Opinions & Interviews

Gryzlov: Russians are most frequent visitors to Belarus
In total, over 4.8 million Russians visited Belarus during the year, which is about 85% of the total number of inbound tourists...

Union State of Belarus and Russia hailed as example equal interstate relations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said after he received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called from Russia President Vladimir Putin in an official ceremony in the Kremlin...

Lukashenko: Russia has always been more than a neighbor for Belarus
“These are close ties between our peoples, our states and special, personal relations between the two presidents. I cherish that much. I am really glad that we have reached such a level in our relations,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: West has failed to strangle Belarus and Russia
“As for our relations, the most important conclusion, I believe, is that the West set plans to strangle us, first of all, in the economy, finances and failed to do so. They have already recognized it themselves,” the head of state said...

Belarus’ experience seen as useful for Azerbaijan’s preparations for 3rd CIS Games
" would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Belarus on the successful organization of the 2rd CIS Games. The experience of our Belarusian friends will be very useful for us in the preparation for and organization of this important sporting event,” Ilham Aliyev said...

Lukashenko speaks of CIS historical unity at CIS summit in Moscow
The president called the mechanism of interaction within the CIS the most important tool for consolidating the political and economic strength of the CIS member states and the region in general...

Lukashenko comments on changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine: ‘New risks for some, not us’
The head of state was asked about his feelings regarding the changes to the document, which also relate to Belarus...

Lukashenko: We need peace and nothing else
"Live in friendship and peace. Don’t offend Ukrainians or Russians that come to us with good intentions. Take care of this peace. Of interreligious and interethnic peace. It came at a heavy price"...

Lukashenko at Dazhynki: Peasants saved the country
The head of state recalled that more than a quarter of a century ago Dazhynki 1996, the first national harvest festival in the history of sovereign Belarus, took place in the Polesie area...

Lukashenko: Belarusians should take pride in their history
Aleksandr Lukashenko said that as a historian by profession he noticed long time ago that human history has cyclical patterns, with similar events and themes repeating over time and develop in spirals...

Lukashenko urges to address problem of droughts in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus has many rivers and lakes, yet there is not enough moisture in the fields. And in this regard, it is necessary to consider using irrigation systems...

Lukashenko: We will do our utmost to coexist peacefully with Ukraine
"We never initiated any confrontation. By no means. We do not need it. What is war? It is a disaster. I do not want a war, therefore we do everything to end it peacefully," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

FM comments on Lithuania’s decision to refer Belarus to ICC
Lithuania has done another anti-Belarusian political stunt by referring Belarus to the International Criminal Court...

Serbian ambassador: Belarus has strong industry, solid scientific potential
Ilina Vukajlović emphasized: “We have a very large joint potential. This year, we mark 30 years of Belarus-Serbia diplomatic relations. We will continue to deepen our cooperation in all areas”...

Lukashenko: Belarus will do utmost for regional nuclear security
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Raphael Grossi...

Lukashenko: Belarusians will not let the country descend into chaos
“There is no need for our people to campaign for Belarus. They know that they are Belarus. Strong, stable and independent. Only the Belarusian people have the right to decide their own fate, whether someone likes it or not,” the president said...

Lukashenko: There are no unfriendly nations for Belarus
"We take the courage to pursue an independent policy, both domestic and foreign ones. We always defend our position based on international law and justice,” the head of state said...

PM: Belarus-Russia Union State proves its worth
According to the head of government, Belarus is ready to discuss preparations for the Supreme State Council meeting and to consider cooperation in trade, economic, humanitarian and other areas between Belarus and Russia...

Head of Children of Asia committee emphasizes Belarus’ major role for competitions
The head of the Children of Asia Games organizing committee stressed that the athletes from Belarus always keep in the leading roles and place high in the medal standings...

Ryzhenkov reveals Belarus' main response to sanctions
The foreign minister noted that the topic of illegal unilateral sanctions was raised during all negotiations with his counterparts from different countries. They were on the same page on this issue...