Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Hunger crisis in the world is worsening
"In the age of high technology, the issue of food shortages is still on the agenda. The scale of hunger on the planet is already approaching the figures of the post-war years (about 750 million people are chronically hungry; almost 3 billion more are undernourished). What do you call it?" the president asked...

Lukashenko warns of global ramifications of conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East
The head of state noted that by zeroing in on just these two hotbeds, the world for some reason ignores another 55 armed conflicts going on in the world. These conflicts kill thousands of people every day...

Lukashenko: EU is unable to restore order at home, but knows how to appoint an enemy
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the deaths and beatings of refugees and migrants in the territory of the collective West have become a terrible daily reality. The world media are silent about it, while accusations of Belarus in the creation of this crisis do not leave the front pages...

Belarus advocates common space of trust between West, global majority
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the 2nd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security on 31 October...

Lukashenko: Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity is designed to promote consensus in security
“The document should accelerate the processes of political, economic and other consolidation in order to ensure security, strategic stability and progressive development of our countries and peoples,” the head of state stressed...

FM: Syria highly appreciates support of Belarus in all areas
"Syria and Belarus are two friendly countries. We have historical bonds. We cooperate in various fields"...

PM: Belarus and Syria are true friends and partners
“Belarus and Syria are tied by true friendship and long-standing partnership. I warmly recall my visit to Syria as part of the Belarusian government delegation, which took place almost two years ago,” Prime Minister said...

Call to deepen cooperation between parliaments of Belarus, Serbia
"Our cooperation is historic. We are pleased to state that bilateral relations between our countries are developing in all areas on the basis of traditional spiritual, cultural and linguistic affinity," Jovan Janjic added...

Sergeyenko: Belarus-Serbia cooperation is based on understanding, friendship
"We are meeting in the run-up to a significant event for our countries - the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Serbia. Over the years, Serbia has become a key partner for Belarus in the Balkans. The countries maintain an active dialogue both at the interdepartmental level and the parliaments," Igor Sergeyenko stressed...

Lukashenko urges Far East to increase contribution to Belarus-Russia trade
The contribution of the Far Eastern regions to the Belarus-Russia trade is small, does not meet the potential, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Sakhalin Oblast Valery Limarenko in Minsk...

Lukashenko concerned about problems in BRICS, calls to solve them
The head of state said that before becoming a member of BRICS, Belarus must first work with the organization as a partner. The corresponding status, according to him, was granted at the summit in Kazan...

Lukashenko to Izvestia: Belarusians will not tolerate politician who decides to undermine sovereignty
"I have always insisted that the house - if we imagine the Union State as a house - must rely on the foundation. What is the foundation of our relations? Economy. Therefore, we need to build the economic basis of the union," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Foreign intelligence services are in crisis
“Therefore, the greatest strength of the President's Security Service is its military personnel,” the president emphasized...

Belarus’ President’s Security Service seen as important element of national security system
The president pointed out that the President’s Security Service is equipped with the most advanced gear, weapons, and means of protection. It is one of the most combat-ready and trained military units of the country...

Lukashenko: Belarus has become BRICS partner
"We have become a partner. This is a mandatory step on the way towards the organization," the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready for full-fledged membership in BRICS
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus has a high level of cooperation and trusting relations with the vast majority of the countries participating in the summit...

Lukashenko hails BRICS as community of the future
The head of state remarked that in a short period of time, by historical standards, the organization has become a center of gravity. More and more countries are seeing it as a model of fair world order...

Lukashenko views China as main pillar of BRICS
Belarusian President said in an interview with the Chinese TV channel CGTN...

Lukashenko wants Belarus to be part of BRICS
Belarus enjoys a number of benefits from participating in events on the BRICS platform. First of all, it is possible to talk to a large number of leaders of various countries during one occasion. It would take several years to do the same through bilateral contacts...

Lukashenko: I support Russia but I am committed to interests of Belarusian people
Belarusian President said in an interview with BBC journalist Steven Rosenberg on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan...