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Belarus’ merchandise trade at $55.9bn in January-August 2025
In January-August 2025 exports of goods reached $26.0918 billion (97.6% year-on-year), while imports totaled $29.8832 billion (102.2% year-on-year)...

EDB explains growth of Belarus’ gold and forex reserves
Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves have achieved another historic high, reaching $13.3 billion at the start of October...

Krutoi comments on Belarus’ proposals for Russian market
In his words, trade with some Russian regions is above average. “We would like to reach 103-105% of the trade figures. I'm speaking specifically about goods now, because the numbers in services are quite good - these are transport, construction, and IT services. That area is actually developing well"...

Krutoi names key sectors for Belarus in Russian market
"The general approach to industry, in terms of allocating financial resources, regional subsidies, and investment money from the Union State budget, is also very important. The sectors related to microelectronics, aircraft manufacturing, and auto components yield great results today. They are growing,” he said...

Belarusian ambassador takes part in digital forum in Astana
Belarus’ participation in Digital Bridge 2025 demonstrates Belarus' commitment to actively engaging in global digital transformation processes and strengthening bilateral cooperation in IT and innovation...

Lukashenko calls for equal treatment of migrant workers
Aleksandr Lukashenko approved of this approach but recalled that the responsibility for attracting labor migrants lies with the heads of enterprises and organizations...

Lukashenko highlights importance of farming standards
He pointed out that in the Polesie region, one can sometimes see completely unplowed fields, which were once arduously reclaimed from nature...

Belarus, Russia sign MoU to boost tourism potential
On the sidelines of the Commonwealth Travel Hub forum in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the International Tourism Forum and the Belarus‑Russia Tourism Congress...

Lukashenko promised domestic quail breed in 3.5 years
The head of state inquired when Belarus would develop its own domestic quail, given that the country’s poultry industry currently relies on importing day-old chicks from both grandparent and parent stock...

Belarus plans to phase out import of genetic stock for poultry industry soon
“Total dependence on imports does not guarantee the stable operation of poultry farms,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. “Every shipment of birds carries the risk of introducing new infections and disrupting supplies (this is very relevant)” ...

Lukashenko: Belarus will prohibit repurposing of agricultural land
The head of state noted that no new lands from the agricultural land pool will be allocated for construction or plots as it is a valuable resource...

Lukashenko urges to maintain this year’s grain harvest levels
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the weather this year contributed to the high yield but emphasized that a new bar has been set...

Belarus' gold, forex reserves at all-time high of $13.284bn
In September 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves went up by $871.7 million (7%) after an increase of more than $470 million in August...

Belarus, Colombia to advance bilateral cooperation
The parties reached an agreement to advance bilateral cooperation and hold online events aimed at raising awareness of the business communities of both countries about the economic potential of the Belarusian and Colombian markets, identifying promising areas for cooperation, and addressing issues of logistics and payment processing...

Advancement of manufacturing cooperation in microelectronics in EAEU discussed in Minsk
Prospects of the microelectronics manufacturing complex within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. Close attention was paid to using the mechanism designed to finance manufacturing cooperation...

Multi-million contracts signed at Innoprom. Belarus
During the three-day exhibition, enterprises of the Industry Ministry presented innovative products, modern technologies, and projects in the fields of mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microelectronics, and other priority sectors...

FM: Belarus-Myanmar trade and economic cooperation shows significant growth
Maxim Ryzhenkov assured that the Belarusian side is eager to further strengthen cooperation with Myanmar in all areas and is open to any interesting proposals from Myanmar’s partners...

Belarus, Myanmar prepare cooperation roadmap
Myanmar’s Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Wah Wah Maung said at the second meeting of the joint Belarus-Myanmar committee on trade and economic cooperation...

Belarus, Saudi Arabia agree to cooperate in civil aviation
Following the talks, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the aviation authorities of Belarus and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

Belarus is interested in establishing joint ventures with Cuba
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich said as he met with Cuba's Industry Minister Eloy Alvarez Martinez on the sidelines of the INNOPROM. Belarus international exhibition...