Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarusians are proud of their symbols and history
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the Belarusian society keeps in memory the fact that the state symbols were created by people inspired by lofty ideals, tried and tested in the struggle for freedom, well aware of the value of independence and a clear, peaceful sky...

Belarusian emblem and flag called secular icons that should be worshipped by nation
"Let's live peacefully, let us build our country. Let's gather for peaceful, good events in honor of the great. Let us not trample with our feet what many generations before us have won. Let us be proud of our victories and successes!"...

Golovchenko: Everything is done in Belarus to prevent attempts to falsify history
"The law on preventing the rehabilitation of Nazism fully covers this sphere and represents a reliable barrier on the way of barefaced falsifiers"...

FM: Belarus will give an adequate response to new Western sanctions
Vladimir Makei is convinced that Belarus will cope with the next package of sanctions, which is now actively discussed in the European Union...

Lukashenko concerned about rising tensions around Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko also noted that taking into account events in Ukraine the Belarusian army is carrying out special measures in the country’s south...

Lukashenko: Use of nuclear weapons is absolutely unacceptable
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with AP...

Lukashenko: Belarusians oppose the West’s hypocrisy with calm wisdom
At the same time, the president noted that it is not for nothing that they say that the darkest time is before dawn. In such a difficult period, you can clearly see who is your enemy and who is your friend...

Belarusians urged to appreciate and protect their state
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to residents of Chechersk District on 29 April...

Lukashenko urges to step up land melioration
The head of state underlined that up to 200,000 hectares of land must be reclaimed every year and funds to do this must be found no matter what it costs...

Lukashenko: Belarus is willing to cooperate with Russia in any area
Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarusian companies can provide Russia with any equipment it needs, especially since Western companies suspended their business in the country...

Lukashenko: Union State of Belarus and Russia may attract other countries
"We are building a single Union State on the new principles to ensure that everyone’s interests are respected, that the sovereign independent states - Belarus and Russia - keep developing. I am sure that this union will attract other republics of the former Soviet Union,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Andreichenko: Laws in furtherance of Constitution should be written together with people
“The laws to develop it should be written in the same way. It is necessary to involve as many specialists, mass media, and public organizations as possible. People should see how the ideas they voted for in the referendum are implemented in practice,” he added...

Belarus’ strive to enable transparent operation of nuclear power plant stressed
"It is not only a day to commemorate victims of the Chernobyl tragedy but a look into the future. This is why the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Ostrovets is so seriously viewed by the government. Our state does everything to ensure its transparent operation, including with assistance of international procedures"...

Ambassador praises openhearted relations between China, Belarus
“Treating each other with open hearts is a distinctive feature of China-Belarus relations. Both countries firmly support each other on issues concerning the core interests of the two countries, cooperate closely at the UN and other international organizations, and jointly uphold international impartiality and justice”...

Ambassador: Belarus occupies stable positions in Uzbekistan’s food market
“Last year was very successful for us. The trade has soared almost five years in recent years. We have taken good sustainable positions in food supply. Our products are of high quality, they are in demand. Today we account for 82% of Uzbekistan's imports of meat products,” Leonid Marinich said...

Ministry: Belarus’ national budget meets targets, prioritizes people’s earnings
According to him, the budget policy priorities include people's incomes, national defense and security financing, purchase of medicines and support of the agro-industrial complex...

Lukashenko: People should be explained what ‘civil society’ is
“People need to be given a clear message about what civil society is and what it consists of, and this should be reflected in the law. The law should define it clearly,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Industrial park Great Stone expected to bolster China-Belarus cooperation
"At present the initiative covers many countries and continents. It gave a powerful impulse to the development of infrastructure, manufacturing sector, international ties, and allowed developing the transfer of technologies and innovations"...

Belarus-Russia friendship seen as answer to Western sanctions
"Today both Russia and Belarus are experiencing the pressure of sanctions and the pressure is indeed getting stronger. Our tight friendship and our relations, consolidation of all the capabilities represent an answer to Western sanctions"...

Lukashenko demands drastic reforms in education system
“I give you a year to carry out a major restructuring of the education system, first of all in schools. You know what needs to be done,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...