Opinions & Interviews

Belarus’ efforts to overcome Chernobyl consequences praised
"All the relevant government programs and goals outlined by the head of state and the government are carried out in full in Belarus"...

Belarus has every chance to become one of world's doing business leaders
Dean of the Department of Economics of the Belarusian State University, Doctor of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor Mikhail Kovalev said as he commented on the results of the Doing Business 2016 report...

Makei: Belarus is truly interested in peace and stability in the region
“Our aspiration to have good relations with the EU can be explained by a simple wish to have normal trade and economic relations"...

Karachevsky: Second Youth Theater Forum to open in Minsk 19 November
It is not by chance that Minsk has been chosen to play host to the international festival. Belarus’ Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater won the main prize of the First Youth Theater Forum in Chisinau in 2012...

U.S. Charge d'Affaires: Good prospects for U.S.-Gomel Oblast cooperation
“As far as economy is concerned, American companies are likely to be interested in cooperation with the Hi-Tech Park,” U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Belarus Scott Rauland noted...

Belarus supports Russia’s actions to fight international terrorism in Syria
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that Russia has launched military activities in Syria at the request of the Syrian government, so these activities are fully compliant with current international norms...

Lavrov thanks Belarus for efforts to resolve conflict in Ukraine
“We confirm we are grateful to Minsk where the conflicting parties managed to reach an agreement and where the contact group on Ukraine and its subgroups continue to meet,” said the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Stronger cooperation with Belarus named unconditional priority of Russia’s foreign policy
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov made the statement during the joint session of the boards of the Belarusian and Russian ministries of foreign affairs in Moscow...

Attitude of Belarusians to forced migrants praised
Jean-Yves Bouchardy mentioned the warm welcome extended to refugees from Ukraine in Belarus as a confirmation of his evaluation of Belarusians...

Belarus, China considering abolition of visas for organized tourist groups
Belarusian Deputy Sports and Tourism Minister Mikhail Portnoi said during a roundtable at the House of Representatives...

Cuba seeks closer cooperation with Belarus
Director General for Bilateral Relations of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Penalver Portal told media while his visit to Minsk...

Seeking international protection in Belarus are mainly citizens of Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan
“Before 2013 the refugee status and additional protection was annually sought in Belarus by not more than 200 persons on average," UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Belarus Timofei Solodkov said...

UNICEF: Belarus’ experience in working with youth can be interesting to other countries
Rashed Mustafa Sarwar, a representative of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Belarus, said at the opening of the parliamentary hearings of the Youth Parliament at the Brest City Council of Deputies...

Belarus assured of UN support in matters of gender policy
“We are very impressed with Belarus’ progress in matters of motherhood, family, healthcare, and gender equality. For example, we know that the maternal mortality rate in Belarus is very low. This, of course, is a result of hard work"...

Belarus views UN as universal organization to address key present-day issues
“Belarus and the United Nations enjoy close relations. Belarus as one of the UN founding states takes up a consistent stand in support of the United Nations"...

UNICEF representative: Belarus brings many constructive proposals to the UN activity
"This partnership is important and valuable for us as we always need advice, fruitful discussion. It is the essence of cooperation"...

Belarus to focus efforts on promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals
"Аmong Belarus’ interests that are not in the program is the protection of traditional family values. We will continue the work in this direction"...

Lukashenko praises peace ideals of former head of Belarusian orthodox church
“You have dedicated your entire life to spreading the good word about orthodox values, to spreading your faith and to raising the younger generation in traditions of Christian love, morale, and mercy”...

Makei: UN Express symbolizes respect for memory of those who defeated fascism
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said during the official train departure ceremony...

Samarasinha: Belarus is a champion of cooperation and initiatives at UN
Belarus has done a lot in cooperation with the United Nations. It is an active representative of the multilateral diplomacy, various initiatives, including on combating trafficking in human beings and minimizing the impact of the Chernobyl disaster...