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Belarusian PM outlines agenda for Kazakhstan visit
The head of government noted that the Belarusian delegation includes not only representatives of government bodies but also business circles, who need to work with Kazakh partners to improve the further development of mutual projects...

Belarus, Kazakhstan to expand trade in import-substitution goods via exchange
The deal has significantly increased the exchange trade turnover between Belarus and Kazakhstan in the field of import substitution: from $9,500 in 2024 to $1.1 million in 2025...

Belarus’ 2026 development targets described as realistic, fully achievable
Thus, GDP growth in 2026 is projected at 2.8%, which is somewhat lower than the targets for 2024 (3.8%) and 2025 (4.1%). Against the backdrop of the actual low GDP growth in 2025 (1.6% in January-September), this figure appears more achievable, and could even be exceeded if foreign trade conditions improve, the economist believes...

Belarus harvests 10.4m tonnes of grain
Corn for silage and green fodder has been harvested from 98% of the area, which is 1 million hectares. Some 13.922 million tonnes of haylage (99% of the plan) and 19.212 million tonnes of silage (93% of the plan) have been prepared so far. Forage production has reached 9.506 million tonnes (95% of the target)...

MAZ and MAZ-Kupava present premium-class bus
The press service detailed that the bus meets the Euro 5 emission standard and is equipped with a diesel engine, an 80-liter fuel tank, and a six-speed manual transmission. The bus has a total capacity for 10 people, including the driver...

Poland preparing to reopen two border crossings with Belarus in November
Krzysztof Truskolaski, head of the Podlaskie regional branch of the Civic Platform party, noted: “When announcing the readiness to reopen the border in Bialystok, the prime minister did not provide exact dates. However, we believe that the announced reopening of the border crossings in Podlaskie Voivodeship will take place”...

Lukashenko calls for more small-scale wood processing facilities in Belarus
“We should have more of such production facilities. And for this, you [Yuri Nazarov, Head of the Presidential Property Management Directorate] should receive a loan at a symbolic interest rate. It’s a worthwhile investment. The payback is guaranteed. Vitebsk Oblast should be dotted with such production facilities,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko calls for investment in health resort services
According to Head of the Presidential Property Management Directorate Yuri Nazarov, subordinate health resorts and natural reserves are expected to generate about Br285 million in revenue from tourism services this year, with a significant share coming from exports...

Belarus' One District-One Project: How many initiatives are now complete?
The One District-One Project initiative is a key element of the organizational work that has helped accelerate investment development in Belarus...

Belarus’ grain harvest about 95% complete
The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast – 2.541 million tonnes, Brest Oblast – 2.069 million tonnes, Grodno Oblast – 1.994 million tonnes, Mogilev Oblast – 1.333 million tonnes, Gomel Oblast – 1.282 million tonnes, and Vitebsk Oblast – 1.056 million tonnes...

Belarusian Belavia plans to launch air service to Thailand, Jordan, Tunisia in 2026
The Belarusian airline plans to resume flights to Almaty on 18 December with a frequency of twice a week, and to Thailand in early January...

Belarus showcases potential at medical innovations expo in Baku
The 27th Azerbaijan International Medical Innovations Exhibition Medinex 2025 brings together dozens of companies and organizations in medicine, healthcare, science, and specialized education from about 15 countries, including Italy, Egypt, Oman, Poland, Russia, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan...

Belarus’ Healthcare Ministry outlines key areas for cooperation with Africa
The minister stated that people in any part of the world are interested in quality healthcare. The African continent is no exception in this regard...

Vice premier outlines Belarus' plans for African markets
“The African continent is very important and promising. Therefore, it is important now to use the positive experience we already have with countries such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe,” said Viktor Karankevich...

Belarus identifies key food products for African market
The Agriculture and Food Ministry is also working closely with the Industry Ministry to organize deliveries of agricultural machinery to Africa, without which it is impossible to develop agriculture and address such a pressing issue for the continent as food security...

St. Petersburg signs RUB2.9bn documents for supply of Belarusian goods
"The agreements reached represent a new stage in the multifaceted relations between Belarus and St. Petersburg, paving the way for more large-scale joint projects and deeper industrial cooperation"...

Russia’s Smolensk Oblast shows interest in developing exchange trade with Belarus
According to the head of the region, participation in exchange trading opens up significant opportunities for Smolensk enterprises in terms of exports and procurement, making it necessary to intensify this direction of cooperation with Belarus...

Belarus offers new multimodal route to ship freight to Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast
The route goes via St. Petersburg and provides for booking a ferry in advance without waiting. The expected delivery time is 10 calendar days. Transportation by road and by rail is used in various sections of the route...

Lukashenko insists on retaining key export markets despite challenges
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the meeting on developing cooperation with African countries in Minsk on 30 October...

Gomel Oblast ships more goods to China, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, South Korea
According to the committee’s chairman, Gomel Oblast’s merchandise export is estimated at $2.7 billion...