Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko extends Islamic Revolution Day greetings to Iran
According to the president, Belarus and Iran share a common desire to ensure their legitimate right to independently decide their future...

New details of Belarus-Russia talks in Sochi revealed
“The talks in Sochi were held in a constructive, normal and absolutely businesslike atmosphere. During the day we met with our Russian counterparts several times in various formats”...

Pivovarsky: Belarus pursues ‘open door policy’ towards EBRD
“When they promise us something, they always fulfill it. If they cannot, they honestly, openly say about it”...

Information minister lauds BelTA’s new book project
"The texts and photographs in the book celebrate the diversity of traditions that emerged in Belarus in the past quarter of the century. It is a wide reaching survey of the country’s political, social and cultural events that have become a tradition"...

Belarus hailed as attractive destination for investment
Of course, I will recommend people to invest in Belarus. Because, speaking from the EBRD 40-year experience of work in new developing markets, I know that this market is on the point of “booming”...

Belarus government interested in new ambitious projects with EBRD
“We highly appreciate our trustful partnership. We hope that for the bank Belarus is a reliable partner, together with which many significant projects can be implemented”...

EBRD to continue to help Belarus attract new investors
"Growth of investments depends on reforms, concrete changes in policies, in strategies. The more there are such changes, the more investment will be in certain sectors of the economy"...

Lukashenko thanks EBRD chief for cooperation with Belarus
Since the EBRD launched operations in Belarus, it has invested €3 billion in the country. Last year alone the investments amounted to €400 million...

Catalonian minister: Belarus needs to step up product marketing efforts
"Belarus-made products are of a very good quality. Therefore, they have won recognition around the world"...

Call to make Belarus IT country by 2025
Dmitry Krutoi urged to address a number of tasks. They include the establishment of a legal framework to facilitate development of individual sectors of digital economy...

Belarus rightly expects steady deliveries of Russian oil, natural gas
The official said that negotiations on deliveries and on setting prices for oil and natural gas will take place at the end of the week. The Belarusian side remains focused primarily on this matter...

U.S. investor: Belarus reminds me of Silicon Valley during its golden age
When I was at the Hi-Tech Park learning about it, the companies’ growing looked like a straight line up. This really shows Belarus' commitment to technology...

Ambassador: UK is working on increasing trade with Belarus
“Bilateral relations have been on the rise in recent years. I believe we will be able to maintain momentum. I hope for a vibrant trade with Belarus”...

Lukashenko sends greetings to 2020 Minsk Book Fair participants
“I am confident that the exhibition will continue promoting quality literature and the culture of reading, will help strengthen international humanitarian cooperation”...

Ambassador: China grateful to Belarus for help in fighting against coronavirus
"The first batch of aid from Belarus has arrived in China, for which China is thankful. This reflects the high level of strategic partnership between China and Belarus and the deep friendship between the peoples"...

Lukashenko: Coronavirus will not make China an outcast
The president pointed out that he does not want to diminish the importance of the new virus, but many companies are trying to exploit and profit from the situation...

Lukashenko wants ‘serious conversation’ with Xi Jinping over failed Chinese projects
“I will have a very serious conversation with Xi Jinping. I have already mentioned it while talking to him, but this time we will discuss it in detail. These companies will be in the crosshairs”...

Lithuania FM calls for more intensive contacts between Belarus, Lithuania
"These differences, however are not the reason not to talk. We need to do it"...

Lithuanian FM on political differences with Belarus: It is no issue
“We are neighbors and we should communicate, talk to each other, respect each other thinking about the future despite political disagreements, which is not a secret. However, these disagreements are not a problem. We should discuss them openly like neighbors do”...

Makei: Belarus, Lithuania are good neighbors despite political differences
"We have political disagreements every now and then, but I am convinced that we all are interested in living in peace"...