Opinions & Interviews

Putin hails Belarus-Russia relations
Vladimir Putin also underlined the importance of the Union State as a mechanism of bilateral cooperation, which experience was widely used in the establishment of a bigger integration organization, the Eurasian Economic Union...

Naryshkin: Integration experience of Belarus and Russia contributes to EEU
"During this journey we have always felt the commonness of the past, present and future of our two peoples"...

Lukashenko: Belarusians value stability even more amid recent developments in the world
“We should, including me now in power, do our best to keep Belarus sovereign and independent for the next generation of authorities and politicians"...

Domracheva: Competition with Makarainen added motivation
“Of course I felt Makarainen behind my back, especially at the end of the season. It kept me concentrated and motivated. However, I always try to focus on what I am doing. It is my strong point"...

Bildt: Europe appreciates Belarus’ efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis
The opinion was voiced by Carl Bildt, Director of the Center for European Reform, on 31 March...

Samoseiko: Belarus has always been sincerely interested in good relations with EU
"I think it is not a secret that the increased interest in Belarus on the part of our Western partners is primarily due to the events in Ukraine and Belarus’ position on this conflict”...

UK expert: Belarus plays important part in resolving Ukrainian crisis
“I believe that when the Ukrainian crisis broke out, some people in the European Union started thinking strategically. It is in the interests of the EU to develop a closer cooperation with Belarus”...

Belarus views participation in Expo Milano 2015 as image building project
“Our presence at the exhibition will last for six months as a separate pavilion. We will do our best to use this chance and present our country in its best light”...

Andreichenko urges to use all tools to improve dialogue with European colleagues
"The visits of parliamentary delegations to Belarus which are expected to take place this year will help promote Belarus’ economic, trade and other interests"...

Kondrusiewicz: Many in favor of Pontiff’s visit to Belarus
According to Metropolitan of Minsk and Mogilev Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, they all conveyed the invitation to the Pope Francis to visit Belarus...

Guryanov: Certain progress in Belarus-USA rapprochement process
"Even in the most difficult years for the Belarusian-American cooperation the two countries continued cooperation in ensuring global and regional security"...

Belarus stands ready to promote rapprochement between EEU and EU
“We are mulling over the prospects of rapprochement between the recently established EEU and the EU"...

Zabarovsky: Belarus, Russia working together to preserve memory about Victory
"Together we need to organize the work in such a way so that the Great Victory celebrations find their way to the hearts of the old and the young alike. We want to contribute to the patriotic education of the younger generations”...

Berdimuhamedov: Belarus, Turkmenistan have a huge cooperation potential
At the meeting with Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich the leader of Turkmenistan emphasized that he is satisfied with the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries...

Polish critic: M@rt.contact festival reflects modern trends
As for his personal preferences, Andrei Moskvin noted that he would also like to see Belarusian theatrical works with a kind of national coloring...

Velichko: Belarus eager to ramp up trade with Ukraine
“The trade turnover made up $5.8 billion in 2014. We will try to ensure maximum growth this year,” Ambassador of Belarus to Ukraine Valentin Velichko said...

Belarusian scientists encouraged to pass on best school of thought traditions to youth
"The state youth policy has already provided a positive influence on the situation in science. Young researchers constitute 25% of the total number of scientists"...

Ulakhovich: Belarus is at the junction of two economic systems
"This forum plays an important role in the context of the current economic situation. Big European industrial countries move towards Belarus and this is a significant and positive sign”...

Latushko: Belarus, Spain to bolster bilateral ties
"First of all, it is important for us to create a legal framework of cooperation and we are very close to signing an intergovernmental agreement with Spain on cooperation in economy and industry"...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia should look for new areas of common interest in regional cooperation
“Belarus is ready to provide machinery, equipment, technologies, designing and engineering services, building materials if you need them”...