Events

Poland closes border with Belarus
On the bridge in front of the Brest border crossing Polish border service officers placed barbed wire, thus closing their own border. Above the barbed wire the Polish officers set up a metal fence...

Belarus’ MFA condemns airspace closure by Poland, Latvia
The ministry stressed that the decisions taken by Warsaw and Riga will cause significant damage to the European Union itself and its business partners, exacerbate existing difficulties in international passenger and cargo transportation, and lead to further escalation of tensions and deepening of the EU’s self‑isolation...

Lukashenko: We don’t need ‘political prisoners’ or any other convicts
While receiving a report from Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations Valentin Rybakov, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on pardoning a number of prisoners – a subject raised during his talks with the U.S. delegation...

Eismont: Lukashenko has pardoned 52 convicts on humanitarian grounds
She added that those pardoned included “leaders and members of extremist and terrorist organizations, participants in mass riots, and representatives of extremist and destructive media.” All those who were pardoned have left the territory of the Republic of Belarus today...

Lukashenko: Although important, the lifting of U.S. sanctions is not our main focus
“The fact that they, the Americans, have begun lifting sanctions against us is something we should thank them for; it will make our work easier. This is also very important. While, as I told you, it is not the main focus of our work, we should not disregard it. It dominates the economy, and the economy is crucial for people’s livelihoods,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko sets course for full normalization of relations with USA
He expressed confidence that the sides are making mutual steps forward. The agreed decisions have been adopted and the necessary actions have been taken. “Now we will simply work out a program of next steps, a sequence of these steps in order to resolve all the remaining issues,” Valentin Rybakov said...

Lukashenko comments on drone incident at Belarus-Poland border
The comments were made as the president heard out a report from Belarus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations Valentin Rybakov...

Lukashenko thanks Trump and his wife for letter addressed to him
John Coale highlighted that the U.S. president signed the letter with just “Donald”. “He rarely does this, and it’s a special sign of friendship,” the envoy explained...

Lukashenko grants pardon to 14 convicted foreigners
Six of them are citizens of Lithuania, two are from Latvia, two from Poland, two from Germany, one is a citizen of France, and one is a citizen of the United Kingdom...

Trump presents Lukashenko with cufflinks featuring White House image
The gift was handed over to the Belarusian head of state by U.S. President’s representative John Coale during their meeting in Minsk...

Lukashenko receives warm letter from Trump
“We pray for your health and well-being, as well as continued progress toward our shared goals on behalf of the peoples of the United States and Belarusian people,” the letter says...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to address ‘hostage’ issue raised by Trump
"If Donald [Trump] is interested (though probably not very), we can present him with details of each person’s offenses and crimes,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated...

Lukashenko thanks Trump for peacemaking efforts
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the importance of the USA continuing to act in this direction...

Lukashenko: Bratislava pursues an independent policy courageously and decently
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he accepted credentials from the Slovakian ambassador on 11 September...

Lukashenko: Belarus highly values Vatican's consistent stance against sanctions
The Belarusian leader assured that Belarus is ready to discuss any global or bilateral matters with the new representative of the Pontiff in the country...

Belarus’ president commends farmers, six agricultural enterprises
The corresponding order was signed by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 10 September...

Belarus to attract Chinese loan to fit healthcare institutions with medical equipment
The resolution approves the draft loan agreement between the Government of Belarus, represented by the Finance Ministry, and the Export-Import Bank of China as a basis for negotiations...

Government awards bestowed upon 68 outstanding Belarusians
Orders, medals, and honorary titles have been awarded in recognition of many years of productive work, high professionalism, courage, and determination demonstrated in rescuing drowning people, hitting high production targets, in recognition of meritorious military service, protection of the state border, environmental protection, and significant personal contributions to ensuring law and order and combating crime, alleviation of consequences of emergencies, the development of the agro-industrial complex, the forestry industry, the manufacturing sector, the civil engineering sector, the transport sector, and excellent achievements in healthcare, education, science, culture, and sport...

Belarus eager to share NPP construction expertise with Hungary
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó pointed out that Belarus is keen to expand contacts with Hungary and implement new joint projects...

Belarus expresses concern over Israel’s airstrikes on Qatar
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity with the international community’s concern that such actions may increase regional tensions and undermine the search for a swift ceasefire in Gaza...