Opinions & Interviews

Xinhua reporter: Lukashenko’s dialogue with mass media demonstrated freedom of speech in Belarus
According to the Chinese reporter, the Belarus president honestly answered all the questions. He remarked that the atmosphere in the hall was friendly and, in his opinion, all the reporters were satisfied with the dialogue that took place...

Lukashenko about presidency: I have no right to quit
“I have no right to withdraw my candidacy or not to run if I have no reasons against it. If I am safe and sound in 2015, perhaps you will see me among the candidates for the presidency,” the President added...

Lukashenko: Belarus will not fight with the West for someone’s interests
The head of state underlined that in this difficult political situation on the international arena, Belarus firmly sticks to to its major foreign policy principle – a multi-vector policy...

Lukashenko pledges Belarus’ all-round support to EEU integration
“We must use every opportunity this integration project opens for us,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Andreichenko: Belarus eager to bolster economic cooperation with Republic of Korea
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said during his meeting with Shin Gye-ryoon...

Belarus will solve current economic difficulties, Lukashenko promises
The President noted that some media suggest the so-called structural reforms...

Samarasinha: Belarus is actively involved in UN activities
The UN official expressed gratitude to the Belarusian government for its commitment to the cooperation with the United Nations, both within the country and in the international arena...

FIBA: Belarus can host big international basketball competitions
“I know the Belarusian basketball very well. Belarus’ modern arenas make it possible to host competitions of the highest level. Belarus has good chances to host big international tournaments,” Kosta Iliev said...

Fisenko: Belarus’ Foreign Ministry liberalizes visa regulations
Head of the Main Consular Department of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry Igor Fisenko told a press...

Kobyakov: Integration formats of EEU, CIS can be combined
Belarus’ Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov reminded that Belarus held the presidency in the Commonwealth for two years and its efforts as the CIS president were acknowledged by the member states...

Sukonko: Belarus provides all kinds of cancer treatment
“We provide the entire range of medical treatment here. In 2014 the oncology service earned about $7 million on the export of medical services and on paid medical services"...

Nikiforov: Belarusians, Russians should have prompt access to information
“It is important to make sure that the citizens of our countries have prompt access to information. This requires collaboration on the interstate level"...

Lukashenko: The situation is difficult but not critical
The President assured that Belarus will overcome the crisis. In his words, the country has been working hard to diversify the markets for its goods...

Rybakov: India is reliable political and economic partner for Belarus
Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Valentin Rybakov said at the event held on 26 January to mark India’s National Day...

Indian Ambassador: Public diplomacy helps boost Belarus-India ties
The diplomat emphasized the importance of arranging Belarus-India cultural events, soirees and exhibitions. In an interview with BelTA, the Indian Ambassador noted that the year 2015 will be very fruitful for the bilateral cooperation...

Belarus extends condolences over Mariupol shelling
“There is a need for an immediate ceasefire measures. We support the intention of the trilateral contact group to hold as soon as possible the direct tasks between the parties that signed the relevant documents in Minsk"...

Kosachev: Cooperation with Belarus’ Parliament is Council of Federation's overriding priority
Chairman of the Commission for International Affairs of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of Russia Konstantin Kosachev said...

Popkovs: Latvian Presidency in Council of EU will help improve Belarus-EU relations
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to Belarus Mikhail Popkovs told reporters at the press conference dedicated to Latvia’s presidency in the Council of the EU...

Lukashenko: Belarus puts a stop to outflow of young scientists
The head of state is convinced that the efforts to bring up the younger generation will pay off in spades as it is a guarantee of the continuity of scientific schools...

Belarus, China running ambitious investment projects
Chairman of the Belarus-China Friendship Society Anatoly Tozik said at the meeting dedicated to the 23rd anniversary of the establishment of Belarus-China diplomatic relations...