Opinions & Interviews

Tajikistan viewed as Belarus’ close friend
Belarus and Tajikistan are not just partners, they are good friends, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Bakhtovar Safarzoda...

PM: Vietnam views Belarus as an important partner
“For us, Belarus is a loyal friend, we value our long-standing friendship and cooperation,” Pham Minh Chinh said at the meeting with Roman Golovchenko...

Xi Jinping: China opposes interference of external forces into Belarus’ internal affairs
In his words, Beijing has always viewed China-Belarus relations as strategic and long-term...

Xi Jinping: China is ready to strengthen strategic cooperation with Belarus
Xi Jinping stressed that under the strong leadership of its president, Belarus has managed to overcome the impact of various negative factors, to maintain social harmony and stability, to ensure economic recovery and growth, which has laid a solid foundation for further development...

Speed in implementation of plans seen as crucial for Belarus-China cooperation
"Time is very compressed today. This does not depend on us (maybe, fortunately, maybe, unfortunately). It is so compressed that sometimes we fall behind"...

Lukashenko identifies source of funding for resolving all climate problems
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Everyone looks for sources of funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. They are easy to find. First of all, it is necessary to stop wars and conflicts on the planet and everything that goes with it. And we will find about $5 trillion. It is five times as much as what we are trying to find today in order to reduce emissions”...

New details of Lukashenko’s meetings in Dubai revealed
Sergei Aleinik said: “The head of state had a number of meetings with leaders of our Eurasian region, with presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. And a very broad range of meetings with leaders of African countries”...

Lukashenko slams conflicts, wars at climate change summit in Dubai
"And wars greatly pollute the planet. Let’s stop it. This is why the most important thing is for us to learn how to speak less and do more"...

Lukashenko urges international community to stop ‘expressing concern’ in favor of action
"Let’s act. If we don’t start acting, nature will force us to live according to its own laws"...

Lukashenko identifies underlying causes of climate threat
"We represent different cultures, different systems of values, different civilizations. But we are united in the face of the global challenge that nature itself has posed before us"...

Presidents of Serbia, Belarus meet on sidelines of climate change summit in Dubai
The leaders of Belarus and Serbia had a brief meeting “on foot” on the sidelines of the climate change summit as it usually happens during large-scale forums...

Development of Belarus-Kenya cooperation plan suggested
"In order for us to have substantial talks and establish our relations (this is why we are going to talk), I think that you could come to us, I could come to you at a time that is convenient for you"...

Lukashenko urges to drive Belarus-Zimbabwe cooperation forward
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the talks with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the sidelines of the UN Climate Summit in Dubai...

MFA: Belarus welcomes IOM's efforts as one of leading crisis response agencies
“We welcome the IOM efforts as one of the leading crisis response agencies and the Organization's commitment to working with the international community to anticipate and mitigate the root causes of irregular migration. Belarus shares the IOM commitment to saving lives and protecting people on the move,” the Belarusian diplomat added...

Belarus-Russia Union State’s future development tasks sketched out
"As part of this work we have to set ambitious goals. I believe we are already past the most complicated stages. We went through them decently"...

Lukashenko: Venezuela is highly respected across world for courage in defending independence
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Venezuela’s Vice President – Minister of Planning Ricardo Menendez...

Belarus, Venezuela seen as political, economic partners, close friends
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said at a plenary session of the Belarusian-Venezuelan joint commission on trade and economic cooperation...

Rural retailers urged to ensure wide product choice ahead of holiday season
The meeting participants also discussed the international agenda, forthcoming meetings and talks. Aleksandr Lukashenko also paid special attention to a number of domestic issues...

Lukashenko: Belarus hopes for long-lasting peace in South Caucasus
"We hope that the steps taken will lay the foundation for sustainable and long-lasting peace in this region, where friendly peoples - Armenians and Azerbaijanis - live. I emphasize: friendly peoples," the president said...

Lukashenko emphasizes commonality of interests of CSTO countries
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at a restricted-attendance session of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Minsk on 23 November...