Opinions & Interviews

Swedish ambassador to Belarus calls for coordinated approach to dealing with Chernobyl aftereffects
“I believe important the readiness of the entire international community to take part in the alleviation and minimization of consequences of the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Belarus has secured some progress in dealing with consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. Your experience can be interesting for other countries for the sake of reducing risks and minimizing possible effects,” said Martin Aberg

Lukashenko: Belarusian people showed true heroism when dealing with Chernobyl legacy
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when speaking at the final concert of the Revival marathon dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster...

Belarusian MP calls for concrete economic projects via interparliamentary cooperation
“Thanks to our multiple-vector policy Belarus is now accepted as an equal partner. It is useless to talk to us using ultimatums,” noted Chairman of the International Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vitaly Busko...

Belarus invited to become key partner of China’s Xinjiang Province
Deputy Head of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) government Wu Guangrong expressed such an opinion...

Order of Malta’s humanitarian role in Belarus praised
“I would also like to emphasize that the relations between Belarus and the Order of Malta have traditionally been constructive and friendly. The Order of Malta is an important partner for Belarus in the international arena whose support and assistance in the implementation of humanitarian and cultural projects are of crucial importance for us,” noted Andrei Kobyakov...

Belarus, Russia gain valuable experience in overcoming Chernobyl legacy
“The analysis of the Union State programs on Chernobyl shows that Belarus and Russia have gained invaluable scientific-practical and managerial experience. This generalized experience of our countries in overcoming the Chernobyl legacy serves not only our peoples but also all humanity,” Grigory Rapota said...

Japan eager to continue cooperation with Belarus taking into account Chernobyl experience
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Miki Yamada said. She also reminded that in 2012 Belarus and Japan signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in this area...

Sultanoglu: UNDP will help share experience in mitigating Chernobyl impact
"30 years after the Chernobyl disaster successful community and other initiatives gave ground for hope, recovery and development"...

Belarus ready to share its experience in dealing with nuclear accident
“Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine jointly with the UN institutions have accumulated unique knowledge and experience in mitigating the consequences of a radiation accident. We have developed good practices to ensure the transition from recovery to development," Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vladimir Vashchenko said...

China to continue assisting Belarus with rehabilitation of Chernobyl-affected regions
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Belarus Cui Qiming told...

Clark: UNDP will continue supporting Chernobyl-affected areas
We have good relations with the authorities and communities. We would like to see the continued development of the territories affected by the Chernobyl accident. No one should be left behind in overcoming the Chernobyl legacy, Helen Clark said...

Call for new Belarus-Japan partnership format
"I believe that the future of our relations lies with the development of full-value economic interaction. Our country boasts an advantageous geopolitical position, modern infrastructure, and highly productive and competitive agriculture"...

Sustainable development of Chernobyl-affected regions viewed as priority in Belarus
Vladimir Makei stressed that the Belarusian authorities have been doing everything possible to ensure stringent radiation control of food products including those made in the areas affected by Chernobyl...

Clark: Chernobyl-affected regions in Belarus on the way towards social and economic recovery
"For the past 10 years, the UNDP has been the coordinator of technical assistance to Belarus. This work would not have been possible without close cooperation with the government of Belarus”...

Japanese specialists praise Belarus’ efforts to deal with Chernobyl consequences
The statement was made by Vladimir Pertsov, director of the representative office of the interstate television and radio company Mir in Belarus...

U.S., Belarus may discuss mutual return of ambassadors this year
According to the diplomat, the return of the U.S. Ambassador to Belarus would be a good step forward in the development of relations between the two countries. Scott Rauland expressed hope that this issue would be discussed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this year...

Belarus, UN should work together for common future
Ms Cihan Sultanoglu called upon everyone to promise themselves to stay committed to the adopted sustainable development goals, to build the world without poverty, and the future without the fear of war, the future where there would be place for all the people of the planet...

Belarus expects to build strong channels of communication with African partners
“I invite the African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Permanent Representative of Belarus to the African Union, to prepare proposals and a list of specific projects that we might carry out together. I am confident that by joint efforts we will raise our relations to a qualitatively new level”...

Petrishenko: EEU membership enhances Belarus’ economic sustainability
"Belarus is in favor of stepping up efforts to finally lift barriers on the way to building the ‘four freedoms’ space: the free movement of goods, services, money, and workforce"...

IMF, WB praise Belarus’ accomplishments in developing payment system
The IMF-WB mission called upon Belarusian government agencies to bolster the oversight potential of risk assessment and expand financial security systems...