Opinions & Interviews

Snopkov: Belarus takes active part in Silk Road Economic Belt initiative
"Belarus was one of the first countries to support the integration initiative within the framework of the new Silk Road concept of China President Xi Jinping"...

No problems for EEU in Belarus-Russia common industrial policy
“There are no contradictions here. For other countries we are open and our three partners inside the Eurasian Economic Union can join the Belarusian-Russian industrial policy”...

Call for more active interparliamentary dialogue between Belarus, UAE
"Of the Persian Gulf countries it is the United Arab Emirates with which Belarus is building the most trustful and greatest ties. There is no doubt we are very much interested in advancing mutually beneficial partnering relations with other Gulf countries, too, and we manage to do just that”...

Kobyakov: Belarus is ready to take part in Russia’s import substitution programs
Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov told journalists commenting on the results of the session of the Council of Ministers of the Belarus-Russia Union State...

Belarusian living standards praised
The opinion was voiced by First Vice Premier of Russia Igor Shuvalov during the ceremony held in Moscow...

Belarus' National Assembly seeks closer ties with Latin American Parliament
Speaker of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with a parliamentary delegation from Brazil...

Lukashenko expresses concern over destruction of moral principles and values
“Of late, resounding calls for maximum freedom have put to test the basic foundations of human society, including the family, good morals and virtue”...

Lukashenko: International law is the only alternative to the 'law of the jungle'
“Thinking about our national development experience, I would like to make the following conclusion. Only an alliance of strong, responsible and effective states, united by the system of international law, can adequately respond to modern global threats and challenges”...

Lukashenko: Stable Belarus will continue to be a donor of regional and international security
“We are keen to build equal, mutually beneficial and respectful relations with all countries around the world. Good-neighborly relations and mutual assistance are of special importance for us"...

Makei: Belarus and the West have every chance to build normal relations
“I believe that today we have real chances and prospects to build normal relations with the United States, the European Union and diversify our foreign policy, foreign economic activity”...

Kobyakov: Call for higher Belarus-Moscow trade
Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov made the statement while talking about results of negotiations with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin...

Bashmet: A new production of Eugene Onegin written especially for Minsk festival
According to Yuri Bashmet, he interpreted the Eugene Onegin opera for those who were not interested in the classics before. This is one of the ways to introduce people to the world music masterpiece...

Great Stone Industrial Park ready to welcome residents from all countries
“Indeed, it is a Belarusian-Chinese park. However, today we say that it is open to residents from all countries. We are ready to receive investments into Belarusian companies. Unfortunately, not all of our companies have the necessary hi-tech potential"...

Kuchma: Belarusians should be proud of stability in their country
"We have something to learn from Belarus, the openness of the authorities in the first place"...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Yuri Bashmet festival
“The festival boasts the diversity of genres and the outstanding mastery of participants because a genuine constellation of talents from various countries, including music legends to young talented musicians, gathers together in Belarus”...

Lukashenko: Belarus committed to true human rights, will not allow their politicization
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad Al-Hussein...

Lukashenko: The world needs responsible politicians ready to act in the interest of global community
“Only mutual understanding and responsibility, the recognition of our diversity, the renewal of trust will help us unite and safeguard peace and security, find effective responses to global challenges and threats”...

Lukashenko: If we do not stop bloodshed in Europe, it will be “hot” in the entire civilized world
“Having entered a new millennium did not we understand how fragile this world and human civilization is?”...

Lukashenko: The UN should not be used to demonstrate one’s power
"It weakens the Organization and destroys trust in it, contradicts its very nature and mission"...

Lukashenko: We must love our native country
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with the personnel of Belarusian Steel Works (BMZ trademark) in Zhlobin...