Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko emphasizes Belarus’ interest in direct contacts with Russian regions
According to the president, the construction sector is one of the areas where there are prospects for increasing interaction

Belarus hailed as one of Estonia’s most important partners in region
"We are working through numerous joint programs to support the aspiration of the Belarusian people to build a strong and stable state. Together we also work to strengthen economic development"...

Czech ambassador praises Belarusian products
"Every time diplomats return home, all their friends and relatives expect some gifts"...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Egypt prioritize joint ventures
"I am sure that the development of industrial cooperation goes fully in step with the interests of the two countries and helps get access to markets of Egypt’s neighboring African countries, which is very important to us"...

Opinion: World community proved unprepared to combat novel virus together
Having faced the challenge of an epidemic in China that could turn into a pandemic, humanity proved to be unprepared for it...

Experts opine on impact of coronavirus on global market
"We can say that the fight for the African continent has begun. Many companies, both European and American, are redeploying their manufacturing facilities from China to Africa"...

UNDP to keep promoting regional development in Belarus
"We are promoting instruments to converge urban heritage, culture, local economic needs, environmental priorities and low-carbon development and to adapt them to the climate change with a view to achieving sustainable development and prosperity of urban communities"...

Viktor Lukashenko: 2020 Winter Youth Olympics medals are a result of successful teamwork
Belarus won two medals in Switzerland. Ilya Korzun won a gold medal in the Men's Mixed NOC 3-on-3 event. Yulia Kovalevskaya won bronze in biathlon...

Sechin expects constructive talks with Lukashenko
"Answering your question about what to do next, I would say that we need to keep working together, of course"...

German companies interested in Minsk Oblast as investment platform
"The fact that the work ethics and mentality of Belarusians resemble German ones plays a positive role. It is also important that our interests coincide"...

FM: Belarus will never be friends with anyone against anyone
"We want good relations with all our partners"...

Lukashenko on hosting IBU Open European Championships in Belarus: Financial aspect is not a priority
“The main thing is the statement of the IBU who thanked us for helping them, virtually saving them. And he promised to think about hosting an IBU World Cup stage with top athletes in Belarus”...

Serbian ambassador optimistic about Belarus-Serbia trade, economic relations
Veljko Kovacevic believes that countries that cannot boast abundant natural resources, like Belarus and Serbia, should focus on their scientific and technological capacity...

Lukashenko reveals details of Sochi talks
First, the presidents met for breakfast. The negotiations during breakfast lasted for about an hour and a half...

Lukashenko: State should benefit from foreign investments
"We need to focus on practical aspects more. If you want to work here, you are welcome, but you will work like all other plants will work – you will pay taxes, income taxes"...

Cui Qiming: Belarus’ support to China in fight against novel virus shows peoples’ deep friendship
"We sincerely thank the people of Belarus for the timely and important assistance provided to China, and we believe that this will further strengthen the firm resolve of the Chinese government and people in the fight against the epidemic"...

Ambassador: Serbia has warm regard for Belarus and its people
"Serbia and Belarus are developing mutually beneficial relations that are based on trust, complete openness to cooperation, and deep mutual respect"...

Swiss FM: Belarus, Switzerland need to assert themselves amidst powerful neighbors
"Now we can expand and strengthen our political, economic and humanitarian ties. We have everything in place for that, we can move forward"...

Cassis: Swiss working in Belarus commend country’s development
"When I visit other countries, I follow a certain tradition: before meeting with politicians, I meet with the Swiss diaspora, those Swiss citizens who are living in the country, making a certain contribution to its development"...

Call on Team Belarus to rule out even unintentional use of doping
Belarus has set up all the conditions for athletes to train for the Olympic Games...