Opinions & Interviews

Kupchina: Belarus, France have great cooperation prospects in technology
"We believe that we have brilliant cooperation prospects in a number of other fields, like digital economy and technologies,” Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Yelena Kupchina noted...

OSCE Secretary General: Minsk agreements are the best option possible now
“The Minsk agreements are the best opportunity we have now. We should do our best to make them work”...

Lukashenko’s achievements in handling negotiations praised by world community
“All those who gather in Minsk understand that it is safe there. Belarus guarantees security. I believe it is an international recognition"...

Hua Chunying: China praises Minsk agreements on Ukraine
According to the source, China also believes that the agreement will contribute to the reduction of tensions in Ukraine’s east in addition to the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis...

Ananich: Belarus is destined to play a historical role
“These days our country hosts global geopolitical events. Belarus has turned into the center of the world, the center of reconciliation," Belarusian Information Minister Lilia Ananich told reporters...

Jagland: Normandy Four did its best for ceasefire in east Ukraine
In his words, today’s agreement gives grounds for an effective ceasefire regime. It is clear, however, that there is still a lot to be done, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn Jagland said...

Lukashenko: It takes years to address war and peace issues, Minsk talks needed 15 hours
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said when commenting on the results of the Normandy format meeting in Minsk...

Hollande: Minsk agreements give serious hope for regulation of Ukrainian crisis
"The sides have to do a lot to implement the agreements"...

Putin: Contact group signed document on implementing Minsk agreements
Russian President informed that the Normandy Four leaders adopted a statement to support the process...

Andreichenko: Belarus, Syria need to expand economic ties
"The two countries had established efficient contacts in the humanitarian field and culture; cooperation in the defense sector is pretty vibrant, too. However, he deems it necessary to boost cooperation in trade and economy"....

UN expects Normandy 4 talks to stop combat operations in Donetsk region
The relevant statement was made by Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary General...

Poroshenko: Eyes of the entire world are fixed on Minsk today
"Today the peace process in Ukraine is connected with the Minsk protocol of 5 September, the Minsk memorandum of 19 September and I keep my fingers crossed in favor of this day going down in the history of global diplomacy as the date when the agreement on peace was reached"...

Cui Qiming: China eager to step up humanitarian cooperation with Belarus
According to Cui Qiming, China and Belarus are good friends and partners. They are linked by sincere friendship. For 23 years the Belarusian-Chinese diplomatic relations have been increasingly vibrant...

Ambassador: Belarus is the best venue for talks on Ukraine
According to the Ambassador, relatives of many people in Belarus and Russia live in Ukraine; therefore, it is clear that all the people are concerned about the development of the situation in this country...

Lavrov: Moscow expects political settlement from Ukraine talks
“The situation in Ukraine cannot be resolved by military means. The way to peace lies through a dialogue between the Kiev authorities and those who want to defend their land,” Sergei Lavrov emphasized...

Makei: Belarus-Syria economic cooperation falls behind political dialogue
“We have many promising areas of cooperation. Belarus manufactures products that Syria is interested in, and Syria produces goods Belarus would like to buy”...

Berlin hopes for consensus between participants of Minsk talks on Ukraine
"The Minsk agreements supported by all the parties provide for not only the ceasefire regime and the withdrawal of heavy troops, but also the efficient control on the Russian-Ukrainian border"...

China hopes for success in Minsk talks on Ukraine
“We expect good news from the talks that all the parties reach an important consensus on the political regulation of the crisis, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Ukrainian regions involved in the conflict”...

Ban Ki-moon hopes for successful Minsk talks on Ukraine
"Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon praised the intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a solid and long-term ceasefire in the east of Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements"...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Minsk Book Fair
“Several generations of Belarusians are fond of books, which characters were role models, which helped develop the worldview, fostered commitment to the Homeland, developed the ability to find a way out from difficult life situations”...