Opinions & Interviews

Russia PM stresses need to coordinate efforts in Union State, EEU
"This refers to a number of issues, including the creation of new opportunities for boosting mutual trade. We noted that this matter requires special attention,” Dmitry Medvedev pointed out...

Kobyakov hopes for intensification of intergovernmental dialogue in Union State
“I hope that today's meeting, which we are holding in the first half of the year, will help us implement another agreement, which is to resume the practice of holding government meetings twice a year," Belarus Prime Minister said...

Berdimuhamedov: Belarus-Turkmenistan cooperation is increasingly vibrant
He remarked that the Turkmen side is eager to advance Belarus-Turkmenistan ties to a brand-new level. The two countries maintain versatile contacts, and a solid legal framework contributes to it...

Medvedev: The Union State Council of Ministers will discuss all economic issues
“We will discuss every issue that pertains to the economic and trade sector, including energy and some others, the projects we are implementing, future plans. We hope the talks will be successful”...

Kobyakov: Union State government session will promote Belarus-Russia economic relations
Belarus Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said when speaking at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev. The meeting precedes a session of the Union State Council of Ministers...

Matusevich: Belarusian media are developing in the context of global trends
“The world rankings attest to this. For example, the International Telecommunication Union has ranked Belarus 36th in terms of Internet penetration, ahead of all the other CIS member states"...

Belarus achieves SDGs in constructive cooperation with United Nations
"The national sustainable development program up to 2030 adopted in Belarus in 2015 conceptually coincides with the United Nations sustainable development agenda. Therefore, Belarus has a good basis for achieving the sustainable development goals at the national level"...

Ananich: Mass media of Belarus have made great headway over past 20 years
“When we held the first exhibition, there were a bit more than 800 periodicals in the country. There were not so many TV channels. Today we have over 1,500 publications,” said the minister at the opening ceremony of the 20th international expo Mass Media in Belarus...

Belarus, Turkmenistan have similar positions on international arena
The President of Turkmenistan thanked Alexander Lukashenko for the invitation to pay an official visit to Belarus and expressed confidence that this visit will help enhance long-term mutually beneficial cooperation of the two countries...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to discuss cooperation with Turkmenistan
The President of Belarus stressed that he is glad to welcome the honored guest from Turkmenistan in Belarus. He also noted with satisfaction that he likes visiting Turkmenistan...

Bulegenov: Victory Day is a holiday that unites countries
The diplomat regretted that today not all the countries are unanimous in assessing the results of the Second World War, with some of the states even revising them. However, according to the Ambassador, many former countries of the Soviet Union stand united today...

Chinese ambassador: Victory Day serves as a symbol of peace
The diplomat noted that Victory Day is also a day of peace. “In addition, the Belarusian nation has made a very important contribution to the victory over the Nazi,” said Cui Qiming...

Prime minister: Victory Day will always be a dear holiday for Belarusians
Andrei Kobyakov stressed that the victory in the Great Patriotic War primarily means memory and the lessons that the current generations should learn. “Those, who forget about it, let bad things happen. We cannot allow it”...

Belarus president: We will not allow anyone to distort the truth about the victory
“We’ve been fighting for the truth about the war. For the truth about your deeds. We feel no shame before you, who gaze at us from heavens, before the Great Patriotic War veterans, who watch with concern the madmen pushing the planet towards a new world war,” noted the Belarusian leader. “Just like 71 years ago we are confident that life and justice will beat barbarism and death!”...

Lukashenko: Belarus paid a heavy price for the Great Patriotic War victory
The President urged everyone to bow before the innumerable victims of the Great Patriotic War, who gave their lives in the name of the victory, and honor them with a minute of silence...

Opinion: Victory over the Nazi is one of the most outstanding events in the world history
“Respect for history, for what the nation holds sacred is the basis of the country’s prosperity. Modern Belarus heavily draws on the experience of our common Great Victory. Patriotism, a responsible and reverent attitude to the deeds of our forefathers is the basis of solid statehood and public accord"...

Lukashenko stresses importance of Victory Day for Belarusian people
“This is the great day of Victory. On this day I will have the same feelings as you. It cannot be otherwise. It is very important to remember those who defended our freedom and independence"...

Andreichenko: Belarus ready to be a gateway for Slovakia to Eurasian Economic Union
The Chairman of the House of Representatives considers it necessary to develop interregional cooperation, establish investment cooperation and set up joint ventures...

U.S. politologist: NATO countries should understand Belarus’ role in their security
"In developing cooperation with Belarus western countries should take into account its independence and sovereignty, as well as the balance the country keeps between the two centers of power,” said Glen Howard...

Rybakov: Political elites of Europe, U.S. discover a new Belarus amid international conflicts
The deputy minister is confident that challenging stereotypes is useful and the country welcomes a more open view of the western countries on the processes that are taking place in the Belarusian state and around it...