Events

CIS leaders hold closed-door talks after Dushanbe summit
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon hosted an official reception. After lunch, the leaders had the opportunity to meet in private. The discussions lasted for about an hour...

Eismont: Lukashenko will participate in a meeting of CIS leaders in December
Previously during the narrow-format session of the CIS Heads of State Council President of Russia Vladimir Putin invited the CIS leaders to an informal summit due in St. Petersburg in late December...

Belarus FM comments on partners’ two-faced stance in integration blocs
Belarus, for its part, consistently advocates for preserving, not destroying, integration ties, especially on the economic track. It argues against yielding to various external threats or promises, and instead calls for joint work to build greater resilience in their economies...

Package of documents signed following CIS summit in Dushanbe
Other decisions and statements adopted included joint declarations to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident...

Eismont reveals details of Lukashenko’s international contacts in Tajikistan
In the run-up to the main event of the summit in Dushanbe, an informal dinner of CIS leaders was held behind closed doors...

Defense ministries of Belarus, Cuba to ramp up cooperation
“Following the visit, the defense chiefs of both countries agreed to intensify cooperation across all the areas of mutual interest,” the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry informed...

Lukashenko invites CIS representatives to attend Minsk security conference
“We talk a lot about having the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. But when did we last meet at the level of heads of state? When did we discuss security issues? When was the last time when we looked each other in the eye and said what we think?” the president asked...

Ryzhenkov urges CIS partners to advance common interests at regional, international levels
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov attended a regular meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council that was held in Dushanbe. The foreign ministers discussed current international issues and cooperation within the Commonwealth...

Belarusian diplomat calls for fighting illegal migration with dialogue instead of fences
Advisor of the Embassy of Belarus in Austria Vadim Pakhomchik made the statement during a conference of the states parties to the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime...

MFA: Belarus stays within Open Skies Treaty despite challenges
The diplomat noted that the treaty, which was developed in the early years after the end of the Cold War, was an important part of the pan-European security system...

Belarus calls for preventing politicization of humanitarian cooperation at UNESCO session
In her statement, the Belarusian representative stressed that in the light of global challenges and geopolitical instability, UNESCO’s mission is more relevant than ever...

Belarus, Laos agree on joint defense projects
The parties agreed to implement a number of promising projects aimed at strengthening Laos’ defense capability. The parties also focused on developing human resources, including the training of specialists at Belarusian educational institutions...

Belarus, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral cooperation, visa facilitation
The discussions touched upon visa regime facilitation and the anticipated positive effects from the launch of a direct flight between Belarus and Sri Lanka...

Belarus, UAE see great potential in military cooperation
Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei expressed interest in military cooperation in a number of areas and noted that Belarus supports the UAE in its peaceful initiatives...

Belarus, Cuba discuss prospects for joint projects in trade, agriculture
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Cuba Vitaly Borchuk met with Cuba’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Investment Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga...

Belarus, UAE exchange experience in combat training
Minsk hosted a meeting between Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the UAE, Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei...

Prime minister awards outstanding Belarusians
Aleksandr Turchin said: “Behind every award is a history of selfless labor on the part of those, whose example proves that Belarus’ strength lies in its people. You are the foundation, the pillar that makes our country strong”...

Is CIS aiming to expand its reach? A look inside the pivotal Dushanbe summit
In October, the capital of Tajikistan is hosting the CIS summit. The CIS Heads of State Council is expected to establish a CIS Plus format, which would involve the participation of third countries in the work of the association. Will this allow the organization to expand its influence in the region and enhance its standing on the international stage?..

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Uganda
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized Minsk's interest in strengthening Belarusian-Ugandan relations, which are based on the principles of respect and trust, shared approaches to key international issues, and the desire to establish a just multipolar world...

Further development of Belarus-Vietnam legal framework identified as priority
The speaker of the House of Representatives noted that Belarus attaches great importance to strengthening friendly ties and promoting comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, which has been its closest and most reliable partner in Southeast Asia for many years...