Opinions & Interviews

There are interesting proposals to boost Belarus and Russia’s joint exports, VEB Chairman says
“We have been cooperating for some nine years already. Joint investments are over a billion. We have such large-scale projects as the nuclear power plant, and we have interesting ideas on how to boost Belarus and Russia’s joint exports. We have agreed with the government to conclude an agreement on this matter today. There are many opportunities for strengthening our cooperation,” Sergei Gorkov said...

Ryzhenkov: Minsk Arena ready to host 2019 European Games
The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship that took place in Belarus in 2014 demonstrated that the Belarusian capital is well-equipped to host such events. “Belarus is ready to host the 2019 European Games,” Maxim Ryzhenkov said...

Kazakhstan ready to cooperate with Belarus in strengthening international security
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yergali Bulegenov said at the international conference to mark 25 years of Kazakhstan’s independence...

Belarus, Kazakhstan show interest in bilateral all-round cooperation
Belarus’ First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrei Yevdochenko said at the international conference to mark 25 years of Kazakhstan’s independence...

Lithuania in favor of easier EU visa requirements for Belarus
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lithuania to Belarus Andrius Pulokas told...

Wiktorin: Belarus, EU have potential to further improve relations
Andrea Wiktorin noted that recently the Belarusian-European relations have improved considerably. The exchange of visits has been intensified. Belarus has hosted a big number of EU officials. In her words, the European Union has doubled its assistance to Belarus...

Polish MP praises treatment of oncological diseases in children in Belarus
“To learn that your child suffers from an oncological disease is a tragedy and shock for the parents. I am a surgeon and have seen a lot in my life but I cannot but feel emotions when I see sick kids. This is why my visit to this place was not an accident. I am happy to report that it is an excellent facility and its treatment standards are on par with the world ones”...

Belarus offers Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast to bolster ties in science
Andrei Kobyakov noted that the cooperation between Belarus and Russia relies on direct ties with the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, trade and economic, cultural and other relations...

Belarus’ experience in overcoming social inequality viewed as useful to other countries
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Belarus Yekaterina Paniklova told in Vitebsk which welcomed the Inclusive Belarus campaign...

Belarus, Poland urged to step up cooperation in education
“Belarus and Poland are two neighboring countries with similar cultures. We need to step up our cooperation, learn from each other. We believe that the visit of Marshal of the Senate of Poland Stanislaw Karczewski to Belarus will give an impetus to the cooperation,” Sergei Ablameiko said...

Karczewski: Minsk has showed it can contribute to Europe's stability and security
"Belarus demonstrates a certain model for the meeting of cultures of the East and the West which can be implemented in harmony and peace. Belarus needs to take advantage of it in its international and regional activity"...

Political contacts between Belarus, Poland on the rise
The head of the lower chamber of the Belarusian parliament noted that constructive and good neighborly relations with Poland have always been and will remain a high priority for Belarus. The Belarusian side appreciates the positive tendencies that have been seen recently in the advancement of cooperation between Belarus and Poland and between the two parliaments...

Belarus’ National Assembly hopes to strengthen ties with parliaments of all EU member states
Mikhail Myasnikovich noted that Belarus would like “the constructive cooperation between Belarusian and Polish MPs to promote the development of the relations of the National Assembly with the parliaments of all the EU member states”...

Karczewski: Interparliamentary cooperation contributes to Belarusian-Polish relations
Marshal of the Senate of Poland Stanislaw Karczewski said during the meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko...

Belarus-China cooperation accelerated by exchange of top-level visits
Nikolai Snopkov drew attention to the fact that the leaders of Belarus and China regularly meet, exchange opinions about the most important items on the Belarusian-Chinese agenda, including the joint construction of the One Belt, One Road infrastructure as well as international affairs. It is the friendship and trust between the two heads of state that contribute a lot to active bilateral contacts...

UN appreciates Belarus’ commitment to reaching Sustainable Development Goals
"This year the Inclusive Belarus campaign is focused on goal No. 10 — reduced inequalities. We hope that through joint efforts — not only as part of the ongoing campaign in Belarus — of government agencies, public and international organizations, the private sector and citizens we will be able to make the society more inclusive," -Yelena Kasko...

Ambassador: Art Capital expo will bring the cultures of Belarus and France together
Pavel Latushko stressed that Belarus and France enjoy centuries-long cultural ties. The exhibition is an outstanding example of modern bilateral cultural contacts...

Dinamo Stadium in Minsk to become multifunctional facility after renovation
“After the renovation the Dinamo Stadium will become a multi-purpose facility. We need to take advantage of the experience of other countries that use similar facilities in a smart way for sports, business, commercial and entertainment purposes,” Anatoly Kalinin said...

Gulyako: Belarus cherishes its cultural and historical heritage
"Belarus is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country without any religious conflicts or ethnic tensions. Belarus has created favorable conditions for the protection of the rights of freedom of conscience and religion"...

France ready for tighter cooperation with Belarus in IT, infrastructure development
"Belarus and France should intensify cooperation not only in politics but in economy, too,” noted Didier Canesse...