Opinions & Interviews

Belarusian officials urged to effectively respond to issues people raise
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government meeting held on 10 September to to discuss topical domestic political issues and preparations for political campaigns...

Belarus’ FM reveals what West wants from Lukashenko
“The West wants the same thing from Lukashenko it wanted before. It wants Belarus to pursue the policy that the West needs today. This policy is anti-Russian, in favor of the political processes the West finds preferable,” the minister said...

New Belarusian National History Museum set to open in 2026
"It will be the only completed complex to symbolize Belarusian independence. I think that the museum, which will also be a highlight on this territory, will be naturally blended into the existing ensemble"...

Xie Xiaoyong: Belarus-China partnership makes remarkable progress
The ambassador also emphasized that the Chinese-Belarusian relations had reached a new historical height...

Lukashenko thanks China for support in SCO, BRICS
A reminder, Belarus became a full member of the SCO at the Astana summit in early July. The country is also interested in being part of integration processes in BRICS. Aleksandr Lukashenko announced these plans at a meeting on international issues on 29 July...

Press secretary: Lukashenko gets a host of birthday greetings this year
“This year the head of state has received an incredible amount of birthday greetings and well wishes from a great number of people, from famous, media persons to ordinary Belarusians. A lot of greetings came from our compatriots as well as from our neighbors and faraway countries,” Natalya Eismont said...

Belarus-China cooperation in trade, economy developing at accelerated pace
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said during a meeting with Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova...

Lukashenko: For me Belarusian people are great, I must defend them
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that ensuring national security is one of the most important tasks for the president and he will not allow anyone to violate the border of Belarus...

Lukashenko praises Belarusians as example of treasuring the past, preserving peace
While talking to the head of state, the students also raised the matter of importance of preserving the historical memory. It was stressed that it is necessary to fight against the revival of the destructive fascist ideology...

Lukashenko: It is better to be poor than at war
The head of state noted that the current generation of young Belarusians will have to build the country’s future. This is why Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that seeking enrichment at any cost is not a good idea...

Lukashenko: A textbook is an icon for me
"If the language in a textbook is too academic and you have to read a paragraph twice, it kills enthusiasm and desire to study this subject. Therefore, you just need to convey complex knowledge in a comprehensive form to a schoolchild, a student. And this is the hardest thing"...

Lukashenko names reasons for meeting with Vitebsk students
The young generation of Belarusians will need to move along Belarus’ historical path in a world that is changing at breakneck speed...

Lukashenko identifies four mainstays for young people
“The world has changed so much that I know it and I feel it that you have to speak English,” he remarked...

Belarusian mass media urged to propagandize truth
“We have enough topics favorable for us. They are very important for us - we should show them as they are,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: No orders to fight outside Belarus have been given or will be given
“No orders to go [fight] outside Belarus have been given or will be given. We will fight only when someone comes to us with bad intentions. That's it,” the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Lukashenko comments on First Information TV Channel launch
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the creation of Belarus’ information TV channel, following the example of the world's leading TV channels, has been discussed for a long time...

Sergeyenko: Affordable, high-quality education is among Belarus’ top priorities
“As the president noted, education is a foundation of our life, which penetrates all sectors and determines the development of the entire nation,” Igor Sergeyenko said...

Lukashenko: We will continue investing in the education system
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The education system is a state-forming branch of the economy. Yes, it requires serious investments. And we invest and will continue investing in it. If there are no educated and well-mannered young people in a country today, then the country will not exist tomorrow”...

Lukashenko urges to expand opportunities for gifted youth in science
According to the president, Belarus has placed a great emphasis on science. The authorities are trying to reorient the work of the National Academy of Sciences, directing its efforts and knowledge to the implementation of promising science-intensive projects...

Lukashenko mentions attempts to discredit Belarusian education system
In his words, it is a challenge for Belarus and it is the education system that has to respond to it. “It is an imperative. And at the same time it is an area of my work and yours,” the head of state said...