Opinions & Interviews

International community welcomes liberalization of business processes in Belarus
Belarusian Economy Minister Vladimir Zinovsky noted that the effort of the government to create favorable conditions for investment in Belarus has already yielded results. The macroeconomic stabilization is the main of them...

Mogilev Oblast Governor: Mill of Success forum expands the geography of its participants
“The forum has gathered representatives of 32 countries, which proves the interest of potential investors to Belarus in general and Mogilev Oblast in particular,” Mogilev Oblast Governor Vladimir Domanevsky said opening the 8th edition of the forum...

Belarus President sends greetings to personnel of Brest Hero Fortress memorial
“The feat of the Brest Fortress defenders will be always remembered as an example of bravery of Soviet people, their love for the Homeland, and heroic resistance against the invaders. The soldiers of the Brest garrison became a symbol of genuine heroism, tenacity, and courage,” the head of state noted...

Creating comfortable environment for investment and business named among Belarus’ priorities
Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Nikolai Snopkov said as he attended the Oktyabrsky Economic Forum. The forum participants expressed the view that for Belarus the economic growth is possible primarily through the improvement of the efficiency of manufacturing...

Buzovsky: State investments in social sector foster long-term economic benefits
“When analyzing the economic processes in the region and the country as a whole, some perceive the social sector as cost-intensive. But if we take a bigger picture and calculate the economics of every particular social object, we will see that this sector is far from being costly and is in fact a revenue-bringing part of the budget”...

CoE welcomes Belarus’ commitment to implementation of joint projects
“Programmatic Cooperation Framework (PCF) is an expression of the joint willingness of the Council of Europe and the EU to work together in the Eastern Partnership region, to promote values in part of human rights and democratic governance. This is a three-year program designed to run in 2015-2017. We believe that the second phase of the program for 2018-2020 will be approved"...

Belarus in favor of integration between EEU and SCO
“In part of economic interaction, we fully share the idea of the Russian partners to promote closer integration between the EEU and the SCO,” the Prime Minister said. According to him, this approach is supported by Belarus and is in tune with the initiative of “integration of integrations”...

Opinion: Public diplomacy promotes friendship between countries
Belarus’ Consul General to Shanghai Valery Matsel said at a press conference that was held at the Center of Belarus in East China Normal University. Attending the press conference were three Belarusians who are planning a round-the-world trip. Participants of the Begoonok project are the Begun family, mother Yekaterina and daughters Alisa and Elizabeth..

Red Cross eager to continue cooperation with Belarus
The Red Cross representative spoke in glowing terms about efforts of the commission on implementing international humanitarian law under the aegis of the Belarusian government. Oleg Slizhevsky is the commission’s chairman. Magne Barth expressed hope that this constructive cooperation would continue...

Opinion: Consistent state policy contributes to interethnic peace in Belarus
“The main factor of inter-ethnic stability is the consistent ethnic policy of the Belarusian state. This is the policy which does not create differences between citizens of our state on national or religious grounds, but leads to stability and interethnic peace,” Georgy Yeghiazaryan said...

Cooperation between Belarusian, Russian defense ministries successful in 2016
“The plan on cooperation in 2016 has been fulfilled successfully while the military personnel of the two countries have learned how to respond together to changes in the military and political situation in the Eastern Europe region”...

Lewis expects no easy games at Euro Ice Hockey Challenge in Slovenia
“A lot of young players have been called for the November training camp. They must understand what level they need to play at in the national team. We teach them our playing system. There will be no easy games at the forthcoming tournament in Slovenia. All the rivals are equally strong. Players gain useful experience from playing under pressure”...

Better valuation practices named important for Belarusian economy
“Since such activities are related to various branches of the economy, national approaches to valuation, which are based on international standards, allow securing a considerable economic effect in addition to reducing financial risks”...

Belarus seeks closer cooperation with SCO in international legal assistance
The relevant information was posted on the website of the ministry after Justice Minister Oleg Slizhevsky took part in the fourth meeting of the Justice Ministers of the SCO Member States in Kazakhstan...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ doors are always open for UAE
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement on 1 November as he met with Vice President, Prime Minister and Defense Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

Belarus President expresses condolences over passing of Vladimir Zeldin
The head of state noted that a talented and very popular actor, sincere and charismatic person passed away. “Vladimir Mikhailovich [Zeldin] lived an eventful creative life and left a bright mark in the history of the Soviet and Russian theater and cinema,” the message reads...

New EBRD’s strategy opens up new international capital market opportunities for Belarus
First Deputy Economy Minister of Belarus Alexander Zaborovsky said...

Qatar invited to enhance investment cooperation with Belarus
"Belarus has made a number of proposals to the Qatari authorities. These proposals will be studied in the near future. A Qatari delegation plans to visit Belarus soon to discuss the possibility of promoting our investment cooperation,” Vladimir Makei said...

Qatar and Belarus can work together in many areas
“I am happy to see a delegation from Belarus in Qatar and to have an opportunity to explore the areas for cooperation. For me, as businessman, it is very interesting to follow these events here in Qatar. There are many areas for Belarus and Qatar to work together and contribute to the economic growth of the two countries,” said Dr. Khalid M. Al-Ali...

Belarus, Qatar explore new forms of financial interaction
"The Development Bank of Belarus is about to sign an agreement with the Qatar Development Bank which provides loans on very favorable terms to projects aimed at development. “This means that we will be able to attract, on very favorable terms, loans for those projects which are financed by the Development Bank of Belarus," Roman Golovchenko said...