Opinions & Interviews

Belarus viewed as organic component of economic cooperation in SCO
“Indeed, as a European country we are ready to become kind of a ‘western corridor’ for the SCO and we are ready to make our own contribution to the organization’s operation by making cooperation within the SCO framework more comprehensive and productive”...

Kupchyna: Intergovernmental commission helps bolster Belarus-Slovenia ties
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alena Kupchyna told before the negotiations with Director General for Economic Diplomacy at the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Stanislav Rascan...

Myasnikovich: Diverse contacts between Belarus and China promote trust
"The two countries have been actively developing not only trade, economic relations and investment cooperation but also humanitarian contacts. The basic approaches to cooperation in all areas are the same. We have no disagreements"...

Lukashenko: Belarusian people cherish living folklore traditions
"Belarusian people do not forget their songs, fairy tales, rites which have been passed from generation to generation for thousands of years. It is our great legacy. This tradition is living as long as it takes something new from today"...

Makei: Belarus will continue helping compatriots living abroad to preserve language, culture
"The Ministry will act as an objectively engaged friend to all representatives of Belarusian organizations of foreign states who will come to Belarus or a Belarusian Embassy with a constructive attitude"...

Lukashenko: Belarus will never speculate on interstate contradictions
According to the head of state, the fact that Belarus became the center of regulation of international conflicts shows that the world sees the sincerity, honesty and openness of the Belarusian policy...

Makei: No nationalistic aspirations in Belarus ever
“We would not like any nationality to dominate representatives of other nationalities that live in Belarus. It has never been that way and will never be. It is not the way of the Belarusian government, it is not the way of the Belarus president. This is why Belarus will never have nationalism”...

OSCE PA: Belarus plays constructive role in promoting Ukraine settlement
Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Kent Harstedt told reporters in Minsk...

Andreichenko: Belarus views visit of OSCE PA Vice President as a token of respect
Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko stressed that Belarus has always been in favor of enhancing the role of the OSCE...

Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions to discuss industrial cooperation
“The main theme of the forum will be industrial policy of the Belarus-Russia Union State, common approaches and regional aspects"...

Makei: Belarus interested in continued participation in Eastern Partnership Initiative
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei during the press conference held on 29 June after the fifth informal dialogue of the ministers of foreign affairs of the EaP participating countries...

Makei: Belarus sincerely interested in expanding all-round cooperation with Georgia
Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he met with Georgia Minister of Foreign Affairs Tamar Beruchashvili...

Correa: President should be close and sincere with people
The Ecuador president also noted that his country and Latin America should learn a lot from Belarus, from its history...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ prosperity and peaceful future are in hands of young Belarusians
"You will always be needed here, in this land. You will always feel at home here. You will be masters of this land. Your knowledge, skills and enterprising spirit will always find applications. Love your country and work for its benefit"...

Andreichenko: Belarus-Turkmenistan relations have big future
"Belarus values and respects the relations with Turkmenistan. We are determined to further develop our cooperation"...

Skvortsov: Strong humanitarian contacts strengthen Belarus-Israel cooperation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Israel Vladimir Skvortsov said at the event held in Tel Aviv to mark Belarus’ Independence Day...

Yaroshenko: Belarusian economy attractive for foreign investors
Deputy Economy Minister Alexander Yaroshenko said at the opening of the Day of the Belarusian Economy at EXPO 2015 in Milan...

Belarus ready to help find ways to resolve Ukrainian crisis via any format
Head of the Information Office, Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Mironchik said...

Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians may take place in Minsk in 2016
Deputy Director General of the Interstate Development Corporation Sergei Demensky told media...

Manilova: Diverse program for Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia in Belarus
Deputy Culture Minister of Russia Alla Manilova also pointed to a forthcoming concert of outstanding soloist of the Mariinsky Theater People’s Artist of Russia Vasily Gerello...