Events

Belarus hosts almost 41,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 January
Since the launch of the visa-waiver program for neighboring EU countries, Belarus has hosted 425,889 arrivals...

Belarus, Iran prepare for meeting of commission on cooperation in education, science, technology
The parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in science and technology and reviewed the implementation of the relevant agreements...

Belarus admits over 5,600 Ukrainian citizens since 1 January 2023
Since 24 February 2022, Belarus admitted 80,359 citizens of Ukraine...

Belarusian National Technical University plans to cooperate with universities of Zimbabwe
BNTU has signed memoranda of understanding with the University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Open University, Lupane State University, National University of Science and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology and Chinhoyi University of Technology...

Belarus-Russia Union State PA to get partner status at CSTO PA
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Belarus-Russia Union State will receive a partner status at the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly. A draft agreement formalizing this decision was developed and approved by the secretariats of the two organizations, said Vladimir Dzhabarov...

Rachkov: Belarus will do its best to resolve crises during its CSTO presidency
“Belarus’ first priority during its chairmanship in 2023 is resolving crisis situations. All possible diplomatic efforts will be undertaken to de-escalate tensions, reduce the possibility of conflicts, and build up mutual trust through joint actions of the CSTO member states,” Sergei Rachkov said...

Rachkov: Belarus takes over CSTO presidency amid systemic crisis of international relations
“The crisis of the international and regional security architecture directly concerns the CSTO, which is exposed to a variety of challenges and threats,” stated Sergei Rachkov...

Minsk-Cairo regular flights under discussion
In November 2022, the Aviation Department issued accreditation to Iran’s Mahan Air to operate flights between Minsk and Tehran...

Belarusian State University signs six memorandums with Zimbabwe
During the visit, the rector of Belarusian State University met with the administration of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe, took part in roundtable sessions, meetings with counterparts from Zimbabwe’s leading universities...

Lukashenko congratulates Patriarch Kirill on enthronement anniversary
“I highly appreciate your contribution to the strengthening and development of Belarusian-Russian relations,” the president added...

Belarus, Zimbabwe sign package of documents during Lukashenko’s visit to Harare
The heads of state attended the ceremony to sign the agreements on the promotion and mutual protection of investments, on the establishment of a joint standing commission for cooperation...

Belarus, Kyrgyzstan intend to intensify relations
"The parties reviewed a wide range of issues of Belarus-Kyrgyzstan cooperation, and outlined the key areas for its intensification. Special consideration was given to the interaction in the integration associations (EAEU, CIS, CSTO, SCO) and international organizations (UN, OSCE)," the ministry said...

Belarusian delegation participating in WHO Executive Board session in Geneva
In May 2021 Belarus was elected to the WHO Executive Board for the 2021-2024 period...

Senators ratify Belarus-Tajikistan agreement on mutual trade promotion
Under the agreement, the customs authorities of Belarus and Tajikistan will exchange information on the movement of goods and vehicles as part of the mutual trade promotion system...

Belarus hosts over 10,000 visa-waiver travelers over past week
Since the launch of the visa-waiver program for neighboring EU countries, Belarus has hosted 418,233 arrivals: 272,683 citizens of Lithuania, 28,148 non-citizens and 92,893 citizens of Latvia, and 24,509 Polish citizens...

Belarus’ upper house condemns European Parliament’s resolution
"The Presidium of the Council of the Republic resolutely condemns and rejects the resolution of the European Parliament of 19 January 2023, which reflects the politically biased position of MEPs and contradicts the reality and common sense"...

Belarus admits over 4,400 Ukrainian citizens since 1 January 2023
Since 24 February 2022, Belarus admitted 79,112 citizens of Ukraine...

Belarus ready to help train Iraqi police personnel
Belarus boasts extensive experience of training law enforcement personnel for foreign countries and is ready to help train personnel for Iraqi police units in a number of specializations...

Ambassadors of Belarus, Syria discuss implementation of agreements
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with Ambassador of Syria to the Russian Federation Bashar Jaafari in Moscow...

Belarus, Russia interested in exchanging best practices of election campaigns
According to him, Belarus is interested in the experience of the Russian Federation in digitalization of the electoral processes, as well as in information security and safety of the electoral system in general...