Opinions & Interviews

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”...

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"...