Opinions & Interviews

Belarus-Azerbaijan relations rely on solid foundation of historical, cultural ties
“Peoples of Belarus and Azerbaijan have unique historical experience and rich traditions. A closer look at the national legacy of the countries can mutually enrich our cultures,” the official stressed...

Ambassador: I see only positive things in the development of Belarusian-Ukrainian relations
According to the diplomat, in the last few years Ukraine came up with a precise strategy for advancing relations with many countries, including Belarus. He said he saw no reasons to change the strategy after a new head of state was elected...

Belarusian weightlifters hope to get more Tokyo Olympic quotas
“We are working hard and are ready to work even harder. Belarus is in good standing right now,” he stressed. The head coach added that other states are also trying to get more quotas, including through the court...

Belarus promised UN assistance with healthcare, environmental protection
"Belarus has managed to preserve its swamps. It is a unique experience on the world scale. We will help spread it into other countries. These areas represent examples of where Belarus can count on the UN’s assistance"...

CEC head: Belarusian Parliament may schedule presidential election during spring session in 2020
As it was reported earlier the presidential election in Belarus shall be held no later than 30 August 2020...

Belarus GDP growth above forecast in Q1
"In 2019 the economy is picking up steam. In Q1 the gross domestic product rose by 1.1%. This is a bit higher than the government expected. We have been moving, consistently and systematically, to meet the goal set out by the president, namely to double the GDP to $100 billion by 2025"...

Ambassador: President’s Address demonstrated clear position on Belarus’ independence, sovereignty
"I was most impressed with Aleksandr Lukashenko’s clear-cut position. He provided answers to many opponents regarding the fact that Belarus is an established independent and successful state today"...

Lukashenko: Wartime events at Stalin’s Line teach us to be always ready to repulse aggression
"If it worked as was planned, the Nazis would have had hard times here. I assume that the fascists would be unlikely to overcome it. Due to recklessness, and this is a lesson for us, we lost Belarus within a month and a half. Nothing was left of Belarus"...

Lukashenko calls to pay tribute to Kuropaty victims
Aleksandr Lukashenko also mentioned big crosses which were erected along the perimeter of the forest. “Was it done for those people? This is politics, and some people wanted to show it. But I did not understand what they wanted to show,” he said...

Lukashenko calls on Russian politicians to take his sovereignty statements calmly
According to him, the internal aspect was connected with the fact that sometimes they make suggestions alleging that Lukashenko or someone else wants to incorporate Belarus into another state. “If Lukashenko does it he will be cursed by the people. That was about the internal side of the issue”...

Independent approach to Belarus’ domestic, foreign policies emphasized
“Belarus determines its foreign political and domestic agenda itself. All decisions regarding our country are made in Minsk, not Brussels or Moscow. Belarus, a country in the center of Europe, wants to have good relations with Russia, China, the rest of the world”...

Potential in place for more vigorous cooperation between Belarus, European Union
The diplomat stressed that Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned very important topics in his address, including international ones. Many aspects of further advancement of Belarusian foreign policy were clearly determined...

Estonian ambassador describes Belarus president's address as thorough
The ambassador added that Belarus is a peaceful country and that stability and peace are high on its international agenda...

Presidential election in Belarus on 30 August 2020 at the latest
Lidia Yermoshina drew attention to the two election campaigns Belarus will have – the parliamentary elections and the presidential election...

Belarus hailed as land of talented people
“Our national culture is a trove of great spiritual wealth. This is our moral core. It helps preserve the identity,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko promises powerful response to assaults on Belarus’ sovereignty
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that young Belarusians have the most important thing – a peaceful, beautiful, and independent country. There are traditions, a rich cultural and spiritual legacy...

Lukashenko says cares about country's future rather than his power
In his speech the head of state touched upon possible changes in the Constitution in part of redistribution of functions and giving more powers to other branches of government...

Belarus hailed as strongest thread in Silk Road fabric
The president noted that the People's Republic of China is an important strategic partner of Belarus. Interaction between the two countries has entered into a new era, reaching the level of special trust-based comprehensive strategic mutually beneficial partnership...

Belarus to hold presidential election in 2020
"I would like to repeat again: we will not be looking for some favorable factors or some opportune moment. The presidential election should be held in 2020. So it will take place whatever happens in our country"...

Belarus president underlines importance of keeping peace in Europe
The Belarusian leader pointed out that Minsk had earned a reputation as a neutral ground for negotiations and contacts on the most difficult items on the international agenda...