Events

Senators adopt address to MEPs over unfounded statements on Belarus
Senators assert that Belarus is not the cause and source of this problem...

Cooperation between Belarus, Holy See discussed in Minsk
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Ante Jozic and Metropolitan of Minsk and Mogilev Archdiocese Archbishop Jozef Staniewski on 21 December...

Belarus to host CIS Games 2023
Attending the Council online meeting were representatives of Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and the CIS Executive Committee. They discussed cooperation in sport within the CIS, including the organization of the CIS championships and cups in individual sports...

Belarus, Turkey discuss cooperation in trade, economy, consular affairs
The conversation touched upon topical aspects of Belarus-Turkey relations, including cooperation in trade, economic, and consular affairs...

Belarus to reduce diplomatic presence in EU, increase it in CIS, China, other countries
According to him, Belarus will reinforce its diplomatic presence in the countries that are its strategically important partners, for example, China and India...

Belarus, Russia working out agreement on spent nuclear fuel management
Apart from that, radioactive waste of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is supposed to be transported to Russia for processing. Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on transporting nuclear materials...

Opinion: New Constitution should meet modern challenges
“Now we have a well-established, independent, sovereign state that must meet new challenges of the modern era, first of all, the challenges of the information society,” he added...

Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to KGB
“In the most difficult periods of our history, the security committee defended the sovereignty and independence of the Motherland showing a great example of patriotism, perseverance and courage. Continuing the glorious traditions of your predecessors, you resolutely confront challenges and threats to the country's security, take preventive action to preserve the stability and unity of our society”...

FM: Belarus ready to host nuclear weapons if under threat from NATO
Vladimir Makei noted that NATO has approached the Belarusian borders and significantly increased the military activity and the number of military exercises near the border...

Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia sign cooperation program for 2022-2023
During the meeting Aleksandr Bastrykin stressed that relations between the investigative committees of Russia and Belarus are traditionally based on the spirit of good neighborhood, respect and mutual inclusion of interests. They encompass many spheres of cooperation in criminal justice processes, in the development of common approaches to the protection of public values...

Poll: Over 50% of Belarusians support constitutional referendum
According to Sergei Musiyenko, such a positive attitude to the referendum was expected, and this was partially the result of the successful awareness raising campaign...

Belarus, Azerbaijan discuss cooperation, support in international organizations
According to the ministry, the parties reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the plans for future meetings and joint events, including in the field of trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan...

Armenia, Belarus discuss ways to advance cooperation
The parties also discussed the interaction between Belarus and Armenia within the framework of the integration associations. There was also an exchange of views on the situation in regional security...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Pope Francis
“I recall with warmth the meeting with you and hope that in the near future we will be able to discuss various issues of our cooperation again,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Belarus, Israel discuss cooperation in culture
"The parties agreed to draw up a joint plan of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states, and expressed interest in holding high-level events to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day," the ministry said...

Belarus, China discuss cooperation in sport
The parties discussed topical issues of Belarusian-Chinese cooperation, including the Winter Olympics in Beijing, prospects of joint training of athletes for the world competitions and visits to sports facilities. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Sport and Tourism Minister Aleksandr Baraulya, Director of the National Research Center of Sports Irina Malevanaya and Director of the Winter Sports Center Raubichi Aleksandr Gagiyev...

Some 41% of Belarusians support Belarus’, Russia’s equal membership in Union State
As many as 40.8% of those polled spoke in favor of Belarus and Russia being equal members of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The opinion that merger is not necessary, that good multivector relations with other countries are necessary instead is shared by 24.2% of the respondents...

Lukashenko hosting meeting to discuss response to sanctions
“Unfortunately, this has become a new normal; everyone disregards the violation of international law. It seems that common sense abandoned those who make such decisions,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Belarus is not a warmongering nation
"We are always open to a constructive dialogue on an equal footing without any conditions and ultimatums"...

Lukashenko congratulates Kazakhstan on 30th anniversary of independence
“Within a short period of time by historical standards, your country has achieved significant results on the path of sovereign development, has become an example of tolerance, inter-faith and inter-cultural harmony of representatives of all ethnic groups. People’s living standards improved on the back of robust economic growth. Kazakhstan is confidently building a strong, modern and competitive state”...