Opinions & Interviews

Belarus has no plans for leaving Russia’s dairy market
"At the same time, we keep augmenting the supplies to third countries. If you leave a market today, they will not be waiting there for you tomorrow. However, you can spot a niche in every country"...

IFMC in Vitebsk turns into Belarus’ trademark
"Over its 30 years of existence the festival has turned into a cultural trademark of not only Vitebsk but also the whole country. Today, the festival is well-known outside Belarus, is recognized by the world’s choreography community, sets trends in modern choreography"...

Belarus, Moldova mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Moldova President Igor Dodon on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Moldova...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Latvia relations rely on principles of partnership and respect
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Latvia President Raimonds Vejonisas as the country celebrates the 99th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia...

Belarus views Oman as reliable friend and partner
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman as the country celebrates National Day...

Kalinin: SMEs in Belarus have big potential for further growth
"Small and medium-sized companies, due to their mobility and flexibility, can improve the processes in the employment sector, create new points of economic growth"...

Belarusian car maker BelGee promised big government contracts
“I’ve already forbidden the entire power vertical to buy import cars. We’ve already bought dozens of [Geely] cars. We will gradually replace the rest now, starting with the central government and ending with municipal government agencies"...

Belarus president encourages BelGee car maker to set up own engineering department
"We should create a design engineering office of our own. Yes, we’ve got help from the specialists, who came here from Sweden and other countries. But we need specialists of our own"...

Belarus-Ukraine interregional cooperation hailed as promising
Igor Kizim noted that Ukraine and Belarus have great potential in the field of economic cooperation. Now, great attention is paid to the development of interregional relations. This is a promising area...

Lukashenko on car production launch in Belarus: My dream has come true
“Our friends responded to my request and helped to set up this wonderful factory. They have also given a loan. Therefore, first of all I would like to say that my dream to produce a car in Belarus has come true”...

Makei suggests new format of cooperation for Belarus, Germany
“Perhaps, it is time we thought about a new format - partnership between Belarus and separate federal states of Germany”...

Belarus-Russia draft mutual visa recognition agreement nearing finalization
"The most important thing is that both countries understand: this has to be done. This is important for the comfortable coexistence in the Union State"...

Full-value relations with European Union named vital for stability in Belarus
The Belarusian minister of foreign affairs explained that the new legal agreement with the European Union is needed taking into account changes in the context. The document will allow the sides to more actively advance trade and economic cooperation, political and humanitarian relations...

Belarus’ commitment to European cohesion praised
German Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel made the statement after the talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...

Makei: Belarus-Germany relations are improving
"We were happy to note that in the past few years the political contacts between Belarus and Germany have significantly intensified, including the contacts between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two states"...

Belarus described as fitting site for peace talks
Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Sigmar Gabriel said at the meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...

Belarus hails Germany’s contribution to resolution of conflict in Ukraine
“Germany can make a great contribution to the development of modern history if it is to continue its policy aimed at normalizing the situation in Eastern Ukraine,” the head of state noted...

Schuebel: EU hopes to reach point of no return in relations with Belarus
The EU representative also noted the increase in trade with the EU, in the export from Belarus. "We have a great potential in economy. Although we need progress in other areas too"...

Belarus hailed as one of EaP leaders in digitization of economy
"Belarus is one of the leading countries, one of the driving forces in the development of this area. It is obvious that Belarus sees the pressing needs of the time and is ready to reform its economy on the basis of digital technologies"...

Wiktorin: Belarus is becoming an active member of Eastern Partnership
In her words, the European Union welcomes the readiness of the Belarusian government for cooperation and its attention to the current problems in the region...