Events

Putin reaffirms Belarus’ relevance as a negotiation venue
"I am confident that, should negotiations ever take place, we will be able to utilize Belarus’ potential. I am aware of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s stance. He is prepared to fully support anything that contributes to resolving disputes through peaceful means,” the Russian president stressed...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
The president stressed that Belarus always takes pride in the achievements of its friends and stands ready to do its utmost to step up mutually beneficial cooperation with friendly Turkmenistan...

Krutoi reveals details of Lukashenko’s major foreign tour
East and Southeast Asia is a region that stands as a leader in global development and a key driver of the world economy. This underscores Belarus’ high interest in expanding cooperation with Asian states, which remains among its top foreign policy priorities and forms the foundation of its multi-vector policy...

Belarus becomes venue for Russia-Ukraine civilian detainees exchange
Belarus, consistently reaffirming its peace-oriented position, provides safe humanitarian channels, corridors, and platforms for organizing and conducting exchange procedures between Russia and Ukraine. As it was previously reported, on 26 June, Russia and Ukraine handed over 160 people each. On 27 June, another humanitarian exchange took place at the Novaya Guta checkpoint on the Belarus-Ukraine border. Seven civilians are returning from Ukraine to Russia, and the same number are being sent to Ukraine...

Беларусь стала пляцоўкай для абмену цывільных асоб паміж Расіяй і Украінай
Беларусь, нязменна пацвярджаючы сваю міралюбную пазіцыю, прадастаўляе бяспечныя гуманітарныя каналы, калідоры, пляцоўкі для арганізацыі і правядзення абменных працэдур паміж Расіяй і Украінай. Як паведамлялася, учора, 26 чэрвеня, бакі перадалі па 160 ваеннапалонных. Сёння ж у пункце пропуску "Новая Гута" на беларуска-ўкраінскай граніцы зноў гуманітарны абмен. З Украіны ў Расію вярнуліся сем мірных жыхароў, столькі ж чалавек адправіліся ва Украіну...

Belarus delivers statement at UN meeting on bus attack in Bryansk Oblast
Dmitry Krasovsky strongly condemned all acts of violence directed against civilians and stressed the need for an immediate, objective and impartial investigation into the tragedy...

Russia-Ukraine POW swap underway in Belarus
Belarus continues to fulfill its humanitarian mission and has once again served as a venue for the exchange of prisoners of war. Russia and Ukraine handed over 160 people each. The Belarusian side organized the entire logistical operation, from the aircraft’s landing at Gomel airport and the bus convoy’s route to the Novaya Guta checkpoint, where the exchange took place, to the provision of hot meals and medical assistance along the way...

Belarus ratifies amendments to military-technical cooperation agreement with Russia
The ratification of the protocol will allow a larger number of domestic organizations to promptly acquire military products in Russia...

Lukashenko reaffirms Belarus’ interest in intensifying dialogue with Madagascar
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina on Independence Day, a holiday that symbolizes the nation’s liberation from colonial rule and the beginning of a new stage in its history, based on national priorities, economic strengthening, and improving people’s well-being...

Lukashenko shares details of his recent meeting with Zelensky’s envoys
" I told them directly: 'Guys, convey this to your president: if he thinks he can speak to us like that and try to drag us into a war, he must understand that the nature of the war will change instantly. This war will be completely different,’” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko sends condolences to Venezuela over earthquake victims
“It is with profound pain and great concern for the brotherly Venezuelan people that Belarus learned of the horrific tragedy that has struck the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. At this difficult time, we send our most sincere words of support to all residents of Venezuela, especially to the victims of this ruthless disaster who have lost their relatives or been left homeless. From the bottom of our hearts, we condole with the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the message of condolence reads...

Belarusian educators, students honored with president’s commendation letters
The prime minister presented the president’s letters of commendation to university educators for their significant personal contributions to the training of highly qualified specialists and the development of talented young people’s creative abilities. Students and cadets who have already demonstrated outstanding achievements in science, creativity, and public life during their studies were also recognized...

Matviyenko compares attack on bus with children near Bryansk to actions of Nazis
“Today, the regime attacks a peaceful bus carrying children. This cannot be forgiven. This is a monstrous crime,” Valentina Matviyenko emphasized. She wished a speedy recovery to all the children injured in the attack...

Belarus ready to simplify border crossing for Ukrainians intent on picking up mushrooms, berries
“We emphasize: this is not a political gesture,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted. “This is a rational, life-driven proposal in the interests of ordinary people living in the border area. The forest provides a major boost to their households. We understand it and offer a well-established mechanism to preserve the habitual way of life without building artificial barriers”...

Belarus, Tajikistan eager to develop tourism
Kirill Masharsky suggested that Belarusian health resorts and holiday homes and also as ecological tourism, agro-ecotourism, event tourism, and historical-patriotic tourism, may be of interest to tourists from Tajikistan...

Belarus, Serbia discuss strengthening economic ties
The participants held substantive and constructive talks, covering the full range of bilateral issues...

Lukashenko: Belarus views Mozambique as a strategic foothold in Southeast Africa
Belarusian President has extended greetings to President of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Lukashenko highlights Belarus’ openness to cooperation with Slovenia
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the people of Slovenia as the country celebrates Statehood Day...

Belarus calls on Western neighbors to resume practical cooperation on migration
As priority areas of cooperation, the Belarusian side sees strengthening national capacity in the field of safe, orderly, and legal migration, combating human trafficking and protecting its victims, and improving labor migration policy...

Lukashenko: Mission of the Order of Malta commands deep respect
“The Belarusian people, who more than once have endured difficult trials in their history, understand the value of human life and mutual support. I am convinced that even in the most challenging times, it is necessary to seek paths toward reconciliation, cooperation, and strengthening trust,” the president emphasized...