Opinions & Interviews

IMF advises Belarus to expedite economy reforms
Peter Dohlman said: “It will help reduce vulnerability factors and pave the way to faster economic growth and bigger revenues in the country”...

Aliyev: Azerbaijan, Belarus maintain close and friendly relations
Ilham Aliyev noted that the relations between the two heads of state give an impetus to the development of cooperation between all agencies in various fields, including the economy, foreign policy, and security...

China-Eurasia Expo expected to strengthen ties of friendship between Belarus, China
Deputy Chairman of the People's Government of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, said at the opening ceremony of the national pavilion of Belarus at the expo in Urumqi...

Belarus’ participation in China-Eurasia Expo viewed as prologue to Lukashenko’s visit to China
"The forthcoming meeting of the two heads of state will encourage closer cooperation between businessmen and regions,” said Nikolai Snopkov...

Driga: The Chinese Film Week in Belarus will help strengthen cultural relations
First Deputy Culture Minister of Belarus Irina Driga said at the official opening of the Week...

European Commission representative notes Belarus’ openness about nuclear power plant construction
“As far as the nuclear power plant in Ostrovets is concerned, yesterday and today the Energy Ministry, the regulating agency, the customer of the construction project provided data about the project to us. I can say that representatives of all the government agencies openly shared the available information with us,” Gerassimos Thomas said...

Snopkov: It is an honor for Belarus to be Guest of Honor at China-Eurasia Expo
"Thanks to the China-Eurasia Expo, Chinese partners will have a chance to familiarize the Asian region with the sci-tech achievements and industrial potential, learn about investment advantages and reaffirm the importance of developing relations with China for Belarus"...

Rapota: Differences of opinion should not damage Belarusian-Russian relations
“Mutual relations between two countries are always a multifaceted matter. A great number of people are involved ranging from the presidents, who determine development vectors, to simple executors, who deal with concrete matters", Grigory Rapota said...

Visit of Omani business delegation to Belarus expected to boost bilateral trade
“Some 40 Omani businessmen, managers and owners of large companies, have come to Belarus to study investment opportunities in the manufacturing industry, agriculture, and tourism. This is a good chance to boost the bilateral trade and expand our cooperation,” Vladimir Koltovich said...

Makei: Most refugees in the world are a result of protracted armed conflicts
"Coordinated efforts of all parties concerned are necessary to improve and strengthen the mechanisms of migration flows management. In this respect, Belarus attaches great importance to global partnerships of the state, civil society"...

Belarus described as important nodal point in Silk Road Economic Belt
The statement was made by Belarusian Information Minister Lilia Ananich during the forum of information ministers of Eurasian countries. The forum was held as part of the 5th China-Eurasia Expo in the Chinese city of Urumqi...

Belarus’ eagerness to embrace Silk Road Economic Belt emphasized
Ambassador of Belarus to China Kirill Rudy remarked that Belarus had always responded favorably to regional initiatives. He said he believes that interregional cooperation contains inexhaustible potential for advancing interstate ties...

Lukashenko: Being an MP is hard work
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko...

Oman interested in bolstering bilateral relations with Belarus
Saeed Al Kiyumi thanked the President for the meeting. “This meeting proves that the leadership of our state is interested in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in trade,” he stressed...

Lukashenko emphasizes growing popularity of Legends’ Race in Raubichi
Alexander Lukashenko is confident that such competitions can serve a good example and add motivation to active sportsmen...

Snopkov: Belarus-China relations are at an all-time high
“We have reached an unprecedentedly high level of cooperation. We exchange visits at the supreme and high levels. Today China is more than a strategic partner for Belarus”...

Belarus-China exemplary relations praised
“The sides continue solidly supporting each other on vital interests and key matters. The content of relations of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries is becoming richer and stronger,” noted Cui Qiming...

Belarus president against downgrading CIS to fringe discussion platform
“It is my pleasure to support the idea of preserving the Commonwealth of Independent States as an international organization with all the attributes the status gives. It would be unwise to lose what we have gained in this period,” Alexander Lukashenko was convinced...

Belarus expects much from Russia’s CIS presidency in 2017
The Belarusian leader noted that Russia is the leading nation in the Commonwealth of Independent States. During the organization’s inception Russia acted as the decisive factor that unites many countries...

Makei: CIS is needed as platform for all-round development of countries
“This organization is needed as a platform for producing adequate responses to the emerging challenges and threats, working out concrete solutions which will promote the economic, humanitarian, political development of the CIS member states”...