Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarus does its best to stay out of military conflict
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus is sometimes accused of escalating the situation. In fact the country ensures military security and strengthens its defense capabilities, including in order to prevent a repetition of the tragedy of 1941...

Belarusian MFA hails prospects for cooperation with Latin America as very promising
"Prospects always depend on the efforts of both sides. We see that we are warmly welcomed and heard here. I am confident that important high-level meetings will bring the results we aim for," Sergei Lukashevich said...

FM: Belarus is ready to discuss border situation, Poland has no interest in solving the issue
According to Maksim Ryzhenkov, the Polish authorities have been allocating a lot of funds to strengthen the country’s border. In his opinion, there is absolutely no need in fences, which even do not stop migrants...

Diplomat: Belarus is ready for constructive cooperation with USA
"Dialogue is very limited. However, the potential is there. We are in contact with the U.S. government," the diplomat said...

Lukashenko orders to withdraw troops from Belarus' southern border
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss the country's military security in the southern operational district on 13 July...

Lukashenko announces plans to discuss Ukraine conflict with Putin
"But for this it is necessary to embark on talks. If there is no dialogue, no conversation, there will be escalation and people will die"...

Lukashenko draws attention to presence of SCO artists at Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “The Slavonic soul has no boundaries. It is open to the entire world. This is why our festival went beyond geographical limits of the Slavonic brotherhood a long time ago”...

Nigeria’s first lady: Belarusians are the friendliest people I have ever met
According to Oluremi Tinubu, she came to a very warm welcome to Belarus...

Lukashenko meets with Nigeria’s first lady, signals interest in bilateral cooperation
The head of state also highlighted the importance of expanding contacts in culture and humanitarian matters: “It’s good that you have come to us, you will visit Slavianski Bazaar, see our Slavic culture, including Russian culture. Perhaps next year you will bring a piece of your culture here”...

Auxillia Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe highly appreciates Belarus’ support
First Lady of Zimbabwe Auxillia Mnangagwa said as she met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 10 July...

PM: Belarus seeks to build an innovative economy
“At the same time, we clearly understand that achieving technological sovereignty on one’s own is an extremely difficult, even impossible task. It can only be done through joint efforts together with our strategic partners and allies by means of using each other’s production, scientific, technical and human potential,” the head of government emphasized...

Lukashenko: Understanding philosophy of native culture is cornerstone of Belarusian statehood
The head of state noted that Alexandria has truly become a center for the revival of age-old ritual and craft traditions...

Lukashenko to Alexandria audience in 2010: ‘Let's gather here on Kupala Night’
In 2010 the festival drew 3,000 visitors and two years later it was attended by about 50,000. In 2024, Alexandria continues to gather friends, and, as time has shown, they are getting more and more...

Defense Ministry: Belarus will not escalate situation on its southern border
"The operational response system that has been built allows maintaining the military security of our state 24/7. We believe that we will be heard and we will be able to prevent further escalation"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is very proud of becoming a full SCO member
He assured that as a European country Belarus will do everything to make the Shanghai Cooperation Organization a global organization...

Lukashenko opines on prospects of Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus and Kazakhstan built close relations back in the Soviet period, and these contacts remained in place after the two countries gained independence...

Lukashenko: Global security should be based on inclusive dialogue without discrimination
Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that Minsk has hosted peace talks more than once. “We consistently invite all countries and international organizations to embark on dialogue,” he noted...

Lukashenko: Belarus is interested in aligning transport potentials of EAEU, SCO
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the international news agency Kazinform in the run-up to the SCO summit in Astana...

Lukashenko: Belarus views the SCO as a strategic perspective
The head of state was asked what opportunities and benefits Belarus might get from full membership in the SCO...

Lukashenko identifies most difficult aspect of president’s work
The president stressed it is necessary to preserve independence in order to preserve the state...