Events

Lukashenko calls Tokayev to wish happy birthday, discuss cooperation with Kazakhstan
The presidents briefly discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation between Belarus and Kazakhstan and the prospects for their development...

Nicaragua’s FM to pay working visit to Belarus
The foreign minister of Nicaragua is scheduled to meet with Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik...

Belarus’ MFA points to growing politicization of children's topic on international agenda
They discussed the urgent and prospective tasks of the government and the fund in terms of mobilization of external resources to finance UNICEF project activities in Belarus...

Lukashenko: Belarus seeks to keep friendly relations and business contacts with Norway
The head of state has stressed that despite the complicated political climate in the region, Belarus strives to maintain friendly relations, cultural and business contacts between Belarusians and Norwegians and is always open to an equal and mutually respectful dialogue...

Visa waiver for 2nd CIS Games in Belarus to be valid from 3 July
Visa-free entry to Belarus will be valid for the Games participants and personnel from 3 July to 31 August...

Lack of disagreements in Belarus-Azerbaijan interparliamentary relations pointed out
In this period the policy in favor of advancing the strategic partnership prompted Minsk and Baku to take important steps to develop the political dialogue as well as economic, trade, and cultural ties, the vice speaker noted...

Belarusian FM meets with speaker of Russian State Duma
As BelTA has reported, Sergei Aleinik has started on an official visit to Russia. In Moscow, he is scheduled to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...

Belsky to take part in special meeting of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis
Valery Belsky is set to meet with Speaker of the Azerbaijan Parliament Sahiba Gafarova...

Brest State Technical University signs agreements with five Zimbabwean universities
Brest State Technical University will build cooperation with the Harare Institute of Technology, the Chinhoyi University of Technology, Lupane State University, Midlands State University and the University of Zimbabwe...

Minsk gears up to host visiting meeting of CSTO PA Council
The meeting is set to consider the status of the decisions of the November (2022) session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, the activities of the state bodies of Belarus to ensure the stability of the socio-political and military situation...

BISR, CSTO PA Secretariat define areas of cooperation
On 15 May, on the BISR platform the Parliamentary Assembly gathered experts who would work directly with the organization within the next five years. The meeting was attended by heads of educational and scientific institutions...

Belarus hosts over 160,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January 2023
Since the launch of the visa-waiver program for the neighboring countries Belarus has hosted 354,520 citizens of Lithuania, 35,939 non-citizens and 119,108 citizens of Latvia, and 35,802 Polish citizens...

Lukashenko: Our national flag, emblem and anthem are clear and true
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to his compatriots as the country marks the Day of the National Emblem, the National Flag and the National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus...

Decree on organizing 2nd CIS Games in Belarus signed
The decree introduced a number of preferences and privileges for participants of the 2nd CIS Games and volunteers. Those include visa-free entry to Belarus, no need for registration inside the country, free travels by public transport, exemption from income tax as large as the cost of freely available meals, accommodation, material support, technical support, transport support, and other kinds of support...

Belarus sees sanctions as serious challenge on way to reaching Sustainable Development Goals
The official stressed Belarus’ dedication to realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is confirmed by the country’s high ratings in reaching the SDGs...

Belarusian athletes allowed to IWF competitions as neutrals
"Following an online meeting of its Executive Board, the IWF decided to endorse and apply the IOC’s “Recommendations for International Federations and international sports event organizers on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions"...

Minister: Belarus, UAE have great potential for comprehensive cooperation
The parties agreed to exchange opinions on the issues of interest both in-person, thorugh visits of delegations, and via video conferences...

Belarus takes in over 21,300 Ukrainian citizens since 1 January 2023
Since 24 February 2022, Belarus has admitted 96,072 citizens of Ukraine...

Belarus' appeal against International Paralympic Committee suspension upheld
Oleg Shepel added that Belarusian and Russian athletes remain barred from competitions. He stressed that according to the IPC Constitution, the decisions of the independent tribunal are not retroactive, so in September we can expect the final return of the Belarusian and Russian Paralympians to the international arena...

Ambassadors of Belarus, China to Russia discuss cooperation in international organizations
"As part of the discussion of the multilateral agenda, the parties reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, approaches to protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolving conflicts through negotiations," the press service concluded...