Opinions & Interviews

Ryzhenkov: Belarus promises high organizational level for 2015 AMF Futsal World Cup
The organizers of the World Cup also promise to show the Belarusian hospitality as it was a year ago, during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship...

Belarus, Kazakhstan looking for opportunities to advance relations
The statement was made by Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yergali Bulegenov...

UNECE praised for contribution to development of its member states
The session is taking place in Geneva from 14 till 16 April. The head of the Belarusian delegation Mikhail Khvostov named Belarus’ priorities in such areas of UNECE’s activities as trade, residential sector and power engineering ...

Ugo Boni: Homage to Italians who died in Belarus during WWII is best indicator of friendship
"It is very important to preserve the memory. If we can preserve the memory, we can prevent this from happening in the future"...

Lukashenko urges to develop Belarusian cuisine chain
“First, the prime cost of dishes would not be too high. The prices would be affordable. Besides, this would be a good chain of restaurants”...

Good prospects for liberalization of Belarus-EU visa rules
"The physical ability to come to visit each other means a lot. In view of this it is necessary to improve the border infrastructure, reduce queues at the border, and improve its crossing capacity"...

Governor: Brest Oblast open to fruitful cooperation with European Union countries
The Governor also noted that the region pays great attention to the development of interregional links with the neighboring regions...

Kobyakov: Belarusian products to restore, develop Iraq economy
"The durability and value for money of many Belarusian brands such as Belarus tractors, MAZ trucks, Amkodor road construction machines have been known to Iraqi consumers for a long time"...

Myasnikovich: Belarus interested in stronger interstate partnership with Iraq
Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich made the relevant statement as he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Ibrahim Al Jaafari...

Ignatiev: Chuvash Republic views Belarus as reliable partner
"We are interested in strengthening our scientific, technical, and agricultural cooperation. It is very important for us”...

Belarus eager to enhance trade, economic, military cooperation with Iraq
“We have always respected the friendly people of Iraq and have been concerned about the events happening in your country"...

Makei: Belarus, China have similar views on world events
“We will continue our cooperation with China on the issues of China’s interest, will support China in political matters. We are grateful to China for its support of the Belarusian independence and sovereignty”...

Wang Yi: China values good contacts and friendship with Belarus
"The purpose of my trip to Minsk is to prepare this important visit which will allow us to propel and raise our bilateral strategic partnership to a new level”...

Taleb Rifai: Tourist flow to Belarus will increase on annual basis
"Your country can tell a lot about its landmarks. The history and culture of Belarus will be interesting to tourists from all over the world”...

Lukashenko: The Garlyk factory proves Belarus’ ability to build cutting-edge enterprises
"We did the right thing by starting the construction of this factory. The experience and the schooling that our construction workers will get there are invaluable"...

Lukashenko: Customs service should be a pillar of economic security of the state
"To fulfill this responsible mission, customs authorities should be an example of probity, loyalty to their service duties,” the head of state stressed...

Shantsev: Nizhny Novgorod can assist Belarus with training of nuclear experts
One of the most successful projects of cooperation in education between Belarus and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast is the professional training of specialists for the nuclear industry, Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast of Russia, said as he visited the Belarusian National Technical University...

Union State projects in defense and security hailed
"The package of documents on migration policy Belarus and Russia have recently signed"...

Kobyakov: Belarus ready to participate in important construction projects in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said as he met with Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russian Federation, Valery Shantsev...

Belarus president’s efforts towards peace in Ukraine resonate with international community
“It contributes to the development of contacts with PACE. And we will continue working to establish a dialogue and build mutually beneficial relations with our Western colleagues”...