Opinions & Interviews

Belarusian-Russian Union State programs geared towards creating innovative products
"As for Union State programs, they cannot cover the entire spectrum, this is why we should choose only high-tech branches for the sake of creating innovative products without an equal in the world"...

Opinion: Young scientists are yet to help transform Belarus into an IT country
"Young scientists will make a direct contribution to transforming Belarus into an IT country in the near future. In this context, universities need to set up a scientific and educational platform"...

Belarus’ pharmaceutical exports at $63.6m in January-September 2017
In January-August 2017, some 72 new drugs were registered and are under development in Belarus. More than 100 new methods of healthcare provision were approved in January-September...

Austria describes Belarus’ CEI presidency as success
“It was a very successful presidency. It seems to me for Belarus it is a good opportunity to show itself as an active player to the global community, in particular, Europe. Particularly in the parliamentary dimension”...

CEI leadership speaks highly of Belarus’ presidency in 2017
“Your presidency in the CEI has made a huge contribution to improving the balanced approach [in the organization’s operation]. We thank Andrei Kobyakov and Vladimir Makei for fruitful cooperation and for the support they gave us in the course of Belarus’ presidency in the CEI”...

CEI viewed as important venue for dialogue, cooperation
2017 was the year of Belarus’ presidency in the Central European Initiative. According to Andrei Kobyakov, it was not only a challenge but also an important and useful experience for the country...

Belarus ready to advance cooperation with Moldova
“It is great that there are no subjective factors in our relations with Moldova. There is common sense. If necessary, we are ready to restore the level of relations which existed between us in the Soviet Union,” the head of state said...

Belarus foreign minister praises 2017 as successful year for CIS
According to the minister, almost all the necessary decisions were taken to adapt the CIS to the present-day realities, including the redistribution of powers between the CIS bodies, the optimization of the activity of the Economic Court and the Interstate Statistics Committee...

Lukashenko sends Neutrality Day greetings to Turkmenistan
“The overall recognition of a big contribution of Turkmenistan to the enhancement of peace and security has been confirmed by the adoption of the International Neutrality Day Resolution by the United Nations General Assembly. The Republic of Belarus not only supported this decision but also became its first co-author having demonstrated the unity of the foreign policy principles of our countries”...

Broader manufacturing cooperation between Belarus, Moldova suggested
The Belarusian head of government also mentioned the joint production of trolleybuses and MAZ buses in Moldova. "We are interested in taking part in the road construction program, which is being actively discussed in your country"...

Ulakhovich: Belarusian-Moldovan business meetings yield concrete results
“We have established close business and friendly relations with our partner chamber of commerce. We actively develop regional links: all our regional offices have agreements with all regional branches of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Moldova. We have a number of agreements under which we operate"...

Opinion: House of National Literatures in Moscow will develop ties between writers
The initiative to set up the House of National Literatures emerged long ago and received support at the highest level. The House is designed to host book presentations, months and ten-day festivals of various literatures, and exhibitions. The venue is being cleaned up on 11 December. Belarusian writers are expected to become the first guests to visit it...

PM: Moldovan authorities will continue to support business projects with Belarus
The prime minister expressed confidence that the business forum will lead to concrete results. “We, as representatives of the authorities, are present here to understand where the problems are and what needs to be done to remove barriers, to build bridges," he said...

Digital economy ordinance to revolutionize Belarus
"It envisages things, which are revolutionary not only for Belarus but for our neighbors. In some areas and in legislation Belarus may even get ahead of many developed nations, which we often view as examples of technological advancement"...

Belarus’ experience in energy efficiency praised as useful for EAEU
“Energy efficiency is under serious consideration in the EAEU. Relevant technical regulations are in the works. Belarus insists on such a level of requirements that we are introducing in our country. It is reasonable to use our experience”...

Legislation on digital economy in Belarus expected soon
First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vasily Matyushevsky said after the government conference held by the head of state. “We expect the document to be signed this week”...

Belarus, EU ready to start talks on framework agreement
“Commissioner Johannes Hahn announced the readiness to start discussing the future agreement on partnership and cooperation when he met with our prime minister at the Belarusian-European Investment Forum in Luxembourg. This is a good sign”...

Opinion: Belarusian light industry products are competitive on the market
"We are among the best linen producers, which has already been recognized worldwide. We have great footwear Belwest, Marko, both in price and quality. Today, the products of Kamvol are at a high level. Turkey buy our worsted cloth and sell it to Europe"...

NATO underlines Belarus’ constructive role in regional security
Andrei Rusakovich pointed out that thanks to unique relations with Russia and the advancing partnership with European and Euro-Atlantic structures Belarus can make a tangible contribution to stability on the European continent...

Belarusian foreign minister mentions 90-day visa-free travel program as future possibility
The official reminded that Belarus had signed a number of agreements on visa-free stay for 30 days. In particular, Belarus has signed such agreements with Israel, the UAE, Qatar, and some other countries...