Opinions & Interviews

Petrishenko: Listapad film festival should take on new heights this year
"This year has been declared as the Year of Historical Memory in Belarus, and this will be the common theme. The festival will screen a collection of Belarusfilm and it will be very interesting. We will also continue the practice of involving our regions to the premiere screenings of competitive films. It has justified itself"...

Agribusiness revival in Belarus described as nationwide effort
"Yes, it was difficult but our Belarusians persevered. Well done! Only thanks to patience of Belarusians and our persistence"...

Volfovich: Belarus stands for peace in Europe
“Belarus aims to continue working actively with allies and partners to improve international relations. We are open for dialogue and cooperation with all those who show reciprocal readiness,” Aleksandr Volfovich said...

Lukashenko demands higher localization at Minsk MotoVeloZavod
The president noted that many component parts are now purchased from abroad, and urged domestic manufacturers to launch production of their own components...

Lukashenko opines on ways to counter economic sanctions
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the demand for domestic products is now huge, and this applies to the entire line-up of agricultural machinery and components...

Lukashenko: Discipline is at the heart of strong economy
"The economy is at the heart of everything. A strong economy requires hard work. We have everything in place to work efficiently"...

Belarus puts forward initiatives to achieve world free of nuclear weapons
As a first step, Belarus proposed to take specific measures to reduce nuclear risks and make nuclear disarmament a multilateral and irreversible process...

Lukashenko opines on idea to ease citizenship rules for residents of some EU states
The head of state noted that Belarus grants citizenship to migrants from Ukraine and this process is rather fast. “It cannot be any faster. In fact, in our country citizenship can be granted by the president. When I get applications, I do not shelve them. The same attitude will be to Lithuanians, Latvians and Poles,” the head of state assured...

Lukashenko: We will do everything possible and impossible for Russians
In conclusion, he assured that Belarus would certainly fulfill all the agreements reached no matter how difficult it might be...

Belarus’ deputy FM addresses Beijing Forum on Human Rights
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich has delivered a speech at the high-level plenary meeting of the Beijing Forum on Human Rights 2022...

Lukashenko names factors determining Belarus’ food security
The head of state outlined a number of issues that should get utmost attention from officials in charge, local authorities and company directors. These issues are personnel, order and discipline, and provision of timely assistance to agricultural workers...

Lukashenko names key condition for ending war in Ukraine
“Ball is in Ukraine’s court now. The thing is that this war can be stopped on more acceptable terms for Ukraine. But no one will let Ukraine end the war,” the president believes...

Belarus considers extending visa-waiver program for citizens of neighboring countries
"It's a peculiar issue. We have launched a visa-waiver program for citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland. First of all, this is your area of responsibility as you lead the frontier region. What are your impressions, your point of view on this?" the head of state asked...

Makei: Belarus is doing its utmost to facilitate a dialogue and keep international peace
"Belarus has been doing and continues doing its utmost to facilitate a dialogue and search for ways to keep international peace and security, preserve and strengthen historical truth"...

Makei: Military language is replacing diplomatic language
“Our position is appropriate and unwavering. It prompts us to keep thinking about new accommodating steps and counter-measures,” the minister stressed...

Lukashenko: Slavianski Bazaar is a source of creativity, new accomplishments
According to the president, this shows that art is eternal, and people’s yearning for friendship and peace overcomes and will overcome any obstacles...

Minister: Slavianski Bazaar celebrates commonality of Slavic cultures
"We want to show authentic Slavic culture, music, theater, real values. We will not compromise them to embrace pseudo-trends"...

Women's union lauded as pillar of government in Belarus
"A woman should be a preacher of peace, kindness, sincerity, honesty and decency, as is the case in our country"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is up against full-scale hybrid warfare
The head of state stressed that the pressure on Belarus is growing not only in the military-political but also in other areas, primarily in economy and media...

Lukashenko: A lot of legislative work ahead of Parliament in furtherance of new Constitution
The Belarusian Parliament will need to pass a wide array of laws in furtherance of the new Constitution...