Opinions & Interviews

Malofeyev: Eurasian Network University can productively cooperate with China
We have already opened joint educational programs, departments, postgraduate programs with four universities of China...

Belt and Road initiative to connect Belarus, Kyrgyzstan logistically
"We should definitely grab the chance, which will bring us closer later on within the framework of Eurasian integration"...

China views Belarus as important transport corridor in Belt and Road project
Ms Huo Yuzhen highlighted the obvious importance of the joint implementation by Belarus and China of the Belt and Road concept in many areas, including in economy, energy, investment, and transport...

Opinion: Belarus, China expand all-round cooperation under Belt and Road initiative
The Belarus-China industrial Park Great Stone project is meant to become one of the crucial steps in the concept’s implementation...

Opinion: Book publishing is Belarus' calling card abroad
This year the Belarusian books have been exhibited at international shows in Kazakhstan, China and France and will go on display in Germany, Russia, and Serbia...

Belarus, Poland encouraged to aim for $3bn in mutual trade
"Poland is a reliable and important trading partner for Belarus. We are interested in setting up high-tech enterprises, introducing European standards"...

Belarusian, Polish parliaments urged to work as hard as possible
"The peoples of Belarus and Poland historically stand together and we will always be together. It is objective reality"...

Belarus, Poland urged to find common ground for more effective cooperation
Ryszard Terlecki is convinced that the two countries need to work on development of the relations...

Belarus’ GDP expected to grow by 3.4% in 2018
The head of government pointed out that unlike forecasts of the previous few years the next year’s forecast expects the domestic demand to have a somewhat stronger effect on the GDP...

Russian Defense Ministry: Zapad 2017 purely defensive
"I stress that Zapad 2017 exercise, besides its anti-terrorist goals, is purely defensive"...

Belarus baffled by unreasonable mass media hype about Zapad 2017 exercise
The Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 is a defensive one. It reaffirms Belarus’ policy in favor of bolstering regional security and honoring the country’s commitments as part of the Union State of Belarus and Russia...

Joint ventures named top priority for Belarus-Sudan cooperation
"If we set up economic entities and enable proper business environment for them, this will ensure stable long-term relations and lay the groundwork for solid prospects"...

Call for more Belarus-Egypt investment projects with unique technologies
Belarus is ready to transfer these technologies and know-how...

Egypt commends Belarus’ role in peaceful settlement of regional conflicts
“We we welcome your efforts to promote and develop Belarus, to ensure stability, to enable favorable conditions and progress in Belarus and in the region in general. Your contributino the peaceful settlement of regional conflicts is noteworthy, too. This shows your wisdom, your understanding of how important peaceful settlement is”...

Belarus, Egypt show mutual interest in close cooperation
In his words, Belarus attaches great attention to cooperation with Egypt and is ready to discuss the expansion of cooperation in all promising areas.

Lukashenko on reasons why HC Dinamo Minsk hired foreign head coach
According to him, if the new coach proves himself, he will be able to continue to work on this post, should he wish so, with a hefty salary. “If he really shows himself. If that does not work out, then we will go with Belarusian coaches and Belarusian athletes only,” he said...

HC Dinamo Minsk head coach promises to fulfill fans’ expectations
Gordie Dwyer noted that everyone in the club is ready for the fight and wants to produce a good result. Players and coaches appreciate the president’s attention very much. “We need to play well and stay a team. Dinamo will try to fulfill fans' expectations in the new season,” the coach remarked...

Lukashenko demands constant improvement in education
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when he visited the exhibition of new school books and education programs published for the 2017-2018 academic year...

Belarus’ Energy Ministry: BelNPP meets all safety requirements
"We are fully aware of the responsibility towards the Belarusian nation and the global community. We ensure safety at all stages of the project’s implementation"...

Lithuania’s every question about Belarusian nuclear power plant answered
The deputy minister noted that Lithuania also intended to build a nuclear power plant and even considered the Russian design which it now complains about with regard to Belarus...