Opinions & Interviews

Small business, PPP seen as source of economic growth in Belarus
"When the economy is not only about large enterprises, not only about traditional industries but also new growing enterprises, then we will have a sustained economic growth,” said Chairman of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Myasnikovich...

Kobyakov: Belarus made an invaluable contribution to Great Victory
”Our land became the single line of defense. Here, the Hitler's war machine started to stall, having met the fierce resistance of the Red Army, partisans and underground fighters”...

Rigoni: Belarus, PACE should take steps towards each other
"This is the first visit by a PACE Rapporteur in more than five years and it is time for Belarus and our Assembly to start looking in the same direction, build mutual trust and set up an honest, transparent and regular collaboration"...

Udmurtia eager to strengthen cooperation with Belarus
Head of the Udmurt Republic Alexander Solovyov told on 27 February...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to increase machinery exports to Udmurtia
"It is important to pay due attention to industrial cooperation. This way we will be able to make the most of our industrial, scientific, technological and intellectual potential and get the necessary synergic effect"...

Makei: Belarus’ role in global processes re-evaluated thanks to its balanced foreign policy
“The current favorable situation in terms of positive publicity and foreign policy opens new opportunities for us. We should fully use these opportunities, first of all, to expand our trade and economic cooperation”...

Myasnikovich: Belarus hopes for full-fledged participation in European institutions
"Perhaps, when discussing various issues European MPs would be interested in the opinion of the Belarusian side"...

Domracheva: Raubichi can rival the world’s best sports venues
Belarus has every chance to host an IBU World Cup or the World Championships, Darya Domracheva believes. One of the main advantages of the complex is that it is located in the center of Europe which is convenient for biathletes from all the countries...

Ananich: Belarus ready for dialogue with Council of Europe
During all the years when the dialogue with the Council of Europe remained suspended, Belarus has demonstrated peacefulness and openness to the world, said the minister...

Potupchik: Construction of first, second units of Belarusian nuclear station on schedule
“The construction of the nuclear power plant goes on well. At present we stay on schedule and have no doubt that we will commission the power plant on time"...

Kobyakov: Modernized plants should operate as efficiently as possible
"We have implemented big upgrade programs in the entire sectors such as woodworking and dairy industries. A number of enterprises are being built in the construction industry"...

Rigoni: PACE determined to resume close cooperation with Belarus’ parliament
“We have come to Belarus with this goal in mind, i.e. to resume and renew the dialogue. Our cooperation should be continued"...

Belarus seeks constructive cooperation with Council of Europe
“Perhaps it is time we abandoned old schemes and stereotypes and took a new look at our relations. Belarus and the Belarusian parliament have always supported close, constructive and diversified relations with the Council of the Europe and PACE”...

Albers: Raubichi was a good host of 2015 IBU Youth/Junior World Championships
"Consider this for a moment: the World Cups that we want to host generally include some three or four races for men and women. Raubichi hosted 16 races!"...

Zinovsky: Belarus, UAE have great prospects in trade and economic relations
“Suffice it to say that the mutual trade totals nearly $70 million, although it is on a constant increase. The UAE investment in our country makes up about $95 million,” Economy Minister of Belarus Vladimir Zinovsky said...

Myasnikovich: Belarus’ economy needs creative ideas from young people
“We see that the traditional economy requires revitalization. We need new industries and technological patterns. Not instead of the existing ones but in addition to them"...

Schmid: EU intends to build good relations with Belarus, grateful for help in conflict settlement
"We are very grateful to you for all your efforts to resolve the very complex crisis in our region"...

Lukashenko: Belarus may play part in building up safe Europe
"In this respect the country which is geographically situated in the center of Europe cannot but have some weight and influence in such matters”...

Kobyakov urges to bolster Belarus-UAE economic ties
"The mutual merchandise trade is not big. We have good opportunities for fruitful investment cooperation, both for the benefit of our two countries and while working on the markets of third countries”...

Lukashenko: Russians, Belarusians, Ukrainians should mark Victory anniversary in peace
“In the year of the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory it is particularly important to maintain the country’s national security in all the areas”...