Events

Lukashenko unbothered by harassment of Belarus’, Russia’s representatives at international venues
"Let them scream and let them shout. We have to follow our own road, our own path. The dog may bark while the caravan has to keep moving. We should live and work according to this principle"...

NOC president: Sports cooperation with China is crucial for Belarus
Viktor Lukashenko said that the topic of sports cooperation would be discussed among other matters during the forthcoming state visit to China...

Belarus, China discuss Beijing’s peaceful initiatives, preparations for Lukashenko’s visit
The foreign ministers confirmed their interest in further deepening of all-round strategic partnership, and also their readiness to provide mutual support in the international arena...

Turkish ambassador thanks Belarus Defense Ministry for transporting humanitarian aid, rescue workers
Apart from that, the sides discussed matters of Belarus-Türkiye cooperation in military affairs...

Belarus’ consulate general to open in St. Petersburg by 1 July
The government decided to shut down the St. Petersburg branch of the Belarusian Embassy by 1 July and and open a consulate general instead...

Belarus admits 84,000 Ukrainian citizens since February 2022
As of 6.00 on 24 February Belarus admitted 84,020 Ukrainians: 15,890 arrived directly from the territory of Ukraine, 53,407 in transit through Poland, 11,936 arrived via Lithuania and 2,787 came via Latvia...

MP: Belarus, Mexico can intensify contacts using common areas of interest
“In addition to that, we once again invited our friends to visit Belarus. They accepted the invitation. Now this visit is being worked out by the leadership of the Congress of the Union of the United Mexican States,” the parliamentarian added...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Estonian people
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished all the people of Estonia a truly independent development, peace and prosperity, and also invited them to visit hospitable Belarus...

Belarus’ ambassador presents credentials to Laos president
The parties pointed to significant potential for building up cooperation between Belarus and Laos in various fields...

Belarus, Iran discuss permit-free road haulage, direct flights
Iranian airline Mahan Air plans to operate regular flights in the spring-summer season this year. The issue of signing an airworthiness agreement between the aviation authorities is also on the agenda...

Belarus, South Africa to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations
The parties discussed the organization of joint events to mark the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Belarus and South Africa, which is to be celebrated on 4 March. The parties also talked over bilateral meetings, visits, and negotiations planned for 2023...

Belarus, Pakistan discuss preparation of mutual visits
The parties discussed the current state of Belarusian-Pakistani relations...

Belarus calls for immediate talks to establish peace in Ukraine
Belarus calls for the immediate commencement of negotiations to establish peace in Ukraine, Belarus’ Permanent Representative in the UN Valentin Rybakov said at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly...

Belarus considers joining BRICS format
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said at a meeting of the collegium of the ministry...

MFA comments on status of Belarus’ international cooperation
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) prioritize the efforts to consolidate positions on countering sanctions, to create conditions for boosting trade and economic cooperation, particularly on the bilateral track...

Lukashenko meets with Abkhazia president in Minsk
Cooperation between Belarus and Abkhazia was discussed at the meeting between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhaniya in Minsk...

Lukashenko announces visit to Iran in mid-March
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced a visit to Iran in mid-March as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari...

Belarus to take part in OSCE PA winter session
81 MPs opposed issuing visas to Russian and Belarusian delegations. Following the decision to issue visas, Poland and Lithuania refused to participate in the winter session," Andrei Savinykh said...

Ambassadors review status of Belarus- Zimbabwe highest-level arrangements
According to Dmitry Krutoi, Belarus is interested in maintaining vibrant trade. Belarus is ready to participate in the next stage of Zimbabwe’s agricultural mechanization program...

Belarus’ UN ambassador: Sanctions war against Belarus spills over into United Nations
Belarus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations Valentin Rybakov said at a meeting of the UN Security Council on 17 February...