Opinions & Interviews

PM: Belarus, Russia’s Bashkortostan seek to intensify business contacts
Belarus’ Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at the opening ceremony of the Belarus-Bashkortostan Business Forum...

Belarus-Uzbekistan relations described as ‘high quality’
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik told reporters commenting on the official talks between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev...

Lukashenko reaffirms focus on quality standards in Belarus
Belarus pays special attention to the development and modernization of production facilities. Belarusian products are in great demand in the neighboring markets thanks to their quality...

Mirziyoyev: Belarus-Uzbekistan relations have advanced to a brand new level
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Tashkent...

Ambassador: Belarus, Russia work on unified lists of extremist resources
The idea has been discussed at the level of interior ministers of Belarus and Russia several times already, the ambassador said...

Kochanova: Belarus develops cooperation with Tatarstan in every area
Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with a delegation of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan led by Chairman Farid Mukhametshin...

Ambassador: China-Belarus partnership sets an example of new international relations
“The political mutual trust between the two countries keeps deepening, and two successful visits of President Aleksandr Lukashenko to China over the year demonstrate the high level and special character of China-Belarus relations,” the diplomat said...

FM: Belarus is open to dialogue with EU
The future of relations of Belarus and Russia with the EU will largely depend on the European Union itself, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Aleinik told reporters after he took part in the Union State Supreme State Council summit in Saint Petersburg...

Lukashenko reveals details of his packed schedule during visit to Russia
"We analyzed the events that are taking place in the world. The efforts by Russia and Belarus, the People's Republic of China... Russia is at the forefront of these efforts. It bears the brunt of this burden and takes more blows than anyone"...

Expert on Belarus’ military doctrine: Door is always open for dialogue
"When we talk about unfriendly states and alliances we differentiate between the political leaders and people. We always extend greetings to people to congratulate them on holidays. We have even waived visas for citizens of the neighboring states," he stressed...

Lukashenko: Supreme State Council will focus on long-term perspectives
"We will discuss our Union State programs, review the progress made in their implementation. The progress is quite good. We have done a lot. We will try to look into how we will develop further. Thank you very much for everything that has been done so far"...

Lukashenko: We will preserve our civilization
Opening the commemorative concert, the president made a small digression from the prepared speech. As a result, the emotional statement of the Belarusian leader received a standing ovation from the audience in Gazprom Arena hosting the concert...

Lukashenko: Both Belarus and Russia are ready to welcome any friendly steps
“Ahead of us are many anniversaries of great battles, which eventually stopped the most brutal war in the history of mankind,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: Preserving the truth about the war is number one priority today
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the exact number of victims of the Great Patriotic War is still unknown...

Lukashenko: Accomplishments of Belarusian scientists should not remain a pretty showpiece
“Stay on the edge of scientific inquiry, develop the national scientific schools. Create the future of native Belarus,” the Belarusian leader told the scientists...

Lukashenko: Our goal in the Year of Quality is to surpass ourselves in all areas of life
It is a tradition for the head of state to meet with scientists and educators - newly minted doctors of sciences and professors – in the run-up to Science Day. This is a good opportunity not only to take stock of and celebrate the achievements of Belarusian scientists and national science in general, but also to discuss the future...

Lukashenko demands quality healthcare in rural areas
Speaking about the tasks facing Aleksandr Khodzhayev in his new role, the president noted that the work will not be easy, but a lot has already been done by the ministry itself and the commission that was created upon the instruction of the head of state...

Lukashenko to continue personnel reshuffling campaign
The head of state stressed that personnel reshuffling ahead of important election campaigns had become an established practice in Belarus...

FM: Minsk, Beijing have reached a new level of political trust
"The key to success in cooperation between Belarus and China is a common vision of the situation in the international arena, commitment to peace, truth, respect and historical justice"...

CEC chief explains where Belarusians living abroad will be able to vote at 2024 elections
“In accordance with amendments to the Electoral Code of Belarus, no polling stations will be set up abroad during this election campaign,” he emphasized...