Opinions & Interviews

Ambassador: New horizons open up in Belarusian-Indian cooperation
“We have a lot of contacts, including in defense, science and education. Interaction is improving, and this opens up new horizons and new prospects for cooperation,” the diplomat stressed...

Belarusians show interest in information resources of British publishing houses
“Since its opening, the National Library of Belarus has regularly purchased various books in English. Over the past 20 years, the library’s fund has increased by more than 11,000 editions published in the UK. There are different topics such as economics, politics, history, medicine, natural science"...

Gibb: Cooperation between publishers will positively impact Belarus-UK relations
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Belarus Fionna Gibb said at the roundtable Belarus-Britain. Opportunities for Publishing Business...

Chinese writer impressed with variety of books on display at Minsk book fair
Chinese writer Shi Yifeng told as he attended the international forum as part of a Chinese delegation...

Ambassador: Minsk book fair will contribute to cultural relations between Belarus and UK
“It is a great honor for me that the United Kingdom is the Guest of Honor of the Minsk book fair. Our goal is to promote the English language and British education, and facilitate the establishment of ties between Belarusian and British publishers"...

Belarus-Israel tourist flow doubles following visa-free travel agreement
“Both Belarus and Israel are demonstrating interest in intensifying cooperation and increasing tourist exchanges. This interest is largely based on the fact and Israel and Belarus are the countries with close relations, historical ties and numerous contacts. In 2016 the number of tourists between Belarus and Israel doubled. The introduction of visa-free regime between the two countries played an important role”...

Ryzhenkov: Minsk Book Fair is a prestigious event in Eastern Europe
“The 24th edition of the forum has brought together many participants who have come to present a variety of books and stands. The big number of professionals that the fair has gathered confirms its status. It is one of the most prestigious events in Eastern Europe,” Maksim Ryzhenkov believes...

Voronetsky: Belarus and Austria have established good investment cooperation
The chairman of the permanent commission stressed that Belarus and Austria are important partners to each other. Meetings between the presidents of the two countries, contacts between the governments and ministries of foreign affairs testify to the fact. Valery Voronetsky stressed that Belarus and Austria enjoy good investment cooperation. Belarusian products sell well through Austrian trading networks...

Austrian Ambassador: It is important to build equality-based friendly relations
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Belarus Alexander Bayerl said when speaking at the function in the House of Friendship to mark 25 years of the Belarusian-Austrian diplomatic relations...

Ambassador: Belarus’ visa-free policy will contribute to stronger economic ties
"This will not reflect right away in the trade or tourism relations. It takes time to develop them. Still, this actually removes barriers for coming here,” Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to Belarus Martin Aberg said...

Belarus President Administration urged to be example of government optimization
“As the political headquarters of the head of state, it should be in the vanguard of the government bodies’ optimization, be an example of the renewal and optimization that we have started,” the President said...

Belarus President Administration urged to step up cooperation with experts
“The President Administration should have experts, smart people in all fields whom they can invite to contribute on a voluntary basis. If they work well, we will find ways to reward their efforts,” the head of state noted...

Belarus’ contribution to regional security helps form Austria’s positive attitude to country
“Belarus’ multi-pronged foreign policy (which was mentioned by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during his meeting with members of the public, Belarusian and foreign media representatives), the country’s openness to all international partners, and also our considerable contribution to strengthening the regional security and stability are important factors which help form Austria’s positive attitude to Belarus”...

Lukashenko: I am a man of the 20th century
“Yes, I am a man from the 20th century who is trying to adapt to the 21st century,” Alexander Lukashenko said and admitted that he was not prepared for such a philosophical question. “I am trying to adapt to the new realities”...

Lukashenko gives travel tips for five-day stay in Belarus
“What do tourists need? To see something new. Belarus can offer this. We have things that we are proud of,” the Belarusian head of state said...

Belarusians and Russians advised to live by their wits
“We need to build our life together with Russian people. We should focus on ourselves, not America,” Alexander Lukashenko believes...

Lukashenko: National idea should come naturally
“We have not managed to formulate it using our administrative resources. I have come to believe that, probably, in our development we have not yet reached the point where this idea would strike our minds and hearts. I have put myself at rest: if the society cannot come up with anything, then I cannot suggest anything either because this is a very responsible task. So we live as we do, without this idea. Though we would want to have one”...

Lukashenko: I want the West to see Belarus as independent sovereign state
“I would like the West to see Belarus as an independent sovereign state. That’s all,” the head of state stressed...

Lukashenko: Lifting of Western sanctions will give momentum to Belarus’ economy
“We did not deserve the sanctions. It is good that they were lifted. For example, we have started to make arrangements in the textile industry, etc. We want our economy to get at least ‘a breath of fresh air’ at the expense of the West,” the Belarusian leader said. According to the President, huge efforts will be required to promote Belarusian machine-building, petrochemical and other products on Western markets...

Lukashenko: I will never tolerate insults to Belarusian state, people
“I never ask for trouble. I have already seen a lot and burned my fingers several times. I can retreat and be flexible if necessary, but I will never tolerate the insults to the Belarusian state and people,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed...