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BelNPP generates over 48bn kWh of electricity since launch
Since its commissioning, the plant has already generated over 48 billion kWh of electricity, replacing more than 12.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas...

FM reports on Belarus’ foreign economic performance
The minister reported successful export redirection to alternative markets under presidential directives: “Over four years, we have achieved $50 billion in goods and services exports, nearly reaching targets set in our 2025 social and economic development program”...

Lukashenko urges to promote cooperation with China at sectoral and regional levels
Aleksandr Lukashenko reiterated Belarus’ top-priority objective to boost joint technological development and attract cutting-edge Chinese innovations, particularly in machine tools, microelectronics, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other designated sectors...

Lukashenko urges to double Belarus-Africa trade
The head of state cited specific figures proving that Africa has become a significant trading partner for Belarus. In 2024, Belarus' exports to Africa increased by nearly 3.5 times, reaching a record high of $650 million...

Lukashenko demands 'tangible monetization' of relations with Gulf states
“There are difficulties in Libya but we are cooperating. They pay upfront. We welcome cooperation with Libya and Syria,” the president noted and added that Belarusian goods are also in demand in Afghanistan...

Lukashenko: EAEU integration should bring tangible benefits for Belarus
The president cited the recent trade agreements with Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates in Minsk as examples, describing them as highly advantageous. Both countries have agreed to provide preferential regime for more than 90% of Belarusian exports...

Lukashenko calls for rapid export diversification
Aleksandr Lukashenko highlighted successful trade diversification with Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, where exports have doubled over four years, generating a $2 billion surplus...

Lukashenko identifies shortcomings in Belarus' foreign trade, urges ‘tactical flexibility’
The head of state noted that foreign counterparties are exploiting every opportunity to make money, both on supplying goods to Belarus and on purchasing Belarusian products...

Lukashenko outlines priorities for Belarus on Russian market
Among them are protection of the Union State market from third-country goods, expansion into new economic sectors, including aviation, shipbuilding, nuclear energy, and space industry...

Lukashenko: Belarus reroutes $14bn worth of export from Western markets, Ukraine to friendly nations
"The truth is, we produce goods people need - of adequate quality at fair prices. This means they will be always in demand. But this necessitates tactical flexibility and constant update of our foreign trade policy," the head of state added...

Lukashenko urges to maintain ties with EU
"They are our neighbors, and we don't choose them. Opportunities are opening up both in Europe and across the ocean,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko views sanctions as incentives for export diversification
Western sanctions create new incentives to expand the geography of Belarusian exports...

Lukashenko to ambassadors: ‘Military mobilization’ is needed to hold the country’s economy
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with heads of Belarus’ diplomatic missions...

BELARUS machinery on display at Siberian Field Day in Russia’s Altai Territory
According to him, the exhibition serves as an excellent platform to demonstrate the products’ capabilities to foreign companies and Russian customers...

Belarus’ best exporters 2024 announced in Minsk
This year’s competition saw a record number of finalists and winners – 185. Their combined contribution to the country’s export revenue in 2024 exceeded $10 billion, accounting for 21% of Belarus’ total exports. Among them, 19 winners across 17 categories directly generated over $5 billion in exports...

Belarus to supply breeding cattle to Georgia
In January-May 2025, trade in food products and agricultural raw materials between the two countries grew by 7.8% year-on-year, with a 9.8% increase in exports...

Cooperation with China seen as key to Belarus’ export growth
“The joint Belarus-China enterprise BelGee, established at the instruction of the heads of state, is a model of such cooperation. For 14 years, the project has demonstrated the all-weather friendship between China and Belarus,” the minister emphasized...

Minister: Belarus is ready to deepen agricultural cooperation with SCO countries
The minister remarked that last year Belarus’ trade in food products and agricultural raw materials with SCO countries increased by 1.6 times compared to 2020. Over 85% of Belarus' agricultural exports were directed to the SCO nations...

Belarus looks to enhance cooperation with UAE in banking sector
He highlighted that in late June 2025, two key agreements were signed in Minsk: one between the governments of Belarus and the UAE on trade in services and investment, and another on economic partnership between the Eurasian Economic Union and the UAE...

Business-diplomat meetings underway in Minsk
"The role of the BelCCI cannot be overstated. The association plays a pivotal role as a national export finance support institution"...