Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko comments on plans to invite migrant workers, including from Pakistan
"This is an unpopular thing to say, but let's face it: if some people here are afraid of foreigners, let these people do the work of two or even three workers. And in the next 10-15 years workforce will not be an issue. Do we want this? Not really. This is not a popular thing to say, but at least it's honest"...

Petrishenko: Belarus has done a lot to overcome Chernobyl aftermath
"Next year will mark 40 years since that devastating accident. Yet this issue remains relevant for Belarus even today. The country's leadership has done a lot to combat radioactive pollution. It is important that the state made the right decisions and effectively implemented them in practice," Igor Petrishenko remarked...

Opinion: Belarus is an example of confessional peace and harmony
"The confessional situation is one of the stabilizing factors in our society, and depending on its state it influences the situation in our country"...

Belarus’ MPs pass statement on 80th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War
The parliamentarians addressed the international community in the run-up to the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945...

Ambassador: Pakistan-Belarus strong friendship has translated into cooperation
In his view, the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Pakistan in November 2024 and the recent return visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Minsk opened a new important chapter in bilateral cooperation...

Kochanova: Belarusian youth keep the memory the Great Patriotic War alive
"This cannot be forgotten, and it should not go unappreciated. And certainly we owe a debt of gratitude to all those who survived those terrible events," Natalya Kochanova emphasized...

Kochanova urges to remember and honor everyone who took part in liberation of Belarus
"It was the Soviet Union and people of different nationalities fought shoulder to shoulder for their Motherland. We should not forget this"...

Lukashenko: Belarus will double down on clean-up efforts in 2025
Speaking about the Year of Improvement, the president noted that it is not about just simply sweeping the streets and planting trees: “Everyone should tidy up their own land plot, be it in the countryside or in urban communities”...

Lukashenko urges Belarusians to close ranks to weather global turbulence
The president emphasized that the authorities are trying to protect Belarus and the Belarusian people from this chaos, to make sure that every Belarusian can see the results of their work, calmly raise children and give them education...

Kochanova: Belarus promotes the ideas of peace and the policy of friendship at all international platforms
As an example, the speaker recalled that the National Assembly of Belarus supported the UN General Assembly resolution on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II...

Kochanova on genocide: Belarusian people were killed in death camps, gas chambers, own homes
According to the chairperson of the Council of the Republic, Belarus is a living monument to that terrible war. Belarus was the first to bear the crushing blow of the Wehrmacht divisions...

Chinese ambassador: Belarus is important bridge between East, West
He also pointed out: “Belarus is a peace-loving country that has established friendly bilateral relations with the countries of the region. It is an important member of the EAEU, the CIS and the CSTO”...

Tianjin’s summit described as key event of China's presidency in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
"Today my Belarusian friends and I will discuss such topics as the history of the SCO development, the successes achieved, the essence of the ‘Shanghai spirit’, the importance of Belarus' accession to the SCO and cooperation between China and Belarus within the framework of the organization. I will also be happy to listen to the proposals on the SCO development,” the diplomat emphasized...

Naryshkin: Cooperation between intelligence services of Belarus, Russia is built on a trusting basis
The SVR director noted that the Belarusian State Security Committee and the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service face difficult specific tasks to ensure the security of Belarus and Russia, and to counteract aggressive intentions of unfriendly countries against the interests of the two states...

Zimbabwean Ambassador: Distance is not a hindrance to friendship and cooperation
Ignatius Graham Mudzimba spoke about the interaction with Belarus, the upcoming important events in the Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation and about the upcoming visit of the President of Zimbabwe to Minsk...

Lukashenko pledges to oversee Minsk’s improvement progress
The head of state explained that keeping the city tidy is not merely about aesthetics but about people's health...

Gusakov: Antarctic expeditions are as vital for Belarus' science as space exploration
Belarusian polar explorers tackle a wide range of tasks. "These are truly significant research projects aimed at protecting the environment and studying local resources, among other things. Based on this research, new developments in biology, medicine, and agriculture are being prepared. This is just one aspect of their work," Vladimir Gusakov said...

Lukashenko: Belarusians are both patriots and internationalists
The president is convinced that it should be shown to everyone that Belarusians are a nation with a thousand-year history. It is imperative to convey this message to the youth. The new National History Museum will reveal all the richness of the Belarusian history in a fascinating and accessible way...

Lukashenko outlines key priorities of Belarus-Pakistan cooperation
The head of state noted that the talks were held in a warm and trusting atmosphere. The leaders of the two countries discussed a wide range of matters and exchanged views on international and regional challenges...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Pakistan remain friends and partners despite global challenges
The president pointed out that Belarus and Pakistan hold similar views on key issues on the global agenda...