Opinions & Interviews

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...

Karic: Belarus President’s policy aimed at promoting friendship, cooperation with all countries
The Serbian guest stressed that the friendship between Belarus and Serbia grows stronger every year. In his view, there is a need to forge even closer relations and to bolster trade and economic ties...

Bulegenov: Belarus is on the way towards prosperity
“The decisive victory of Alexander Lukashenko in the recent presidential election showed that Belarusian people fully support their leader and his policy," Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yergali Bulegenov stated...

Kuchma: I wish Ukraine were as stable as Belarus
The Ukraine ex-president also took note of the recent changes in the Belarusian capital...

Belarus and Europe open new page in relations, Thierry Mariani says
"Positive changes that have taken place lately in your country are noticeable," the French MP said...

Zyuganov: Belarusian people value country’s clear political course
“I congratulate the President on the course that he has managed to successfully pursue in very difficult conditions. In general, the situation in the country is friendly and amicable which helps solve the most complicated tasks”...

Zhong Shan: China supports Belarus’ path towards stability, peace
"I would like to mention the unprecedented high level of the bilateral interaction, which shows the mutual interest in further development of relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Belarus"...

Belarus president suggests restarting relations with West from clean slate
"Belarus is open to cooperation of equals and friendship with Western countries, the USA, and the European Union," the head of state stated...

Lukashenko: Belarus is a peace-loving and friendly country, without any fantastic ambitions
"Our intentions are simple and straightforward: to build a peaceful and happy life in our own home, in collaboration and cooperation with all our neighbors," the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Belarus will focus on frugality, quality and living standards in 2016-2020
“Our peaceful and safe country will have to solve important economic issues. We need to raise the economy to a higher level. The economy of the next five-year period will be brand-new"...

Myasnikovich: Strength of Belarusian nation lies in unity around the leader
Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich on behalf of the National Assembly, he congratulated Alexander Lukashenko on his assuming the office...

French MP: New cooperation opportunities may open up for Belarus and France
Vice-President of France-Belarus Friendship Group of the National Assembly of France Thierry Mariani said as he met with Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Anatoly Rusetsky...

Rusetsky suggests boosting Belarus-France trade
Vice Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Anatoly Rusetsky praised the economic part of relations with France, but noted that this potential is far from being exhausted...