Events

Russia’s deputy FM: Russia supports Belarus in countering Western sanctions
“Russia supports Belarus in its efforts to resist Western pressure. We are pursuing a coordinated policy that includes response measures, joint ‘stop lists’; we are helping mitigate the negative social and economic consequences of restrictions for Belarusian citizens. We will continue our close cooperation with Minsk,” Alexander Pankin said...

Lukashenko grants Belarusian citizenship to 448 Ukrainian nationals
The citizenship was granted to persons who applied for it following the instructions that Aleksandr Lukashenko gave during the Big Conversation with the President, a big press conference held on 9 August 2021...

PM: Belarus, Russia can resist any external pressure together
"The development of cooperation with Russian regions is one of the priorities of Belarus' foreign policy. This is the cornerstone of effective trade and economic cooperation and fraternal relations between the countries," the prime minister noted...

Lukashenko meets with Belarus’ Honorary Consul in Belgrade Dragomir Karic
"As for relations with our dear Serbia, I think that there are practically no problems here. I sincerely believe that we have such good relations in many ways thanks to your work and assertiveness"...

Lukashenko makes new appointments
The head of state appointed: Andrei Molchan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Plurinational State of Bolivia with concurrent accreditation...

Lukashenko to address Belarusian people, parliament in January
The president stressed that Belarus needs to hold out in the current situation, but at the same time the people should be aware of the ways of the country’s development and the government’s plans to do it...

Belarus eager to continue productive cooperation with Finland
“Belarus has always respected Finland as a mentally close and reliable partner. I am convinced that in the near future Minsk and Helsinki will be able to resume comprehensive political dialogue"...

Lukashenko wishes happy birthday to Kyrgyzstan president
“Thanks to your efforts and innovative leadership, Kyrgyzstan is a success at carrying out state reforms, ensuring sustainable economic growth, strengthening its positions on the international arena”...

Belarus calls for non-discrimination, equal opportunities for all countries at CEI summit
The head of the Belarusian delegation also drew attention to the importance of developing post-COVID Europe on principles of non-discrimination, equal opportunities for all countries, respect for their sovereignty and independence, rejection of separation with artificial walls and barriers...

Directive on advancing Belarus-China relations signed
Priority tasks in the near future include the reinforcement of cooperation in politics, preservation and augmentation of values of friendship and mutual support, the enhancement of trade, economic, financial, and investment interaction, and the realization of the Belt and Road initiative...

Lukashenko: West wants Belarus to become another Ukraine
The head of state noted that Belarus found itself in the middle of a global confrontation unfolding between the West and Russia...

Lukashenko: Government’s efforts to counter sanctions should be efficient
At the same time, the president noted that so far the country has managed to maintain economic growth and make sure most problems do not spill over into the daily lives of people...

Belarus FM meets with OSCE high commissioner on national minorities
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm...

Belarus FM meets with OSCE representative on freedom of media
The minister confirmed the openness and readiness of Belarus to build productive, mutually respectful and unbiased cooperation with the office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media...

Lukashenko: Russia and Belarus share one fatherland: from Brest to Vladivostok
The head of state noted that Belarus and Russia pursue a coordinated foreign policy and are developing a joint group of troops...

Makei, Szijjarto discuss prospects for cooperation between Belarus, Hungary
"The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation between Belarus and Hungary, the approaches to topical issues on the regional and international agenda"...

Belarusian MFA, UNHCR exchange views on situation with refugees, migrants
The parties discussed further coordination of joint work with a view to finding solutions in the best interests of refugees and migrants waiting for the response of the European Union states to their requests for access to international protection and asylum mechanisms in these countries...

Makei meets with OSCE PA secretary general
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council session that kicked off in Sweden...

Vyacheslav Volodin re-elected Chairman of Belarus-Russia Union State PA
In addition, new members of the commissions will be approved and chairmen and vice-chairmen will be elected...

IAEA’s IRRS mission to evaluate Belarus’ regulatory infrastructure on 5-13 December
The organization of the IRRS post-mission will continue Belarus’ consistent steps to invite international evaluation missions and peer reviews, which results are used to further improve the country’s nuclear and radiation safety infrastructure and its individual components on the basis of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s recommendations and the best international practices...