Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko says never opposed mask wearing
The head of state is of the same opinion in respect to vaccination: a vaccine may protect you from catching the disease or help recover faster. There is no need, however, to force people to get vaccinated. “The vaccine has proved its worth: you get sick less, and if you do get sick - you will survive"...

Lukashenko orders to keep prices in check
One of the topical issues on the agenda was the price rise. The head of state ordered to keep prices in check: “We are approaching a winter period and in addition to the COVID-19 response, we need to curb the price rise so that people will not have to struggle to survive. This pertains first and foremost to food prices,” the president said...

PM: All newly discovered war graves will be monumentalized
Excavations will continue until all the circumstances of the atrocities that took place here during the war are established...

Lukashenko cautiously optimistic about coronavirus situation in Belarus
"There is this general trend in the country. Therefore there is cautious optimism that we will make it through. We will definitely make it through"...

Lukashenko emphasizes importance of vaccination
"I have never been against vaccination. Otherwise, I would not have negotiated the Sputnik vaccine with Putin"...

Minister: Coronavirus is completely under control in Belarus
The minister emphasized that a detailed analysis of the epidemiological situation in Belarus is being carried out and the necessary measures are being taken at all levels of government...

Lukashenko demands greater efficiency from foreign intelligence service
"Increasing the efficiency of the foreign intelligence service will boost the capacity of the KGB. The service needs to be transformed into a unit capable of addressing strategic tasks; it is necessary to enhance its offensive nature, to build up the capacity of secret intelligence and other methods and forms that you know about"...

Belarus’ CIS chairmanship lauded
"A lot of work has been done to bolster multilateral cooperation in the year of the 30th anniversary of the CIS," he said...

Pashinyan lauds Belarus’ role in promoting cooperation in CIS
"Despite a number of epidemiological restrictions, Belarus has made every effort to promote cooperation," the prime minister said...

Kochanova: We are not afraid of sanctions, the truth is on our side
"We will do our best and will tell the truth about what is happening in our country so that the international community would know the true information about the processes in Belarus. Believe me, we are not afraid of any sanctions, because we understand that the truth is on our side,” Natalya Kochanova said...

Lukashenko: COVID-19 vaccines should become available to all
"I absolutely support WHO and, above all, its leadership when they say that one should not be selfish today," the Belarusian leader stressed...

Makei: Belarus plays an active role in integration projects
“The chairmanship of Belarus is coming to an end. Belarus has made every effort to implement the concept of its chairmanship and a number of other events. Despite certain difficulties, all the scheduled meetings of the CIS bodies have been successfully held,” Vladimir Makei added...

FM: Belarus’ peace initiatives designed to bridge huge deficit of trust
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 6th meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of the member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Nur-Sultan on 12 October...

Lukashenko names main requirement for education system
The head of state remarked that the world is changing very quickly, and the national education system should promptly adjust to the spirit of the times. “As the head of state, I insist that the education system should, first of all, prioritize fair attitude to every person, provide equal education opportunities”...

Belarus-Russia sister cities forum hailed as symbol of unity, friendship
“This is not only about economic interests. We are witnessing the deterioration of the social and political situation across the world; entire hostile structures are working to replace concepts and values. Our cultural, civilizational and spiritual unity, our brotherhood sealed in blood during the Great Patriotic War have been put to the test,” Boris Batura said...

Belarus, Venezuela plan to restart bilateral projects in construction, industry
"We held a very important meeting with President Lukashenko, discussed a number of issues regarding our joint activities. We reaffirmed our commitment to supporting each other. We agreed to restart those projects that we implemented earlier, and outlined new areas of cooperation: in energy, mining, technology, and agriculture," Adan Chavez Frias said...

Lukashenko urges not to make drama out of sanctions
“I like the determination to confront the sanctions. This is how we should work. If we come across any problematic issues, let's address them. We are already used to all sorts of sanctions, and this is not the first time we have faced them. Another round of attempts to restrain and intimidate us is turning against the business and the economy of the country that imposes the sanctions”...

Cooperation in transport sector seen as crucial for Belarus, Russia
“Uninterrupted supplies of goods and movement of citizens depend on it. This is why maintaining contacts and dialogue is extremely important. It is of utmost importance for our country given the international pressure, which is absolutely unfair. In particular, the restrictions imposed in the aviation are abnormal and go contrary to all norms of international law,” he stressed

Andreichenko: Belarusian economy is doing well amid difficult conditions
Vladimir Andreichenko stressed that a strong social policy has always been a signature style of the Belarusian state. "We must preserve it, improving not only financial and economic mechanisms, but also methods of combating activities aimed at undermining the national economy. We need to act proactively"...

MP: The European Union has launched an unprecedented disinformation campaign against Belarus
“It contradicts the legal evaluation of the situation and conflicts international commitments. Bold statements are made to draw attention away from the fact that the governments of Poland and Lithuania fail to do their duty and demonstrate an unacceptable and harsh attitude to people. The fog of disinformation will be dispelled sooner or later and we all will know the truth”...