Events

Poland's border closure with Belarus described as unfriendly political move against China
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Li Xi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, in Minsk on 22 September...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Serdar Berdimuhamedow
"I sincerely wish that your fruitful work as head of state continues to contribute to the progress and prosperity of friendly Turkmenistan"...

Ambassador: Despite geographical distance, Venezuela and Belarus are close in spirit
He noted that the city’s event marks not only the Day of Peace as the absence of war, but also the importance of unity among nations...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Armenian people
The head of state expressed confidence that today, more than ever, it is important to preserve and strengthen the spirit of cooperation and partnership...

Lukashenko highlights adherence to agricultural technologies by Minsk Oblast farmers
The president noted that the harvest from Minsk Oblast this year exceeds 2 million tonnes, accounting for a quarter of the national total yield and representing the largest contribution among all regions of the country...

Lukashenko hails Grodno Oblast for effectively fulfilling tasks in agriculture
The grain growers of Grodno Oblast, united by responsibility and determination, have once again proven that for professionals who genuinely love their work, any challenge transforms into a new opportunity, the head of state noted...

Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Georgia
The parties noted the friendly and trusting nature of Belarusian-Georgian relations and discussed issues related to the further development of cooperation across a wide range of areas...

Lukashenko: Zhirovichi Monastery must be brought into perfect condition
At present, the monastery covers 909 hectares, including 360 hectares of arable land and about 400 hectares of meadows. The Belarusian leader highlighted the state’s interest in expanding the amount of land under the monastery’s management, provided they are ready to cultivate it, maintain order, and use it for agricultural work...

Lukashenko briefed on growing ‘monasterying’ trend among youth seeking digital detox
During a conversation with Metropolitan Veniamin, the head of state discussed the topic of teaching traditional values to the younger generation and introducing youth to religion. Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that no one should be forced to attend church...

Belarus’ State Border Committee, UNHCR discuss aid for refugees
The meeting focused on improving interaction in border management, with due regard for protection needs, and enhancing the capabilities of the State Border Committee, including those of its local border service agencies...

Lukashenko presented with painting at Zhirovichi Monastery
The artwork, gifted to the head of state, was created by Belarusian painter and honored artist Vladimir Barabantsev...

Lukashenko expects church to help revive toloka tradition of mutual aid
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with clergy during his visit to the monastery in Zhirovichi...

Lukashenko lights candle before Zhirovichi Icon of the Mother of God
This year marks the 555th anniversary of the miraculous appearance of this Icon, which is among the hundred most venerated shrines in the Orthodox world...

Belarus’ MFA declares Czech diplomat persona non grata
He emphasized: “As you already know, the authorities of the Republic of Poland and the Czech Republic have recently requested that Belarusian diplomats holding the rank of advisers leave their countries under completely fabricated and unjustified pretexts”...

Respectful dialogue seen as way to heal OSCE rifts
In his opinion, the future of the OSCE, whose value is consensus, will only be secured when participating states begin to view the organization not as a place to emotionally vent their grievances, but as a practical tool for improving interstate cooperation on the continent, a tool for moving forward, a tool for dialogue...

Belarus, Israel coordinate plans in key areas of cooperation
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Belarus to Israel Yuri Yaroshevich held a meeting with Deputy Director General for Eurasia at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yuval Fuchs on 18 September...

Belarus’ social, economic development program till 2030 to give simple answers
Once it is considered by the government, the program will be submitted for consideration of the Belarusian People’s Congress...

Belarus, China review priorities in law enforcement cooperation
Belarus’ Interior Ministry delegation, led by its First Deputy Minister - Head of the Public Security Police Yuri Nazarenko, attended the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum...

Belarus, Venezuela explore possibility of establishing direct flights
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky met with Venezuela’s Transport Minister Ramón Celestino Velásquez Araguayán...

Lukashenko against enforcing half-baked national idea onto general public
The president noted that variants that could have been made into the national idea had been suggested to him in the past but he rejected them because his intuition told him these ideas could not win public support...