Opinions & Interviews

Electricity export named secondary goal in Belarusian nuclear power plant project
“Before launching the construction of the nuclear power plant we thought long and hard about what we will need it for. Our independence from one kind of fuel, in particular, natural gas was the initial goal. The main task the nuclear power plant is supposed to accomplish is to ensure a steady supply of electricity”...

Belarus seeks stronger ties with Germany through new investment projects
According to the speaker, Germany is an important trade and economic partner of Belarus...

Ambassador: Germany shares Belarus’ views on security in Europe
According to the diplomat, Germany is grateful to Belarus for supporting peace in Europe. “Belarus has many proposals on how to reduce conflicts, de-escalate and build trust in Europe. This is very important," the ambassador said....

Experts share Lukashenko’s opinion on USA participation in talks on Ukraine
The United States needs to join the talks on the settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine, Alexander Vershbow, Distinguished Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council, former NATO Deputy Secretary General, said at a high-level plenary session of the Minsk Dialogue Forum...

Belarus calls for declaration on non-deployment of INF-range missiles in Europe
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke at the international conference "European Security: Stepping Back from the Brink" in the Belarusian capital...

Lukashenko calls for more efforts from European countries in resolving Ukraine conflict
Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that the capability to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is an important test for European countries. “This is a litmus test. If we can do something, let’s sort things out in our home and resolve the issue. The conflict in Ukraine is not just a challenge for us, it demands resolution. If we resolve it, it will mean that we are capable of something”...

USA interested in stronger bilateral relations with Belarus
Brad Freden reminded that United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale visited Belarus in September. As he met with Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, the diplomat mentioned the diplomatic presence would be restored at the level of ambassadors. During the visit it was noted that the USA does not ask Belarus to choose between the East and the West...

Belarus’ IT sector hailed as example for Europe, world
“I am very impressed with Belarus' track record in the IT sector. This is an example not only for Europe, but for the whole world. We have a lot to learn from you and we would like Croatian companies to cooperate with Belarusian ones,” Stjepan Mesic noted...

Belarus’ FM: Cooperation between EAEU, EU will help avoid new dividing lines in Europe
“The alignment of the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union will help avoid harmful competition of the integrations, the emergence of new dividing lines in Europe, and will help resolve the protracted local conflicts”...

Minsk’s atmosphere for resolving problems without saber-rattling praised
Giorgi Margvelashvili believes: “Minsk is becoming a venue for serious international negotiations and forums. Taking into account these conferences, which traditionally develop in the Minsk format, one can say that Belarus’ geopolitical position is a place where serious negotiations about future cooperation and future coexistence take place”...

Lukashenko describes first meeting with Zelensky as big step to stronger relations
"Thank to all Ukrainians, the president for the invitation to visit brotherly Ukraine and take part in the 2nd Forum of Regions. Time has given us an excellent opportunity to synchronize watches and determine future priorities"...

Lukashenko: Zelensky doesn’t need any advice, knows what to do very well
“Today I have made sure that he does not need any advice. He knows what to do very well. And the main thing is that he will do it,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Ukraine friendship will feel pressure from the West and the East
“Frankly speaking, the closer we are to you, the closer and more united our countries are, the greater pressure we will feel. Nobody will ever let us maintain very strong friendship regardless of what politicians around us and in the world may say”...

Ukraine president satisfied with private talks with Belarus president
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for Belarus’ role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine’s east and for providing a venue for talks in Minsk...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Ukraine border should not impede movement of people
"The Belarus-Ukraine border should not be an obstacle for people’s movement. I have sworn that this will never happen. We have never obstructed the movement of Ukrainian and Belarusian nationals and will never do it"...

Belarus eager to cooperate in chemical industry with Germany
Belarus views Germany as a key partner in the European Union, the speaker said. He emphasized the positive momentum in bilateral relations...

Belarus ready to set up joint ventures in farming with Ukraine
In his words, Belarus is ready to continue farming supplies which are in demand in Ukraine and also set up joint agricultural companies with Ukrainian partners...

Zelensky: Belarus, Ukraine have no borders
Volodymyr Zelensky started the talks with the words: “Hello, friends.” In his greeting speech he turned from Russian to Ukrainian, noting that the heads of state understand each other well...

Belarus suggests prioritizing technological innovations in EaP cooperation
According to Oleg Kravchenko, Minsk is ready to host the Eastern Partnership IT school that would train specialists of the digital industry for all the partners...

Kravchenko: EaP goals should meet people’s needs
"It is important that the EaP goals and objectives should be comprehensible and meet people’s needs, so that any person, having studied the priorities for the next few years, could see that the Eastern Partnership is for them, their family, their business, a city or a village where they live, and for their country in general"...