Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko sends Unity Day greetings to Vladimir Putin
Chairman of the Supreme State Council of “Being proud of the achievements and cherishing the traditions of older generations, Belarus and Russia successfully implement a joint integration project, deepen all-round strategic partnership"...

Belarusian education system optimization plans clarified
According to the official, the optimization of the education system was discussed among other things during the government conference held by the Belarus president. “Particularly the optimization of the structures that provide services to the education system. Those are research institutes, the National Education Institute"...

Belarus president in favor of incremental improvement of education system
“We have had a rather good system of education since Soviet times, we have transformed it. We have addressed this issue several times, published new schoolbooks. Nevertheless, we still have to do a lot”...

Union State named leader of integration processes in post-Soviet space
State Secretary of the Union State Grigory Rapota told a press conference...

Historic value of Belarus-Russia unity day emphasized
"The Union State of Belarus and Russia will remain an example of advanced economic integration, including in the Eurasian Economic Union"...

Belarus-Russia Union State viewed as linchpin of integration processes in post-Soviet space
"The systematic interaction between Belarus and Russia in the foreign and defense policy has become a guarantee of stability in the regional and even broader context,” emphasized Dmitry Mironchik...

Belarus’ handling of migrants praised
“Here proper respect should be given to the government bodies of Belarus, first of all, due to the availability of all necessary conditions for employment. Migrants’ children have free access to the education system. We are also working to improve access to medical services. Here we see understanding of the Belarusian side as well,” stressed Zeynal Hajiyev...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of Nil Gilevich
“The creative work of Nil Gilevich is appreciated by readers of various generations and has a special place in the Belarusian literature. His poetry reflects high moral ideals, love for the Homeland, and respect for people”...

Lukashenko: It is impossible to balance the situation in Ukraine without the USA
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dr Michael Carpenter...

Belarus seeks long-term cooperation with Serbia
"Belarus attaches great importance to the development of relations with Serbia, and welcomes the dialogue between the two countries at the highest level. We would like to assure you that for our part we will do everything in order to not only maintain the high level of relations but also to raise them to a higher level”...

Surikov: The Union State is beyond competition today
"Working in Belarus is special due to the fact that this is a post-Soviet state which makes part of the Union State. “It is the most advanced formation in economic, political, military and technical areas in the post-Soviet space"...

United States welcomes Belarus’ neutral position on Ukraine crisis
“It is important for us to discuss matters of military security in Europe with Belarus. We highly appreciate Belarus’ neutral position on the situation in Ukraine and the fact that it hosts meetings aimed at resolving the conflict,” Michael Carpenter said...

Makei: There are no more problems in Belarus than in countries, which are considered democratic
"The thing is that some countries have larger resources and get fewer complaints. But it is absolutely wrong. It is necessary to treat all countries with similar problems equally”...

Belarus, Slovakia urged to raise cooperation to a new level
"The parties should concentrate on the projects that will bring mutual benefits. I believe that we should create joint ventures”...

Kobyakov: Belarus has every chance to successfully complete WTO accession talks
The Prime Minister emphasized that de facto Belarus already observes the WTO conditions because the legal framework of the Eurasian Economic Union is completely based on the norms of the World Trade Organization...

Ecuador interested in expanding ties with Belarus
President of the National Assembly of Ecuador Gabriela Rivadeneira Burbano said at the meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...

Belarus may take active part in Ecuador’s economic modernization
"Apart from that, the agreement on visa-free trips between Ecuador and Belarus offers a possibility for more active cooperation in education, culture and sport"...

Svetlov: Individual is in focus of Culture of Belarus program
"Under the new program, the emphasis will be shifted to artistic potential of the individual, the spectator, the consumer of art"...

Israeli embassy continues working in Belarus as usual
Dmitry Mironchik, Head of the Information Office, Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said to the media. In his words, this step made by the Israeli side is a reason to return to the matter of Belarus’ diplomatic presence in Israel...

Slovenia invited to use Belarus as gateway to EEU market
“Belarus is one of the founders of the Eurasian Economic Union. We are ready to use our EEU membership to bolster the Belarusian-Slovenian trade and economic cooperation and help Slovenia build ties with other countries of the union,” Andrei Kobyakov stressed...