Events

Lukashenko wants healthcare ministry to address outflow of doctors
The head of state pointed to the shortage of of anesthesiologists in Belarus. Some anesthesiologists leave to work abroad after receiving free education in Belarus, and this is a rather rare medical specialty...

Belarus, Vatican reaffirm mutual interest in promoting cooperation
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik met with Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Ante Jozic on 5 November...

Lukashenko urges Belarusians to respect their history
Belarus did not reject good Soviet traditions, demolish monuments and rename streets, Aleksandr Lukashenko noted...

Lukashenko: Belarusians fill October Revolution Day celebration tradition with new meaning
The head of state emphasized that the Belarusians have never abandoned the best legacy of the era. “The main thing is that this is our history. It is possible to change, adjust the future, but we cannot change the past. Today we can see that we did the right thing by filling the tradition of celebrating the Great October Revolution with a new meaning,” the president said...

Lukashenko, Putin talk over phone for 1.5 hours after Supreme State Council session
After the session the presidents continued discussing topical items on the international agenda and the domestic one over the phone. They spoke at length about the situation at the Polish border. The conversation lasted for nearly one hour and a half...

Belarus, Russia adopt migration policy concept
“The relevance of the document can also be proved by the recent developments on the border between Belarus and the European Union, to which the country responds with composure and professionalism,” said State Secretary of the Union State Dmitry Mezentsev...

Putin comments on reasons to advance integration between Belarus, Russia
"I mean the common infrastructure, energy, the Russian language, which is a unifying factor allowing us to communicate easily with each other. But in the Union State, we have advanced further than on other tracks. Thus, we are setting a good example for our partners in the EAEU and other associations in the post-Soviet space, "the Russian leader noted...

Lukashenko reaffirms dedication to expanding integration with Russia
Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin had talked over the phone just before the session began. This is why the beginning of the meeting was slightly delayed...

Russia’s Azimuth launches regular flight from Kaluga to Minsk
The flight will be operated weekly on Thursdays according to the schedule. Departure from Kaluga is at 11.00, arrival in Minsk at 12.20. The return flight departs from Minsk at 13.20 and arrives in Kaluga at 14.35...

New Constitution views Belarusian People’s Congress as supreme representative body
According to Natalya Kochanova, functions of the Belarusian People’s Congress may include some personnel decisions and the ability to rescind decisions of government agencies...

Work on Belarus Constitution draft nearing completion
He noted that a principled decision on the role of the Belarusian People’s Congress was made. Nevertheless, some points still have to be finalized...

Belarus, Brazil intend to intensify cooperation in various areas
The parties also considered plans to intensify cooperation between the two countries in various areas...

Belarus’ ambassador presents credentials to Tajikistan president
Emomali Rahmon welcomed progress in bilateral relations and emphasized that it is very important for Tajikistan to keep expanding friendly contacts and multifaceted cooperation with the Republic of Belarus...

Barysevich, Palestinian ambassador discuss situation in Middle East
They exchanged views on the ongoing developments in the Middle East and discussed a number of issues related to the operation of the diplomatic mission in the Republic of Belarus...

Belarus’ MFA releases video to mark UNESCO’s 75th anniversary
“In our video we open the fascinating world of Belarus at UNESCO, telling the story of the sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, traditional rites that have become part of the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, associated schools. Immerse together with us in this atmosphere of beauty and inspiration and be part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of UNESCO,” the ministry said...

Belarus, Russia described as closest strategic allies ahead of Supreme State Council session
According to the Kremlin press service, Belarus and Russia are the closest strategic allies. The brotherly peoples of the two countries are connected by long-standing traditions of friendship and mutual assistance, cultural and spiritual affinity, the common historical past, plans and future prospects. Versatile mutually beneficial cooperation advances, including cooperation in trade, economy, foreign policy, defense, military technology, cooperation between parliaments, interregional cooperation...

Belarus, Tajikistan discuss interparliamentary contacts
On 3 November Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei met with First Deputy Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairman of Sughd Region Rajabboy Ahmadzoda...

Makei to visit Moscow on 9-10 November
The program of the visit includes negotiations between the foreign ministers to discuss the state of bilateral cooperation and pressing international and regional problems...

Belarus to file lawsuits in international courts over losses caused by sanctions
According to the director of the department, Belarus’ civil aviation estimates its lost profits at $10 million per month over the European sanctions...

Upcoming evaluation of BelNPP’s second unit’s readiness for physical launch discussed
Matters of fundamental importance for passing the evaluation were discussed during the meeting. Gosatomnadzor stressed that the agency practices a thorough approach to evaluating the observance of the established requirements at the Belarusian nuclear power plant construction site...