Opinions & Interviews

WCO praises Belarus’ readiness to cooperate with foreign customs services
“Kunio Mikuriya praised the readiness of the Belarusian customs service to establish efficient cooperation with other customs services and pointed out the importance of our country for the harmonization of integration processes from Lisbon to Vladivostok”...

Belarus-China tight cooperation praised
According to the official, Belarus views China as a strategic partner and sees joint projects as instruments to bolster mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, economic, financial, credit, investment affairs, R&D and other areas...

Eismont: Carrying Russian flag in Rio reflects Belarus’ position
Belarusian President spokeswoman noted that the move was the idea of the Belarusian delegation. “Still, I stress that it reflects the country’s position, including that of the head of state and the president of the National Olympic Committee"...

Belarus’ MFA comments on Belarusian carrying Russian flag in Rio
“I am not prepared to comment on this act from the perspective of the rules of the international Paralympic movement. But that was an act of a man. What our athlete did was thoughtful, brave and comradely. If we are to be punished for such acts, so be it,” Dmitry Mironchik said...

Shepel: Russian flag in Rio a sign of solidarity with Russian athletes
Belarusian athletes carried the flag of the Russian Federation during the Paralympics opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium. The 15th Summer Paralympics will be held on 7-18 September...

Vietnam appreciates Belarus’ assistance at difficult time
"Vietnam rejoices at Belarus’ accomplishments in maintaining the social and political stability and at the growing respect for the country in the international scene. Belarus-Vietnam friendship has a long history"...

Lukashenko: In spite of difficulties, Belarus and Russia remain close friends
“This path is difficult, but we are going along it with dignity, even though suffering bumps and bruises,” Alexander Lukashenko said. The head of state stressed that the two countries have done a lot, more than any other post-Soviet republics, in terms of the unity so that people do not feel distraught in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union...

Belarusian nuclear power plant’s construction, equipment standards closely monitored
“In line with the instruction of the head of state the State Control Committee permanently monitors the construction of the nuclear power plant. In order to address emerging issues we carry out pro-active control and analysis measures," Chairman of the State Control Committee of Belarus Leonid Anfimov said...

Lutsky: Skaryna Readings have become a milestone event in the cultural, scientific life of Belarus
“The importance of such events is determined by many factors. The fact that today’s forum has chosen a book as its main theme speaks volumes,” Belarus’ First Deputy Information Minister Igor Lutsky said when speaking at the opening of the 2nd international forum Skaryna Readings 2016: Book as a Phenomenon of Culture, Art and Technology...

EBRD: The new private equity fund will enhance Belarus’ investment appeal
“There have been no Belarus-focused funds lately. Before that there were the funds of Russian, Ukrainian and western origin, but today we can say that investors have confidence in the Belarusian economy and are willing to invest in the Fund focused solely on Belarus,” Alexander Yevseichik said...

Lukashenko comments on performance of Belarus’ ice hockey team in Olympic qualification
Belarus lost the last match to Slovenia in a shootout and will not take part in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang (the Republic of Korea). “I my opinion, it must have happened because we still remember how the team played at the last world championship in May 2016...

Fasel: IIHF seriously considering Belarus as WC venue in 2021 or 2022
We are seriously considering the possibility of holding the IIHF Men’s World Championship in Belarus in 2021 or 2022, Rene Fasel said and added that despite the fact that the Belarusian team failed to secure the 2018 Olympic spot, the players have every chance to prepare well for the future championships...

Belarusians abroad urged to contribute to preservation of Belarus’ sovereignty
“We live in a difficult time, and our common task is to do everything possible to protect our country and preserve its independence, sovereignty and statehood. I believe this is our priority task. We all should make a maximum contribution to Belarus’ growth and prosperity,” Vladimir Makei said...

Ananich: Belarusian Literature Day is an opportunity to celebrate writers
“The holiday leaves not only spiritual traces, but also material ones. Still, the main goal of the event is to encourage people to think about the importance of the continuity of generations and the transfer of experience and wisdom from the older generation to the younger one”...

Rogachev spruced up for Belarusian Literature Day celebrations
Belarus’ Vice Prime Minister Natalia Kochanova said that in the run-up to the festival the district center changed beyond recognition. Social and cultural objects were spruced up...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of Islam Karimov
“A great leader who selflessly served his people and country died. Compatriots and friends all over the world will remember Islam Abduganiyevich [Karimov] as an outstanding politician and public figure whose name is inseparably connected with the development of independent Uzbekistan"...

Ambassador: Belarus’ Embassy in Georgia will help advance Belarusian business to Georgian market
“We are currently searching for the right premises to locate the embassy. I am confident that we will find it with the help of our friends. The embassy is a platform for our business in order to secure a footing here, in Georgia”...

Kvirikashvili: Good foundation for Belarus-Georgia cooperation
Belarus’ national expo in Georgia opened in Tbilisi on 1 September and will run till 4 September. The expo features products of more than 140 Belarusian companies...

Rusy: Belarus and Georgia have complementary economic interests
“Our companies do not overlap each other, they are complementary. The task set forth by the heads of state to the governments and you is not just to reach the trade of $200 million but set up joint companies. This means new jobs, budget revenue and good salaries for people. We must do it”...

Lukashenko meets with students of Minsk boarding school, talks about his dream
First-grade students asked the head of state about his dream. Alexander Lukashenko said: "I have many dreams, but at the moment I have one: I want the children like you to live with us in the society and feel comfortable"...