Opinions & Interviews

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”...

Gusakov: Minsk ASE Planetary Congress will contribute to international space cooperation
"We hope that the 31st planetary congress of the Association of Space Explorers will be an important stage in the development of scientific and innovative cooperation between countries and will contribute to new mutually beneficial space programs and projects"...

Lukashenko: Belarusian cosmonauts are a personification of the nation
The Belarusian cosmonauts, veterans of orbital flights Piotr Klimuk, Vladimir Kovalyonok, and Oleg Novitsky sat in the presidium during the opening ceremony. Alexander Lukashenko stressed that they are devoted to their native country...

Lyashenko: Belarus insists on keeping flow of Russian oil products at current level
The deputy prime minister emphasized that Belarus is against “any abrupt moves”. “We need stability,” Igor Lyashenko noted...

Belarus, EU may sign Partnership Priorities agreement in 2018
The agreement provides for investments in the economic development of Belarus taking into account the interests of the European Union. “It is important for us to have a strong economy nearby and understand that neighbors have created good conditions for the lives of their citizens”...

Kupchyna: Digitalization of economy among Belarus’ priorities
The head of Belarus’ delegation stressed the importance of promoting interaction in the digital economy, building up effective connections in cyberspace both among states and also various integration processes in the Eurasian continent...

Anytime carsharing service in Minsk confirms Italian investors’ interest in Belarus
"It is great that the investors who came to Belarus some 9-10 years ago, when I was Belarus’ ambassador to Italy, continue expanding their activity in our country"...

China urged to ease market access for Belarusian companies
According to Sergei Rumas, a series of agreements reached during the meeting of the heads of state during the Qingdao SCO Summit are already being implemented. This primarily applies to the visa facilitation...