Opinions & Interviews

Skvortsov: Abolition of visas between Belarus and Israel hailed as landmark event
"In my opinion, this move will be a serious stimulus for the development of the entire range of the Belarusian-Israeli relations. 26 November, the day when the visa-free travel agreement entered into force, marked, in fact, the start of the new format in the bilateral dialogue"...

Cui Qiming: Belarus, China should unite efforts for innovative development of national economies
“Innovations are a soul of the progress of any state, the main driving force in economic development"...

Belarus for expanding cooperation with international intergovernmental organizations
“Belarus values the constructive contribution of the representations of international organizations to addressing the country’s priority issues in strengthening peace, national economy development, environmental protection, and ensuring the protection of human rights”...

Belarus open to cooperation in fight against terrorism
“The current international situation clearly demonstrates that only through joint efforts can we successfully counter challenges and threats to the security of our borders"...

Bulegenov: Kazakhstan invites Belarus to implement big joint investment projects
"We have necessary capabilities, bearing in mind the strategic partnership between the two countries confirmed at the level of heads of state and government"...

Zhuravkov: Belarus, Russia enjoy positive dynamics in education cooperation
“Almost every area of the education cooperation shows improvement, which positively affects the results of all education systems and the social and economic development of Belarus and Russia in general”...

Belarusian, Russian scientists cooperate across the board
"It is obvious for scientists of Belarus and Russia that we live in the common scientific space. It applies to the commonality of problems and the commonality of scientific development vectors”...

Cui Qiming hails Belarus-China cultural cooperation
"Over 23 years of diplomatic relations Belarus and China have reached great results. The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Belarus was a success and was of a huge historical importance"...

Nikolic: Serbia, Belarus will develop strong economic ties
"The relations between our countries and our friendship with the President of Belarus are close enough to establish strong economic ties between Serbia and Belarus”...

Svetlov: IFMC is a remarkable event in Belarus’ cultural calendar
Belarus’ Culture Minister Boris Svetlov said at the opening ceremony of the 28th International Festival of Modern Choreography (IFMC) in Vitebsk...

Skrabec: European business community should learn more about Belarus
"Belarus enjoys the stability which today's world is so lacking. Belarus is a kind of bridge between the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union"...

Kupchyna: Belarus in favor of mutually beneficial relations between EU and EEU
"Belarus has great investment opportunities which European partners must take advantage of. These advantages have become stronger with the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)"...

Germany: Real prospects for Belarus-West step-by-step rapprochement
“The quality of our dialogue has changed considerably. It has improved,” said German Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier. “All these factors have shaped a situation in which we have a window of opportunity"...

Makei: Belarus concerned over intensified international terrorist activity
Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said following a meeting with Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, which took place in Berlin...

Svetlov: Youth theater forum of CIS, Baltics and Georgia will uncover new talent
Welcoming the participants, Belarus’ Culture Minister noted that he is happy that young people are celebrated this year which was declared the Year of Youth in Belarus. Minsk is playing host to this large-scale event featuring 14 countries...

Nikolic: Belarus-Serbia economic cooperation should be as strong as friendship between two nations
Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic told after the talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko...

Lukashenko: Belarus will support promising projects with Serbian participation
According to the Belarusian President, humanitarian cooperation, including in culture, education and sport, is an important component of bilateral interaction which helps enhance trust and unity between the two nations...

Nikolic hopes EU’s decision to lift sanctions from Belarus will hold
"Sanctions are always a shame for those who impose them, not for those against whom they are imposed. The EU made a mistake when it chose not to cooperate with Belarus"...

Zinovsky: Belarus, IMF close to signing loan program
“Considerable progress has been achieved. We hope the program with the IMF will be signed"...

Shadrin: Theater forum of CIS, Baltics and Georgia aims to develop links between art people
Interest in the project is very high on the post-Soviet space. The winner of the first forum was the company of the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater. Then The Office production by director Yekaterina Averkova won the Grand Prix...