Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko wants banking system to serve Belarusian people
"Let me repeat once again: I expect the National bank to make decisive steps to further develop the financial system, primarily to support the real sector of the economy, bolster trust in the national currency and improve the protection of the population"...

Lukashenko: No one will attack Belarus from outside
"This suggests that this option to overthrow the current government or foment tensions remains on the table"...

Lukashenko meets with Armenian PM, laments problems in EAEU
The president said that Belarus and Armenia have similar problems in the Eurasian Economic Union, similar economies...

Opinion: Belarus chose the right coronavirus strategy
"Coronavirus pneumonia is a biological war that was declared on the entire humankind. Doctors and nurses are officers and soldiers in this war"...

Lukashenko: Belarusians never back down in the face of challenges
"In spite of closed borders, the festival has brought together the greatest artists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, brotherly nations and republics, other states. Perhaps, it could not have been in a different way"...

Lukashenko: Our destiny is in our own hands
"We are a young, sovereign and independent state. We gained this independence without blood and maybe without sweat"...

Opinion: Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk enriches spiritual heritage of Slavic peoples
Yuri Bondar recalled the motto formulated 29 years ago which is Through Art to Peace and Understanding. Today, it is relevant more than ever, the minister said...

Lukashenko urges more focus on salaries to prevent human capital flight
"We will not be able to keep our people in Belarus if we do not pay them normal salaries"...

Minister: BelNPP will provide new opportunities for e-transport development
"The use of electric transport means fewer harmful emissions, improvement of the urban environment and road safety. The development of this segment is an important priority for Belarus"...

Lukashenko calls Minsk-Polotsk highway a project of his dreams
The head of state noted that all regional centers in the country are connected with Minsk by good modern roads. “But we cannot stop at this. We need to to further develop the road network”...

Minsk to host regular session of Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on 17 July
The prime minister added that the Belarusian side, which presides in bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union this year, is getting ready to put important items concerning the future operation of the Eurasian Economic Union on agenda of the session of Eurasian Intergovernmental Council...

Confidence in ability of Belarusian people to make choices without outside ‘well-wishers’ expressed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman reminded that just like all the other sovereign countries Belarus organizes elections for its own sake....

Lukashenko: Empty land plots in villages can be used by private farmers
"This will be a big social program, and I am going to put strong pressure to promote the use of such land plots"...

Lukashenko in Alexandria: There are not many festivals that unite the main Slavonic nations
According to the president, the festival in Alexandria is for all intents and purposes a rehearsal of the main Slavonic festival that will take place in the northern capital of Belarus literally in several days – Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk...

Lukashenko: I am an avid fan of electric vehicles, they are the future
"We are going to use less natural gas. It will be replaced with electricity. This is why there will be no surplus, but an additional volume of electricity. And we should consume it primarily on our own market"...

Lukashenko: With world transforming, it is important for Belarus to find its place
The main task for the country's leader at this stage is to preserve the country independent, sovereign...

Lukashenko: All the changes will start with the Constitution, not maidan riots
"This is why we should take our heads in hands and, as we create the new Constitution, clearly understand what we want, what the country should be like. I am ready for anything. Except losing sovereignty and independence"...

Festival in Alexandria touted as blend of Belarusian traditions and modernity
One of the highlights of the festival will be a gala concert on the first day of the festival featuring Belarusian pop stars and also performers from Russia and Ukraine. Those who will not be able to attend the big concert will have a chance to see the live broadcast...

Belarusian economic situation remains under control despite pandemic
Roman Golovchenko stated that some economy branches demonstrate growth even amid the pandemic and allow avoiding a rapid decline of the GDP. Those are agriculture, civil engineering, information and communications...

Belarus-Lithuania logistic ties survive amid pandemic
Jekaterina Rojaka believes that despite the strong blow of the pandemic to the economies of the countries it opens up new opportunities for investments among other things...