Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko praised as China’s long-time, good friend
“Mr. President, you are very well known in China. The Chinese people know you well. We are sincerely proud that the Chinese people have such a long-time and good friend,” said Zhang Qingwei...

Zhang Qingwei: China is ready to defend the truth about WWII together with Belarus
"The Belarusian people were the first to face the enemy. They withstood and demonstrated heroism and patriotism, which can only inspire admiration. We highly appreciate the significant contribution of the Belarusian people to the victory in the global fight against fascism," he emphasized...

Lukashenko expects independent opinion from Belarus President Administration
The head of state is convinced that all important issues should be discussed collectively and, perhaps, decisions should be made in the same way. The president should have an analytical report on his desk with a clear definition of major actions...

Analyst gives his take on Belarus’ interest in Africa
“In this regard, Belarus, as an export-oriented country, needs to maximize its presence in the African region. Our enterprises will work, we will be able to increase exports of products and services. As a result, our enterprises will earn more,” the analyst emphasized...

Shared legacy, economic ties named pillars of Belarus-Russia relations
"It is symbolic that we mark this day between two important dates - our common big day - the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War - and Independence Day of Belarus"...

Cuban ambassador outlines cooperation prospects with Belarus
"It is always easy and pleasant to communicate with Belarusian parliamentarians, as we hold similar positions on protecting sovereignty and independence"...

Kochanova lauds momentum in Belarus-Cuba cooperation
"We are sincerely pleased with the development of Belarus-Cuba relations, which have always been friendly and brotherly"...

Belarus emphasizes importance of ending conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible
He remarked that as far as mentality is concerned, Russians and Ukrainians are the most kindred nations for Belarusians...

Lukashenko shares his thoughts about current global situation
"What I'm saying this for? Here is this island [calm and stable Belarus]. Do you think they will let us live in peace? All of this causes considerable tension"...

Lukashenko comments on possible financial support for Belarusfilm
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about possible financial support for Belarusfilm during his visit to the national film studio...

Ryzhenkov: Belarus-Russia agenda is intensive and substantial at all levels
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov said at a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov following their talks...

FM sees relations between leaders as essential for Belarusian-Russian ties
This year, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin have already met three times and spoke 11 times over the phone. “This speaks to a very serious dynamics of relations. The leaders keep their finger on the pulse, and exchange views on a broad international agenda,” he said...

Belarus’ FM outlines Belarus-Russia integration plans
Maksim Ryzhenkov noted that 28 Union State programs adopted by Belarus and Russia in 2021 and completed in 2024 became the foundation to build cooperation and develop unified standards in agriculture, industry, energy, and other sectors...

Lukashenko urges to increase labor productivity, product competitiveness
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast Alexey Besprozvannykh in Minsk on 9 June...

Analyst: Lukashenko has paid close attention to food security since start of presidency
Aleksei Avdonin, an analyst with the Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research (BISR), said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel...

Snopkov: China is ready to expand cooperation with Belarus
Belarus was unable to invest such significant financial resources in science due to objective circumstances, he said. Now, of course, it is interested in adopting state-of-the-art technologies...

Opinion: Belarus does not exploit African, Asian economies
"Belarus seeks to set up enterprises that would benefit all sides. These are investments in education, science, advanced training of workers, their involvement in complex production processes,” Aleksei Avdonin said...

Lukashenko: Belarusians know how to play football
"Sport is fittingly described as an ambassador of peace. Football is the most popular game. It erases borders between countries. It brings different people closer to each other. It unites those, who play, and those, who root. All of us"...

Chinese sport functionary sees National Football Stadium as symbol of Belarus-China friendship
"Thanks to the connecting power of sport, we have jointly inscribed a new common chapter into the history of China-Belarus friendship"...

Patriarch Kirill: Church should not encourage any tendencies towards disunity
Speaking about the role of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Belarus, he emphasized that it is a very important force that unites the Belarusian people and encourages believers to do good for the Fatherland, for their compatriots, their family and for the salvation of their own souls...