Opinions & Interviews

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”...

Driga: M@rt.contact festival attracts creative youth
M@rt.contact is an avant-garde festival setting a good example for all Belarusian theaters...

Myasnikovich: Belarus-China humanitarian cooperation is inseparable from economic ties
Chairman of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Myasnikovich said during his meeting with Chinese creative intellectuals...

Lukashenko calls for bolstering Belarus-Kazakhstan trade ties
"Everything in our relations seems fine. However, the pace of our trade cooperation has slowed down and I would like it to develop more actively"...

Kazakhstan president thanks Belarus president for expediting Eurasian Economic Union creation
"The bilateral trade turnover had not been reduced. A large number of joint ventures and dozens of Belarusian assembly enterprises in Kazakhstan operate. We will continue this work”...

Bordyuzha: Belarus is reliable partner of CSTO
“Belarusian authorities always actively participate in the sessions of the Collective Security Council. Belarus’ representatives frequently put forward new initiatives. We successfully conduct military exercises on the Belarusian territory"...

Dvornik: Gomel Oblast can become new investment corridor for international business
“Gomel Oblast is home to almost 300 companies that account for one fifth of the nationwide industrial production"...

Zhuk: BelTA’s photo exhibition promotes patriotic education of youth
“We often organize exhibitions, but this project is a special one. Not only because it marks the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, but also because the situation in the world is rapidly changing, unfortunately, not for the better"...

Slizhevsky: Belarus has been consistent in its peace efforts
"Belarus shows its willingness to provide any kind of assistance to the peaceful settlement of conflicts and humanitarian problems”...

Lukashenko: It is necessary to consider interests of all paties
“We should listen to the market vendors and consider their ideas on how we can settle the issues they have raised. After that we will make decisions about the future of this type of business activities in our country”...

Pietro Parolin: Belarus may set an example in addressing employment issues
“In my opinion, it is a good sign, especially in the context of the international and European panorama where unemployment is among the main problems today, first of all, among the youth"...

Makei: Belarus not seeking political dividends from its position on Ukraine
"The country’s leadership takes a sincere stance on the Ukrainian and other conflicts on the basis of the national interests. Perhaps this is what makes our partners pay more attention to Belarus"...