Events

Promoting ties with Africa seen as priority for Belarus’ Parliament
Following the discussion, the commission decided to recommend that the House of Representatives include the bill “On ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Republic of Uganda on the abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and service passports” in the agenda of the third session...

Lukashenko sees great potential for expanding Belarus-Côte d'Ivoire cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Alassane Dramane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire, as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Ways to step up Belarus-Uganda contacts discussed in Ministry of Foreign Affairs
During the meeting the parties reaffirmed Minsk’s and Kampala’s determination to actively interact in multilateral international structures, primarily on platforms of the United Nations Organization, the Non-Aligned Movement, and BRICS...

Belarus seeks accession to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
Maksim Ryzhenkov emphasized that strengthening ties between the EAEU and ASEAN remains a key priority for Belarus during its Eurasian Economic Union presidency in 2025...

Belarus' lower house gears up for third session
"Special attention must be given to participation in developing the 2026 budget package. This work is already underway, and MPs should engage in it most actively," Igor Sergeyenko added...

Belarus joins Hiroshima, Nagasaki commemorations
Decades have passed, yet the world still remembers the tragedy, though too often deliberately forgets who pressed the red button. Memory must be honest. Without this, the lessons of history become a mere formality...

Lukashenko sends independence anniversary greetings to Bolivia
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Bolivian President Luis Arce and the people of Bolivia on the 200th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of the Plurinational State of Bolivia...

Belarus, Nepal move toward visa waiver for diplomatic passport holders
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved a draft intergovernmental agreement with Nepal to eliminate visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports...

Economy, trade, parliamentary ties in focus of Belarusian top diplomat’s visit to Indonesia
Maksim Ryzhenkov's visit to Indonesia marks the first official trip by a Belarusian MFA official since the opening of Belarus’ Embassy in Jakarta in 2012...

Proper returns, acceleration, look beyond horizon. What Lukashenko demands from scientists
Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that problems in the work of the country’s top scientific institution had been considered several times this year, however, the president believes, this conversation is far from over...

FM: Belarus, Indonesia share vision for more just and inclusive world order
Maksim Ryzhenkov said that the negotiations covered multilateral cooperation, including collaboration within the UN and other international organizations. The parties also exchanged views on pressing regional issues...

Belarusian MFA warns Poland against hostile actions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has learned that an anti-Belarusian event is scheduled in Warsaw, at Pilsudski Square and the University of Warsaw for 9-10 August...

Belarus, Serbia seek ways to strengthen cooperation amid challenging external conditions
Belarus and Serbia have resumed the work of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation...

Brest twins with Russia's Oryol
The cities aim to develop cooperation between educational institutions by organizing exchanges for schoolchildren, university students, and faculty. They will also foster cultural, sports, and tourism ties, and organize joint festivals and tournaments...

Belarus welcomes nearly 140,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025
Specifically, 373,301 arrived from Latvia, 638,578 from Lithuania and 118,748 from Poland. On 19 July 2024 the visa-waiver program was extended to include 35 more countries. A total of 40,894 citizens of these countries have visited Belarus...

Ryzhenkov to visit Indonesia on 5-7 August
The visit program includes negotiations with the country’s leadership and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as meetings with representatives of other government agencies. The parties plan to discuss a broad range of bilateral cooperation issues...

Lukashenko comments on Belarus' possible involvement in Ukraine peace talks
When asked about Belarus’ possible involvement in the negotiation process, the head of state said: "Vladimir Vladimirovich and I agreed long ago. If needed, he will say so and involve Belarus. Both in this process and other things"...

Lukashenko comments on Ukraine’s anti-corruption controversy
“Now the West is putting pressure on Zelensky. And I’ve been watching this thinking: Well, what did Zelensky expect? He took billions or hundreds of billions. The West is saying: 'We want to see where this money is being spent.' That’s why they once proposed setting up an anti-corruption bureau and anti-corruption prosecutor’s office," Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled...

Lukashenko criticizes Trump’s deadlines, urges more cautious approach
Aleksandr Lukashenko referenced the earlier proposals for an “air ceasefire’, a topic that was also discussed during his meeting with the U.S. representatives...

Lukashenko, Putin reaffirm plans to deploy Oreshnik missiles in Belarus by year end
He also informed that Belarusian and Russian military specialists had chosen the location for future positions and work is now in progress to prepare them. “We will put the matter to rest by the end of the year most likely,” Vladimir Putin said...