Opinions & Interviews

MP: Belarus’ role in CSTO is increasing
In the current geopolitical circumstances, the role of Belarus in the CSTO is increasing, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on National Security of the House of Representatives Aleksandr Markevich told BelTA...

Lukashenko on Union State programs: Russia, Belarus are not ceding their sovereignty
“I warn you that there has been no talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, and there can’t be such talk. There is simply no need [for that]. The existing format of cooperation with Russia has not been exhausted yet,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Coronavirus pandemic in Belarus over, not the time to relax just yet
Vaccination has played a serious role in stabilizing the epidemic situation. Vaccination covers all the categories of the Belarus population...

Lukashenko: There can be no unified standard for national cultures and traditions
Belarus’ example in this regard is a genuine challenge for the project bent on global unification to match ultrafashionable values and so-called trends forced upon the entire world, Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced...

Belarusians encouraged to safeguard purity of native tongue
"This is why the annual ceremony to award laureates of the year prizes is primarily a token of recognition of all those who work in the humanitarian and cultural field, those who preserve our spiritual origins"...

Lukashenko praises laureates of government awards for creating Belarus’ future
“By implementing cultural and educational projects of special importance, you help preserve historical truth and eternal legacy of the Belarusian nation,” Aleksandr Lukashenko believes...

Lukashenko wants Union State media holding company operational in H1 2023
The president remarked that time itself requires it. “To whom can we attach ourselves today? To whom can Belarus and Russia attach themselves? It is our destiny to walk together and for someone else to get attached to us. This is why I think that this media holding company has to start working this year, preferably in the first half of the year,” he said...

Lukashenko: We support our Russian brothers and don’t forget about Ukrainians
The president stressed it is necessary to lend a helping hand to everyone who needs it...

Deployment of Belarus-Russia regional military force expected to cool off Western hotheads
"The decision to deploy the regional military force in Belarus’ territory was made by the presidents of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation back in 2022"...

Belarus’ foreign trade surplus at record high $4.5bn
According to Nikolai Snopkov, Belarus managed to secure pre-sanctions volumes of export in monetary terms. Foreign trade surplus reached a historic high of $4.5 billion as a result...

Kochanova: Belarus is open to cooperation with Sudan
Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus said as she met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan to Belarus Mohammed Omer Musa Ali in Minsk on 30 December...

Lukashenko suggests another New Year's tradition
The head of state stressed that any country is always strong with its traditions: "If we say that our country is sovereign, independent, then it should have its own traditions. Native to Belarus. We have a lot of these traditions"...

Lukashenko: Time has come for everyone to also think about the country
"Today time requires every one of us to think not only about themselves but also about the country regardless of how pompous it may sound at times. Regardless of whether we wear shoulder boards or not, whether we work in a state institution or paint pictures,” the Belarusian leader added...

Ante Jozic: Belarus can host new Ukraine peace talks
“I am sure that Minsk can become the center of negotiations again. I assume that such things are discussed at a high level. I want to emphasize that Belarus, the Vatican, and all those who want to become a platform should be open," Ante Jozic concluded...

Lukashenko meets with Belarusian cosmonaut candidates
“Thank you very much. I am sure we will meet with you more. I wish you every success. You will not regret joining this team,” the president added...

Ambassador: Palestine is interested in developing relations with Belarus
"We believe that Belarus and Palestine understand each other. We value the relations between our peoples"...

Decision to extend Belarus’ visa-free travel program explained
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about 370,000 foreigners have used the visa-free option to visit Belarus so far...

More details about Belarusian candidates for manned space flight revealed
The official also mentioned what criteria the candidates had had to pass to be shortlisted for the space flight. Over 2,000 people enrolled in the program. Girls 22-35 years of age were selected as a result...

Lebedev: Belarus has great infrastructure to host 2023 CIS Games
Belarus has great infrastructure for hosting the 2023 CIS Games, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev told journalists...

Expansion of Belarusian nuclear power plant, construction of second one under consideration
Viktor Karankevich said: “The feasibility study was prepared and thoroughly reviewed by government agencies and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The Energy Ministry and the Economy Ministry took an active part in the review process”...