Opinions & Interviews

Belarusian media forum aims to build competences, to share best practices
“We do not try to contrast social and traditional media. We say that the situation in general has changed. So have the conditions and the journalism paradigm. Today we need to attach more attraction to new forms and methods of work"...

Belarus-Slovakia cooperation hailed as vibrant
This year Belarus and Slovakia are marking 25 years of diplomatic relations. "Over the past several years, our bilateral cooperation has been developing most dynamically"...

German astronaut: International community welcomes every country’s contribution to space exploration
During the congress the astronaut got familiar with Belarus’ achievements in space exploration, its scientific developments. "Space exploration is a common task. We welcome any country’s contribution to it"...

Belarus-Russia regional forum program to feature new events
The first Week of Integration will be held ahead of the forum. Mogilev Oblast and Mogilev will host numerous delegations and hold various events. The Business Cooperation Council will hold its meeting too...

CoE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities hails direct dialogue with Belarusian leadership
“We are here not only to teach, but also to learn from Belarus. The country has well-developed local self-government. We want to study and adopt this experience,” she said...

Lukashenko demands to solve problems in healthcare industry by 2019
The ministry officials were instructed to solve problems and eradicate corruption by the beginning of 2019. It is important to improve the reputation of the agency. According to the president, there will be a big conference to discuss the state of affairs in the industry and its prospects at the beginning of the year...

US astronaut: Youth should be engaged in space exploration
"Talking about Belarus’ future in space, I think that your country is undoubtedly advancing in this direction. The fact that Belarus suggested holding the congress here is very symbolic and reflects the desire to reach the stars, space and to explore the universe"...

ASE planetary congress to enable Belarus to expand cooperation with foreign space agencies
Vladimir Gusakov stressed that Belarus had created a space system of its own: a satellite for the remote sensing of Earth, a communications satellite, a number of enterprises to make complicated equipment for the space industry...

Belarus president comments on massive campaign to root out corrupt healthcare workers
"The last thing I want is for these scandalous crimes to affect the nation’s attitude to the domestic healthcare system. Such cases must not besmirch honest and decent healthcare workers, doctors, and nurses. And naturally decent people represent the majority in the Belarusian healthcare system"...

CoE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities ready for cooperation with Belarus
"We agreed that local self-government is of great importance because it begins public administration. We also discussed the successful cooperation that has been established between the Council of Europe and the Council of the Republic"...

Belarus shows interest in further cooperation with Europe
According to the chairman of the Council of the Republic, Belarus’ cooperation with the Council of Europe, the EU and the united Europe in general has recently intensified. “We welcome this and will do everything possible to strengthen and further develop these positions”...

Belarus-EBRD constructive partnership expected to continue
Dmitry Krutoi congratulated Sergei Verkashansky on the appointment and said he was confident that Belarus-EBRD constructive partnership will continue taking into account the accumulated experience...

NASB: ASE Congress will enhance Belarusian image as space explorer
“We are happy to welcome representatives of the space elite from all over the world. It is very prestigious and it will reinforce Belarusian international image,” Sergei Zolotoi said...

Russian cosmonaut praises organization of ASE planetary congress in Minsk
“I knew that the congress would take place in Belarus, a brotherly country, and came here with pleasure. I was confident that everything will be properly organized but didn’t expect that organization would be so good. The organization of the forum is beyond any praise”...

Piotr Klimuk talks about new planets, birthplace, hospitable Belarus
Piotr Klimuk thanked Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for the invitation to host a planetary congress in Minsk. “Certainly, it is very pleasing. Belarus is at the forefront of development...

Sail of Shanghai forum in Minsk to promote joint projects
The Chinese representative believes that, taking into account the current good Belarusian-Chinese ties, new joint projects, including with Shanghai businessmen, have great prospects...

China’s first taikonaut: Space exploration is common goal of humanity
Yang Liwei came to Minsk for the second time. "Belarusian people are very kind and hospitable. They are always ready to help," he shared his feelings...

Planetary congress in Minsk to help foreign cosmonauts learn more about Belarus, Belarusians
The pilot-cosmonaut underlined that Belarus is on par with the world’s most developed countries as far as science and technology are concerned...

Cui Qiming: China highly regards cooperation with Belarus
The diplomat emphasized that nowadays the Belarusian-Chinese relations are the closest for the 26-year period of diplomatic relations between the two states. Both political and trade-economic interaction is strong...

U.S. astronaut welcomes opportunity to share experience in Minsk
“We are here to express gratitude to our colleagues from Belarus and all the innovators, researchers, and scientists that work in this country. We plan to present the Crystal Helmet Award [one of the most prestigious awards in astronautics] to representatives of the Belarusian community”...