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, which Belarus voluntarily organized in accordance with the European Union’s procedure”...

Proper preparations for ENSREG experts’ visit to Belarusian nuclear power plant emphasized
The Energy Ministry stressed that although the visit has been canceled, the Belarusian side is intent on further interaction with ENSREG experts and counts on constructive cooperation...

Opinion: Belarusians should preserve their country and historical memory
"However, one should understand that both the upgrade of the Constitution and the holding of the Belarusian People's Congress are only a stage, the beginning of the forward movement. We have a lot of painstaking and often exhausting work ahead both to improve ourselves and to build a new Belarusian development model,” Nikolai Shchekin said...

Lukashenko: Doctors will be provided with everything necessary to do their job
“If we have an extra penny we will spend it on healthcare. Nothing is more precious than life. Your task is to treat people, we will provide the rest, no matter how difficult it might be,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko reveals approximate cost of developing Belarus’ coronavirus vaccine
The head of state noted that Belarus’ immunization plan encompasses three components: purchasing a ready-made vaccine soon to vaccinate high-risk groups, producing a Russian vaccine in the country, and developing Belarus’ own vaccine...

Belarus-Russia cooperation in education hailed as vibrant
"Every agreement with Russian regions, which the Belarusian government signs, contains an educational component. We have a number of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements and programs that help us develop cooperation"...

Kochanova: People’s health and wellbeing among Belarus’ top priorities
"I would like to say that today the outpatient and polyclinic services work very effectively. Modern services and good conditions for patients and doctors are very important, because people, their wellbeing and health have always been and remain a priority of the state policy,” the speaker emphasized...

Opinion: Promoting integration is important for Belarus, Russia
The two countries are also actively cooperating in countering COVID-19. "At the Union State level, this topic was discussed by the presidents. The vaccine has been provided for trials in Belarus. We hope to continue our cooperation in this area. We are waiting for the Russian vaccine to begin vaccination in the country”...

Belarus might produce its own COVID-19 vaccine
“If we learn to produce a vaccine on our own and gain experience, we will have good specialists, scientists, good doctors, and thus the healthcare system will improve this way. In general, biotechnology has great prospects”...

NOC vice president speaks about Belarus’ preparations for Olympics in Tokyo, Beijing
According to him, Belarusian athletes have focused on training at the domestic bases - in Staiki, Raubichi, Zaslavl, and Brest. “The main preparations have been held in our country. Some athletes are training in Turkey,” the NOC vice president said...

Lukashenko: The pandemic has convinced even hardcore sceptics that we can be stronger only together
"At the same time the coronavirus has demonstrated the true price of failing to fulfill previously reached agreements"...

Belarus calls for CIS cooperation against modern challenges, threats
Vladimir Makei stressed importance of tight cooperation in the Commonwealth of Independent States in the face of attempts of external forces to destabilize the situation in a number of CIS member states, including Belarus. “I believe that the all-round fortification of our countries, the readiness to stand against modern challenges and threats serve common interests,” Vladimir Makei noted...

Lukashenko: Belarus is living through difficult period due to change of generations
"It is a tough period of generational change. It is always difficult, for example, in science and sports. I wish that the current generation will bring up a generation of patriots. Thus, when retiring we will be firmly convinced that the sovereignty and independence of our state are unshakable"...

Lukashenko: 2020 is the most challenging year in decades
“During this meeting we will not only sum up the preliminary results of the year but will also consider the forecast for the year. We will not be discussing the five-year plans today. This is the starting year in the five-year period and we will carefully consider it. As for the five-year period, perhaps, we will make some adjustments at the end of the year"...

Lukashenko on coronavirus response: People’s lives are the priority
According to the head of state, he is monitoring the coronavirus response campaign. And today he does not have any complaints against the healthcare minister, governors and members of the coronavirus response team...

Makei: Only Belarusians should determine Belarus’ future
“Like any other OSCE participating state, we strive to establish the necessary balance between ensuring all rights and freedoms of citizens and maintaining an appropriate level of security and order in the society. As we all know, there are no universal solutions here. Only Belarusian people should determine the future of Belarus”...

Lukashenko condemns actions of Poland, Baltic states towards Belarus
The head of state emphasized that this year Belarus has been experiencing open interference in its domestic affairs, including through attempts to provoke public discontent...

Ambassador: China opposes outside interference in Belarus' internal affairs
In recent years, under the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, the China-Belarus trust-based comprehensive strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation have been developing dynamically and progressively...

Lukashenko: Economic war is raging around Eurasian Economic Union
The head of state noted that a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council is scheduled for 11 December...