Opinions & Interviews

Tikhanovskaya urges Belarusians not to confront police, not to take to streets
"I don’t want blood and violence. I ask you not to confront police and not to take to the streets. Don’t jeopardize your lives. Take care of yourselves and your friends and families"...

Lukashenko on street actions: Response will be adequate
In his words, certain people abroad are pulling the strings and getting big money, while young people here, the participants of the unauthorized rallies, do not understand this...

CIS IPA observer praises work of Belarus’ CEC
The observer said: “As for the organization of the election, I would like to express a very high opinion of the Central Election Commission of Belarus. With a small number of personnel it has managed to organize such a good election everywhere, including in the regions. An excellent team. Once they are given a task, they fulfill it as professionals”...

Lukashenko reaffirms Belarus' commitment to cooperation will all countries
The head of state remarked that Belarus is committed to cooperation with other countries across the board...

Observer from Uzbekistan: We have come to Belarus to offer an objective observation
"We can say that the election is held openly and transparently. People go to the polls to vote for the future of the country, for the future of their children"...

Lukashenko says ready for dialogue with opponents, promises response to provocations
"Respect the law and we will have no problems with you"...

Lukashenko describes pandemic as political and economic warfare
"All states are trying to use this disease to rise high above and to downgrade others"...

Lukashenko: Belarus has never downplayed coronavirus
He said that he supervised the operation of the healthcare system in the face of the pandemic. The country has chosen a path that was different to that of many other states. At the same time the country tried to prevent panic...

Lukashenko: Internet is the greatest accomplishment that has to be used responsibly
"It is necessary to iron out a few quirks, polish Internet in this regard in order to enable responsibility," Aleksandr Lukashenko continued. "Then this worldwide web will benefit the mankind. Otherwise, it will send the planet into chaos"...

Lukashenko: Dirty tricks might come from any side amidst hybrid war against Belarus
"To be honest, we do not know what they are capable of. We do not even know who they are"...

Lukashenko: Justice is cornerstone of my policy
"If it is about the country, if I see that something is unfair, I cannot stand it. Justice is at the core of everything I am trying to do, of every policy I am pursuing. Justice is the cornerstone of everything"...

Lukashenko gives interview to Ukrainian journalist Dmitry Gordon
The interview lasted about two and a half hours. It touched on the Belarusian leader's relations with former and current heads of other countries, the situation in the region, including the conflict in Ukraine, foreign policy and also the development of Belarus, and the ongoing election campaign...

Lukashenko: Belarusians have no right to make mistake
The president stressed that his political doctrine relies on the constitutional thesis that the state should create all opportunities for individuals to achieve their goals...

Cui Qiming: Belarus has chosen its own path of development
"Belarus adheres to the socially oriented policy of development, puts the care for the welfare of its citizens at the top of the national development, while the state policy has a clear focus and continuity"...

Lukashenko about Belarus' development: We didn't waste a quarter of a century
"The most responsible world players are interested in working with us. The value of it is great. We cannot and must not lose it. And we will never lose it"...

Opinion: Belarus economy is growing despite global crises and coronavirus
The recent five-year period was not easy for the domestic economy. However, unlike Latvia, Russia and Ukraine where factories shut down, Belarus sought to keep companies afloat and they are still operating...

Religious tolerance in Belarus praised
The diplomat noted that throughout history representatives of various religions have lived in peace and accord in Belarus, making a valuable contribution to the cultural wealth of the country...

Belarusian president's address described as roadmap for everyone
"Addressing his fellow citizens with a keynote speech, the head of state analyzes the state of affairs, formulates the most important tasks and goals of social and economic development for the future"...

Belarusian nuclear power plant expected to enable new opportunities for economic development
Viktor Karankevich informed participants of the meeting about progress in implementing the project to build the nuclear power plant. He drew attention to the nuclear power plant’s safety and low environmental impact...

Eismont: Belarusian president will address Parliament on 4 August as planned
"As it has been planned before, the two houses of the Parliament will open their sessions on 3 August. MPs and senators will address procedural matters, consider issues on the current agenda"...