Events

Call on delegates of Belarusian People's Congress to engage in 2030 program discussion
The Presidium discussed the agenda for the upcoming session of the Belarusian People's Congress. The congress is set to approve the country's social and economic development program for the next five years...

Lukashenko names greatest future risk for Belarusian People’s Congress
The head of state emphasized that the Congress has been operating for several years, but for the first time it is receiving such close attention both in terms of content and form. Therefore, he stressed, it is necessary to develop a working style for the Congress and its Presidium that will be permanent. This may take years to establish, but the process must begin now...

Ryzhenkov: Belarus and Russia present a unified front on the world stage
According to him, Belarus and Russia are working together to prevent international platforms from being used to discredit the two nations...

Belarus builds its diplomatic presence in Russia
He announced that Belarus is planning to open a diplomatic mission in Voronezh by the end of this year...

Lukashenko approves draft free trade agreement between EAEU, Indonesia
The document aims to simplify mutual trade and develop cooperation between the EAEU and Indonesia, an important trade partner in Southeast Asia...

Belarus’ budget bill 2026 passes first reading
According to the 2026 budget bill, revenues are projected at Br54,384.3 million, which is 12.4% higher than the estimated revenues for 2025...

Over 204,000 foreigners enter Belarus visa-free since 1 January
"A total of 1,235,854 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022"...

Lukashenko congratulates Venezuelan president on his birthday
The president noted that Belarus, in its foreign policy, consistently supports the fraternal Venezuelan people...

Lukashenko pardons 31 Ukrainians in line with Trump deal
The announcement was made to journalists by the president’s press secretary, Natalya Eismont...

Eismont comments on Belarus president’s pardon of two catholic priests
"This decision was made at the request of Pope Leo XIV, with the participation of Metropolitan Józef Staniewski, as a gesture of goodwill. It was guided by the principles of mercy and humanism, taking into account the health of the convicted persons, and also in order to develop relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Holy See"...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Lebanon
The head of state expressed confidence that strong historical ties and mutual interest will provide a reliable foundation for deepening fruitful cooperation across all areas for the benefit of both nations...

Lukashenko outlines key tasks for science
The president stressed the need for concrete measures to increase the science intensity of GDP through various means...

Lukashenko vows tougher demands, fair pay for scientific achievements
The head of state emphasized that without science and innovation it will be impossible to double labor productivity. Therefore, scientists have a special role in these processes...

Lukashenko demands scientists stop wasting resources on pointless research
Speaking about shortcomings in the work of scientists, Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed to duplication of research topics and insignificant, low-impact topics in R&D programs...

Lukashenko wants Academy of Sciences to accomplish tasks fast, without red-tape
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the government conference held on 21 November to discuss the development of the scientific sphere and the operation of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus...

Lukashenko calls for stronger ties between university, academic, and industrial science
The president tasked the National Academy of Sciences with concentrating its efforts on solving the problems of the real economy...

Lukashenko: Science funding is substantial, but efficiency is key issue
The president noted that state spending on science, technology, and innovation is increasing year by year...

Belarus, Slovakia seek to foster mutually beneficial cooperation
The state secretary of the Slovak Foreign Ministry and the Belarusian ambassador emphasized the importance of the mutual appointment of ambassadors to Bratislava and Minsk in 2025, as well as Belarus’ recent decision to open an embassy in Bratislava as a significant sign of the two countries’ serious intentions to restore the previous level of relations...

Lukashenko urges Higher Attestation Commission to maintain high standards
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that it is better to have a smaller number of Doctors of Science, but with genuine results. “Behind each of them must stand a strong school,” the president stressed...

Lukashenko sets deadline for finalized proposals on developing science
Addressing the head of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik, Aleksandr Lukashenko once again reminded him of the task to focus on personnel and to determine who to work with. “If you need to involve the president, please do, or the government – go ahead,” he said...