Opinions & Interviews

Sun Hongzhi: Belarus' friendship society makes huge contribution to cooperation with China
"The public diplomacy promotes closer ties between the people of Belarus and China"...

Kobyakov: Belarus builds relations with investors on international principles of cooperation
"The improving positions of Belarus in international rankings testify to the constantly improving doing business conditions in the country"...

U.S. expert: Belarus plays an increasingly important role in the regional context
“Belarus’ geopolitical role has increased. Belarus has become a facilitator in the Ukraine crisis negotiations that involve Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France"...

Linkevicius: Suspension of Belarus sanctions is a chance to consolidate progress in relations
"As the sanctions are suspended, we need to consolidate the positive practices. This is what we want and will be aspiring for"...

Lukashenko urges to build affordable high-quality sports facilities, swimming pools
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said during the visit to the new multi-purpose sports and recuperation complex Mandarin in Minsk...

U.S. diplomat: We see the dialogue in Minsk in a positive light
"The dialogue of experts in Minsk today is important. The dialogue helps us secure trust”...

Belavia regularly inspects security at Egypt’s airports
Igor Cherginets, Deputy Director General for Marketing and Foreign Economic Affairs at the Belavia airline told...

Rapid development of Belarus-Pakistan relations highlighted
During the current visit contracts to supply about $55 million worth of Belarusian merchandise were signed. “It is a very good result yet we believe it is necessary to secure a brand new level of relations with Pakistan," Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement at the end of his official visit to Pakistan...

Usubaliyev: International cultural forums bring countries together
"Azerbaijan, the same as Belarus, despite its rich history, acquired independence not long ago. That means we should share the experience of our countries in the preservation and revival of cultural heritage, cooperate in order to adopt the best practices”...

Svetlov: International community interested in Belarus’ cultural heritage management practices
"Many countries are interested not only in Belarus’ cultural heritage, especially the intangible one, but also in the methods and techniques that the country has developed over the recent years to promote its cultural traditions"...

Svetlov: International community interested in Belarus’ cultural heritage management practices
"Many countries are interested not only in Belarus’ cultural heritage, especially the intangible one, but also in the methods and techniques that the country has developed over the recent years to promote its cultural traditions"...

Pakistan, Belarus urged to increase trade to $1bn
Belarus’ Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov after a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif...

Avgustovsky: Belarus has chosen the right course for macroeconomic stabilization
“Germany needs partners in the area of innovations and economy, and Belarus is of big interest here,” stressed the head of the presentation of the German economy...

Voskanyan: Belarus may become western gateway to European market for EEU
Chairman of the Board of the German-Belarusian Economic Club Hovsep Voskanyan said at the conference held on 10 November to celebrate the 8th Day of German Economy in Belarus slated...

Kostin: Belavia plans to perform flights to Egypt chartered by travel companies in November
"Flights will continue; security measures have been strengthened on the part of the aviation personnel who fly to destinations in Egypt,” Vladimir Kostin said...

Fanny Ardant presents film at Listapad Film Festival
“I have come to Minsk for the first time, but I read about your country and know about your history. I knew that Minsk is a historic city with a tragic history, but it is full of life,” French actress and director Fanny Ardant said...

Makei: Belarus is a reliable contributor to international security
“Belarus causes problems to no one in Europe. We do not hold territorial demands against any of our neighbors, not to speak of the non-CIS countries,” stressed the minister...

France praises Belarus’ contribution to regional stability
The statement was made by Harlem Desir, Secretary of State on European Affairs of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting with Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alena Kupchyna in Paris...

Mait Martinson: Belarus, EU have common interests in different fields
Belarus and the European Union share common interests in different fields, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Belarus Mait Martinson told as he attended the Belarus President inauguration ceremony...

Mait Martinson: Belarus, EU have common interests in different fields
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Belarus praised the level of cooperation in economy, environment, culture, education, and the situation with refugees and forced migrants...