Events

Belarus admits almost 67,000 Ukrainian citizens since February
“From 24 February to 25 November 15,890 people arrived in Belarus directly from the territory of Ukraine. 40,693 citizens of Ukraine came to Belarus via Poland, 8,623 – via Lithuania and 1,658 - via Latvia,” the committee informed...

Upper houses of Belarus, Russia sign cooperation agreement
The document formalizes the methods of countering the destructive pressure of Western countries, readiness to respond in a timely manner to unfriendly actions against Russia and Belarus and to violations of international law...

Belarus, UAE interested in developing cooperation in emergency response
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed commitment to developing comprehensive cooperation in the field of emergency prevention and response...

Kochanova: MPs of Belarus, Russia should confront West’s attack together
The Belarusian parliamentary delegation led by Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalia Kochanova is paying an official visit to Russia on 24-25 November on the invitation of Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly Valentina Matviyenko...

Belarus, Vietnam intend to step up cooperation in law enforcement
Amid the worsening social and political situation in a number of states, topics for discussion become more, Ivan Kubrakov noted...

Lukashenko suggests enhancing CSTO’s military component
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the successful accomplishment of missions by the CSTO forces depends on their thorough training and equipment with modern weapons and special gear...

Belarus, India discuss military cooperation
The parties exchanged views on international security issues, discussed the current state of cooperation between the defense ministries of the two countries and short-term plans...

Belarus in CSTO: UN, OSCE lose credibility
On behalf of Belarus the meeting was attended by State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei and Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin...

Belarus, Tajikistan discuss inter-parliamentary cooperation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Tajikistan Viktor Denisenko met with Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Public Associations and Information of the Parliament of Tajikistan Saidmurod Fattokhzoda in Dushanbe on 22 November...

How does CSTO differ from NATO and what’s behind Lukashenko’s criticism? Key facts about CSTO
What countries refused to extend the agreement and what is happening in the Collective Security Treaty Organization now? Why is the organization criticized and held up as an example? And why will the CSTO never become an analogue of NATO? BelTA’s YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions finds it out...

Belarus calls for corporate solidarity in Collective Security Treaty Organization
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei expects that the Collective Security Treaty Organization summit, which is due in Yerevan on 23 November, will make a decisive contribution to the organization’s improvement...

Belarus, Singapore step up parliamentary cooperation
Valery Mitskevich met with Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin. Valery Mitskevich noted that over the 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral cooperation has been developing steadily...

Cooperation between Belarus, ICRC described as robust
The Belarusian diplomat and the head of the ICRC welcomed the robust bilateral cooperation and discussed possible new areas of cooperation, taking into account the priority needs of the Belarusian society and the current situation in the region...

Belarusian Railways delegation attends Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation
The Charter of the Future of the CCTT, which presents the vision, goals, and objectives of the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation, will be adopted...

Andreichenko: Belarus-Cuba relations rely on friendship, mutual support
“I would like to congratulate you on the official start of your diplomatic service in Belarus. I know that you have become actively involved in the work, have established contacts with many of our business people,” said Vladimir Andreichenko...

Belarus takes part in international conference on combating financing of terrorism
The conference brought together representatives of more than 80 countries and international organizations. Addressing the conference Andrei Rzheussky noted that despite all the difficulties the Republic of Belarus keeps fighting international terrorism in a consistent and determined way...

Belarus, Russia sign spent nuclear fuel management agreement
The Energy Ministry press service explained the agreement stipulates how spent nuclear fuel will be transported to Russia where it will be temporarily stored and consequently processed as well as how the resulting radioactive waste will be transported back to Belarus...

Lukashenko: Belarus will remain a close friend and reliable partner for Kazakhstan
Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed his readiness to welcome the president of Kazakhstan in Belarus on an official visit, which will help objectively assess the state of bilateral cooperation and accelerate the implementation of previously reached agreements...

Lukashenko congratulates Tokayev on victory at Kazakhstan’s presidential election
The head of state congratulated his Kazakh counterpart on the victory at the presidential election. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation...

Over 336,000 foreigners use visa waiver to visit Belarus
Since the launch of the visa-waiver program for neighboring EU countries, Belarus has hosted 336,722 arrivals: 218,065 Lithuanian citizens, 24,135 non-citizens and 78,672 citizens of Latvia and 15,850 Polish citizens...