Events

Lukashenko: Joining the “Shanghai family” is Belarus’ strategic choice
“Belarus takes pride in becoming a full member of the SCO a year ago. This aligns with our fundamental long-term interests and opens up additional opportunities and extensive areas for cooperation. Being part of the “Shanghai family” is our strategic choice,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Uzbekistan
The Belarusian president wished the president of Uzbekistan further success in his responsible state activities, as well as wellbeing and prosperity to the people of Uzbekistan...

Lukashenko holds over dozen informal meetings with foreign leaders at SCO summit
The ongoing SCO summit in Tianjin (31 August – 1 September) is the largest in the organization’s history, with invitations extended to over 30 national leaders and heads of international organizations...

Lukashenko views Global South as new world center of power, Belarus as integral part of it
“The future of developed countries will largely depend on how quickly they can recognize this new reality, stop living by old dogmas, and learn to build equal, mutually respectful relations with the Global South,” the president said...

Lukashenko sees Belarus as connecting link in SCO economic projects
“Over the past 20-plus years, the SCO has formed a unique model of regional security and development based on multilateral cooperation. The organization has proven that security issues can be resolved not through confrontation, but through joint measures,” the president said...

Lukashenko describes Minsk-Beijing trustful dialogue as genuine diplomacy of 21st century
The president was asked to evaluate China President Xi Jinping as a leader. Xinhua wondered what role diplomacy plays at the top level in the development of Chinese-Belarusian relations...

Lukashenko, Xi Jinping meet in Tianjin
Xi Jinping noted that the China-Belarus relationship, characterized by all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, is developing at a high level...

Lukashenko confirms Belarus' interest in strengthening relations with Malaysia
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Supreme Ruler of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim and the entire Malaysian people as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Kyrgyzstan
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Lukashenko to Xi Jinping in Minsk in 2015: You will never feel shame for cooperation with Belarus
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has left the country to go on an official visit to China. The itinerary is expected to be very packed and will include a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and an army parade. As we wait for details, we invite you to recall the visit of China President Xi Jinping to Belarus ten years ago...

Belarusian FM points out SCO’s ability to deal with global, regional problems
The Belarusian minister of foreign affairs drew attention to a number of cooperation avenues pursued within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization such as security, economic development, energy development, cultural cooperation, and humanitarian cooperation...

Lukashenko explains his vision of Xi Jinping
The reporter asked the president about his opinion of China President Xi Jinping. The Belarusian head of state described the Chinese leader as a strong one that commands the world’s respect...

Lukashenko explains reasons for his frequent trips to China
The head of state pointed out that he visited China for the first time when he was still a member of parliament. Upon his return, he proposed that the parliament take a closer look at the development path chosen by China...

Belarus, Mongolia eager to step up interaction in security
State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Belarus Batsukh Bayarsaikhan...

Lukashenko approves two draft international treaties on SCO as basis for negotiations
The head of state signed corresponding decrees No.318 and No.319 on 28 August...

Sultanbaev: Belarus, Kyrgyzstan seek closer bilateral cooperation
The diplomat highlighted the country’s economic achievements and noted that Kyrgyzstan continues to pursue an open, consistent, and balanced foreign policy aimed at building and comprehensively developing equal relations with all UN member states and international organizations, placing universally recognized principles and norms of international law at its core...

Maduro confirms intention to visit Belarus
During the meeting, Nicolás Maduro emphasized the friendly nature of Belarus-Venezuela relations and expressed readiness to strengthen them across a broad spectrum of areas. This includes drafting and approving a joint action plan, organizing visits at various levels, and holding joint events...

Belarus’ minister of internal affairs meets with Pakistani PM
During the talks in Islamabad, the parties discussed cooperation prospects and expressed interest in expanding economic contacts and deepening collaboration in law enforcement...

Belarus, Pakistan discuss joint efforts against drug trafficking, terrorism
A delegation from the Belarusian MIA led by Minister Ivan Kubrakov is currently visiting the Islamic Republic of Pakistan...

Belarus’ MFA condemns actions escalating tensions in Caribbean
“Belarus consistently advocates for international cooperation in combating drug trafficking. At the same time, we consider baseless and politically motivated accusations against sovereign states, particularly the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its leadership, of supporting terrorism and illegal drug trade to be unacceptable,” the statement reads...