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25 Dec 2020
Lukashenko explains visits to hospitals with coronavirus patients Lukashenko explains visits to hospitals with coronavirus patients
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It has been the style of my work for a quarter of the century. If harvesting or sowing is in progress, I go to visit peasants. If there are problems in the manufacturing sector, I go there. If something needs to be sold, I travel abroad. And so on. This disease in Belarus and the rest of the world is the greatest problem of our society at present (let’s call it a problem). Thank god, and I will not tire of repeating it, it has taken pity on us and still does”...
25 Dec 2020
Lukashenko draws attention to functionality during hospital construction, reconstruction Lukashenko draws attention to functionality during hospital construction, reconstruction
The president wondered about the functionality of the hospital and its conformance with modern approaches, including the architectural design. Aleksandr Lukashenko explained why he had touched upon the matter. “We are considering building a new hospital in the Novinki area in Minsk. But we have to decidedly make up our minds. I mean the functionality,” he noted...
24 Dec 2020
Lukashenko sends Christmas greetings to Pope Francis Lukashenko sends Christmas greetings to Pope Francis
“The relations between Belarus and the Vatican have always been of special importance for us. We do a lot together to protect the most important universal values. We have achieved tangible results in fighting human trafficking and supporting the traditional family,” the message reads...
24 Dec 2020
Kochanova: Children get a lot of attention in Belarus Kochanova: Children get a lot of attention in Belarus
The speaker of the upper house of parliament noted that she gladly joined the Our Children charity campaign. “I always enjoy seeing children, especially in the run-up to such magnificent holidays as Christmas and New Year. in our country, children get a lot of attention. It is important that they have people who care for them"...
24 Dec 2020
U.S. Congress’ act on Belarus viewed as threat to international security U.S. Congress’ act on Belarus viewed as threat to international security
The statement reads that the international community has unconditionally recognized the sovereign, stable, and economically developed country of Belarus as a serious donor of regional security...
22 Dec 2020
MFA comments on Belarus’ retaliatory measures to EU’s third package of sanctions MFA comments on Belarus’ retaliatory measures to EU’s third package of sanctions
“We have carefully studied the so-called third package and, of course, have offered our response to this package, including more names to the personal entry ban list. This means that more persons from the EU countries will not be able to enter Belarus and the territory of the Union State, given that the list is valid in the Russian Federation too," Vladimir Makei noted...
22 Dec 2020
Belarus’ prototype coronavirus vaccine might appear in late 2021-mid 2022 Belarus’ prototype coronavirus vaccine might appear in late 2021-mid 2022
A working group of 15 scientists has been put together to develop a domestic vaccine. These scientists are from the NASB and the Healthcare Ministry. Their task is to develop a domestic vaccine that would be on a par with foreign vaccines but take into account Belarus’ specifics, the course of the disease on the territory of our country, Vladimir Gusakov noted...
22 Dec 2020
Lukashenko: Mass vaccination is next stage in combating coronavirus pandemic Lukashenko: Mass vaccination is next stage in combating coronavirus pandemic
“However, regardless of whether we start producing a vaccine within a reasonable time period or not, I want the public to know that the country will have enough vaccines, and everyone will be able to get it”...
21 Dec 2020
China supports Belarus’ efforts to ensure independence China supports Belarus’ efforts to ensure independence
“The government and people of Belarus have the ability and wisdom to solve their own problems and restore political stability and peace in the society,” Wang Wenbin stressed...
21 Dec 2020
Speaker: Attempts to destabilize situation in Belarus are directed against Union State Speaker: Attempts to destabilize situation in Belarus are directed against Union State
Vladimir Andreichenko stated with regret that the ‘virus’ of permissiveness on the part of some states, the desire to solve global issues by force, double standards and violation of the principles of international law is no less destructive in its scale and consequences...
21 Dec 2020
Ambassador: Sincerity and camaraderie at the heart of Belarus-Russia relations Ambassador: Sincerity and camaraderie at the heart of Belarus-Russia relations
According to him, the high level of cooperation between the two countries should be an example for all the EAEU states, the CIS countries and even for opponents. "If they are united, it means they they cannot be defeated,” the Russian ambassador said...
18 Dec 2020
Belarus comes up with measures in response to European Union’s latest sanctions Belarus comes up with measures in response to European Union’s latest sanctions
The official said: “We’ve sketched out prospects in this context more than once, rather thoroughly and at different levels. So, they should be understandable for our European partners. A totally stupid and short-sighted decision, which is flawed in every aspect and will only lead to negative consequences, including for the high goals and ideals the European Union allegedly stands for”...
18 Dec 2020
Lukashenko: Stronger CIS through unity and shared responsibility Lukashenko: Stronger CIS through unity and shared responsibility
“I am confident that during Belarus’ Presidency in the CIS, with your support, we will be able to go ahead with the outlined plans and make considerable progress in the comprehensive development of the CIS member states,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We can become stronger only thanks to shared responsibility and unity”...
18 Dec 2020
Meshaal Al Attiyah: Belarus and Qatar enjoy stable relations Meshaal Al Attiyah: Belarus and Qatar enjoy stable relations
"Belarus-Qatar relations have been developing steadily. I would like to emphasize friendly relations between the high-ranking officials of our countries. It is confirmed by numerous top-level visits"...
17 Dec 2020
Belarusian nuclear power plant ready to welcome European experts at any time Belarusian nuclear power plant ready to welcome European experts at any time
The Energy Ministry stressed that Belarus has cooperated and intends to further cooperate with the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG). “Constructive working relations have been established between representatives of this respected organization and Belarusian specialists. A gradual dialogue proceeds within the framework of a peer review of the national action plan on results of the stress tests of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, which Belarus voluntarily organized in accordance with the European Union’s procedure”...
16 Dec 2020
Proper preparations for ENSREG experts’ visit to Belarusian nuclear power plant emphasized Proper preparations for ENSREG experts’ visit to Belarusian nuclear power plant emphasized
The Energy Ministry stressed that although the visit has been canceled, the Belarusian side is intent on further interaction with ENSREG experts and counts on constructive cooperation...
16 Dec 2020
Opinion: Belarusians should preserve their country and historical memory Opinion: Belarusians should preserve their country and historical memory
"However, one should understand that both the upgrade of the Constitution and the holding of the Belarusian People's Congress are only a stage, the beginning of the forward movement. We have a lot of painstaking and often exhausting work ahead both to improve ourselves and to build a new Belarusian development model,” Nikolai Shchekin said...
15 Dec 2020
Lukashenko: Doctors will be provided with everything necessary to do their job Lukashenko: Doctors will be provided with everything necessary to do their job
“If we have an extra penny we will spend it on healthcare. Nothing is more precious than life. Your task is to treat people, we will provide the rest, no matter how difficult it might be,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
15 Dec 2020
Lukashenko reveals approximate cost of developing Belarus’ coronavirus vaccine Lukashenko reveals approximate cost of developing Belarus’ coronavirus vaccine
The head of state noted that Belarus’ immunization plan encompasses three components: purchasing a ready-made vaccine soon to vaccinate high-risk groups, producing a Russian vaccine in the country, and developing Belarus’ own vaccine...
15 Dec 2020
Belarus-Russia cooperation in education hailed as vibrant Belarus-Russia cooperation in education hailed as vibrant
"Every agreement with Russian regions, which the Belarusian government signs, contains an educational component. We have a number of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements and programs that help us develop cooperation"...
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