Events

Lukashenko expresses condolences over nightclub fire victims in North Macedonia
"In this difficult time for North Macedonia, on behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, I express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, convey my words of sincere support to all those affected by this tragedy, and also my wishes for a speedy recovery to all the injured,” the message of condolences reads...

Kremlin: Lukashenko, Putin, Rahmon hold informal meeting, joint phone call with Aliyev
The heads of state agreed to meet in Moscow on 9 May to attend the events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War...

Belarus to finish making launch vehicles for Oreshnik missile systems by year end
According to the head of state, some components for Oreshnik missile systems are manufactured in Belarus. For instance, those are launch vehicles...

Lukashenko: If Belarus has to choose, it will always side with Russia
“Have we deviated from those historical decisions over 30 years? No,” the Belarusian leader noted...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia stayed united thanks to regions
Aleksandr Lukashenko highlighted the busy schedule of trips to Belarus by Russian governors from Smolensk to Sakhalin and return visits to Russian regions by members of the Belarusian government and representatives of the director corps...

Lukashenko awarded Badge of Honor of Russia’s Federation Council
The president was honored for his great contribution to the development of the Union State, strengthening friendship and cooperation between the peoples of Russia and Belarus...

Lukashenko recalls his first speech in Russian Parliament
"Our meeting is symbolic. 25 years ago, on 27 October 1999, on the eve of signing the Union State Treaty, I visited the State Duma and expressed my position on the treaty"...

Belarus seeks to bolster ties with Uzbekistan
The high-level dialogue between Presidents Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been highly productive, the speaker said...

Lukashenko lays a wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow
The ceremony participants observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of those who died in the Great Patriotic War. The National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus was played during the ceremony. Then Aleksandr Lukashenko laid flowers at the memorial plates in the Alley of Hero Cities in the Alexander Garden...

Lukashenko signs Book of Honorary Guests of Russia's Federation Council
Aleksandr Lukashenko hopes that the well-coordinated joint work of parliamentarians will result in new initiatives and projects, help fully untap the potential of interregional and interstate cooperation, and improve the living standards of people...

Belarus ready to join ambitious national projects in Russia
One example is cooperation in drone production, which was recently discussed together with Russian specialists in Minsk. An agreement has been reached (and approved by the Russian president) to build a plant to make unmanned aircraft systems...

Lukashenko, Putin adopt joint statement
The Presidents are in favor of further development of inter-parliamentary and inter-party ties, enhancing the role of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The leaders of the two countries support the expansion of interregional and cross-border cooperation...

Belarus to deliver radioactive waste management report at IAEA review meeting
The meeting will consider Belarus’ national report on the implementation of the convention for the period from 2021 to 2024, including the key results of the work done on the development of the legislative and regulatory framework, development of the radioactive waste management system and its scientific and technical support, improvement of the nuclear and radiation safety infrastructure and its components, strengthening of human resources and other areas...

Lukashenko signs decree on exchange of information about foreigners, stateless persons
The decree provides for the establishment of an information system for the exchange of data on border crossings at border checkpoints, issued and withdrawn (revoked) documents for the right of entry and exit (transit), and identity documents for foreign nationals and stateless persons within the Union State...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over train hijacking victims in Pakistan
“There can be no justification for barbaric crimes against women, children and other civilians. I have no doubts that those guilty of organizing and carrying out this terrible terrorist attack will get the punishment they deserve,” the head of state emphasized...

Lukashenko sends pontificate anniversary greetings to Pope Francis
The head of state praised the successful development of cooperation between Minsk and the Vatican. It will reach a qualitatively new level with the opening of the Belarusian embassy to the Holy See this year, he added...

Belarus’ Year of Improvement action plan includes about 50 events
The national situations center will meet at least once a quarter. The list of state bodies responsible for the action plan and compliance with the deadlines has been made...

Belarus, Iran discuss military cooperation
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin held a meeting with Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran Aziz Nasirzadeh in Minsk on 12 March...

Belarus' Constitutional Court adopts address to president, parliament
The first section analyzes the constitutional-legal mechanism of realization of rights and freedoms of citizens in the modern conditions on the basis of the updated Constitution...

Lukashenko, Guinea-Bissau president discuss bilateral relations over phone
The parties had a thorough discussion of the whole range of bilateral relations and the promising areas of cooperation...