Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko supports idea of creating conditions for driverless vehicles in Belarus
“We have voiced the idea of driverless cars. What we need to do now is to develop corresponding regulations for Belarus to allow such vehicles on public roads. Alexander Lukashenko expressed his support for the idea and agreed to have a ride once he has such a chance,” Viktor Prokopenya said...

Lukashenko urges to raise efficiency of crime prevention measures
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at the session held to discuss the performance of law enforcement agencies in 2016 and the optimization of law enforcement and judicial systems...

Hope for dramatic reduction of burden on business
He stressed that state bodies are interested in close cooperation with businesses. “We can make it only by cooperating with businesses. It will help us both avoid mistakes and solve the most pressing issues of the day,” Piotr Arushanyants stressed...

Lukashenko: People cannot be forbidden to take to streets, yet there will be no Maidan in Belarus
"There should be places where people could express their opinions. The western countries have such venues. They can come and speak up there,” the head of state remarked...

Rybakov: Belarus will maintain close cooperation with IAEA
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Valentin Rybakov said during the participation of the Belarusian delegation in the IAEA Board of Governors meeting...

Yermoshina: Women’s role in politics should continue to grow in Belarus
She believes that female presence in the country’s political and social life should further expand as “they adapt to the newest challenges better”. Women are more flexible...

Lukashenko: Belarusian citizens have high respect for police
"Belarus is proud of all those who maintain their professional integrity and set an example of decency and integrity. Belarusians respect real professionals who perform their duty effectively. Our task is to embody the best human qualities: responsibility, courage and readiness to come to help at any moment"...

Lukashenko: Police need to cherish citizens’ trust, strengthen it daily
The president drew attention to the fact that the work of the interior authorities are always in the focus of public attention: the police is the most important state institution. It should be such: the higher the prestige of the interior ministry, the stronger the respect for the rule of law and the stronger the faith of ordinary citizens in justice”...

Cui Qiming: Scientific and technical cooperation with Belarus of special importance to China
“For 25 years, the cooperation between our countries has been growing in all areas, including science and technology. Scientific and technical cooperation is of particular importance for the development of our relations,” Ambassador Cui Qiming...

Georgia interested in Belarus’ IT experience
The Georgian head of state said: “We are going to work in the areas that will allow multiplying capabilities of our nations and states. Those are high technologies, production sector, tourism, and agriculture. I rejoice at the opportunities we are opening up for Belarus and the opportunities Belarus is opening up for Georgia"...

Georgia open for Belarus’ business, tourists
“Today we are working to realize the Belarus-Georgia potential. 2016 was a record year in terms of trade and tourism. I am sure that this tendency will continue in the future,” Giorgi Margvelashvili noted...

Belarus views Georgia as important, promising partner in Transcaucasia
“We are glad to welcome you in Belarus. The visit represents an additional impulse for the governments to step up efforts to fulfill instructions of our presidents and go beyond the trade turnover of $200 million,” concluded Andrei Kobyakov...

Belarus-Georgia relations described as example of respect, recognition of each other’s interests
“We represent an example of how two countries in different economic blocs can develop relations for the benefit of their nations without rough spots and conflicts on the basis of respect and recognition of each other’s interests,” said Giorgi Margvelashvili...

Lukashenko: Belarusian-Georgian relations now develop systemically and purposefully
Alexander Lukashenko stressed: “Within a comparatively short period of time after my visit to Georgia our interstate relations have reached a whole new level. Their development is now systemic and task-oriented. Everything we have agreed on is being successfully fulfilled”...

PA OSCE session in Minsk expected to strengthen Belarus’ role in international politics
“This will help us increase the role of Belarus in matters of international politics and security, develop political dialogue with parliamentarians from other states. This will open new opportunities for advancing the national interests and expanding trade and economic cooperation,” Vladimir Andreichenko believes...

Margvelashvili: Belarus’ efforts to strengthen regional stability will bear fruit
This Palace has become part of international history, because Belarus hosts high-profile talks thanks to your experience in establishing the diplomatic atmosphere. We are confident that your efforts to strengthen stability in the region and more globally will will bring success,” the Georgina president said...

Belarus plans to increase trade with Georgia almost threefold within two years
According to Mikhail Rusy, the two countries have been developing close trade and economic cooperation, including the setting up of joint companies. Georgia also shows interest in the Belarusian practices of building sports facilities...

Lukashenko: Belarus has great respect for Georgia and its people
“We are always glad to see our Georgian brothers in Belarus. We have more than just common history. Thousands of Georgians fought for the liberation of Belarus on its territory. This is the part of history which will never be forgotten and cannot be forgotten. Therefore, you are very close people for us, we have always had and have great respect for your history and the people who are living in this heroic piece of land called free and independent Georgia”...

Makei optimistic about Belarus-EU relations development
“I am optimistic about the development of our relations with the European Union. We are doing our best to facilitate visa regulations with the EU. I cannot say that there are no urgent issues. There is a problem we need to discuss, and we are discussing it with our European partners,” Vladimir Makei said...

Makei on relations with Russia: There is mutual understanding of the need to settle issues
“I am optimistic about the development of the bilateral relations with our Russian friends. We have recently had a thorough and substantive discussion with my colleague Sergei Lavrov. There is a mutual understanding of the need to find solution to the issues that are of concern today and move forward,” the minister said...