Events

Lukashenko: EAEU integration agenda is gathering pace
According to the president, the heads of state are set to exchange views on the development of a common gas market, including its pricing and transportation. They will also discuss the relevance for the EAEU to join the global dialogue on climate...

WHO keen to advance relations with Belarus
Hans Kluge remarked that a new cooperation plan for 2022-2023 was signed with the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry on 14 October...

WHO wants Belarus to join COVAX initiative
Speaking about the situation with the spread of coronavirus in the world and in the region, he deemed it necessary to ensure wide availability of vaccines for the population...

Belarus allocates Br700m to combat COVID-19 in 2021
"All in all, a total of Br1230 million has been allocated to combat COVID-19 this year. Indeed, the diversion of funds to combat COVID-19 is quite sensitive” said Igor Petrishenko...

FM: Belarus views interaction with Asian countries as foreign policy priority
"Trade and economic ties with our partners in the Eurasian union are closely intertwined here. As a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Belarus is interested in strengthening the collective security of the Central Asian region," the Belarusian Foreign Minister said...

BelNPP second unit to be commissioned in 2022
Last week, a hot functional test was completed at the second unit. The main equipment and process systems of the reactor unit were checked for operating capacity...

Belarus, Russia plan to sign gas supply documents by year-end
According to him, work is underway on a draft protocol to amend the intergovernmental agreement on pricing in the gas sector and on a protocol between the Belarusian government and Gazprom...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Spain
Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed gratitude to Felipe VI for running recuperation programs for Belarusian children affected by the Chernobyl accident. “I sincerely hope that cooperation in this field and other areas where we have achieved considerable success will continue,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added...

Belarus, Russia to exchange electronic services
According to him, this will be “the most important step in the initial integration”. “As soon as this process is completed, we will be able to talk about a higher level integration in the provision of electronic services to citizens of our states,” the expert emphasized...

Belarus, Armenia hold ministerial consultations
The parties discussed important issues related to the development of bilateral Belarusian-Armenian relations, interaction between Minsk and Yerevan in international arena and within integration structures, progress in the implementation of a number of joint projects...

Lukashenko believes in Belkoopsoyuz’s huge potential
During the meeting the head of state outlined problems related to the performance of consumer societies and possible ways to address them. The president said that his instructions are not only for the new head of Belkoopsoyuz but also for the government, oblast executive committees and the relevant departments...

Belarus to open consulate general in Hong Kong
The Finance Ministry will be authorized to finance the cost of opening and maintaining the Consulate General of Belarus in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region within the national budgetary funds provided for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for these purposes...

Lukashenko welcomes participants of Belarus-Russia sister cities forum
“I am glad to welcome you on the Belarusian land that is hospitably hosting the participants of the 10th anniversary meeting of the sister cities of Belarus and Russia. The partnership of sister cities is an integral part of interregional cooperation of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation,” the message reads...

Belarus, IOM reaffirm interest in advancing cooperation
Sergei Aleinik and Mahym Orazmuhammedova discussed Belarus’ cooperation with the International Organization for Migration within the framework of the organization’s program activities, including border management, assistance with the voluntary return of migrants, and provision of the necessary aid to migrants, including medical aid...

Venezuela interested in educational projects with Belarus
For his part, the rector spoke about the educational and scientific activities of the university and suggested establishing cooperation in these areas. Adan Chavez Frias noted that the interest in this proposal is high and, possibly, Venezuelan citizens will be able to enroll in BSU soon. The special envoy made an entry in the book of distinguished guests expressing hope for stronger relations between Venezuela and the university...

CIS foreign ministers to meet in Minsk on 14 October
The foreign ministers of the CIS countries are set to exchange views on topical issues on the international and CIS agenda, to discuss the draft statements on the CIS 30th anniversary, on cooperation in migration and on ensuring biological security to be submitted for the CIS summit due in Mink on 15 October...

Belarus, Turkey eager to advance military cooperation
The sides exchanged opinions about the state and prospects of development of Belarus-Turkey military cooperation...

Andreichenko: Belarus-Venezuela relations rely on solid foundation
“Let me welcome you to the House of Representatives. We are happy to have the opportunity to get to know you better. In February next year, our countries will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. I must say that during this time, which is a short period by historical standards, we have built a solid foundation of our bilateral relations...

Lukashenko plans to meet with Venezuelan president soon
“We were unanimous that we need to restore the level of relations that we had, and take them further. Venezuela has everything we need. We have everything Venezuela needs. What is holding us back? We have to find ways of making mutual settlements and resuming trade,” the president said...

Lukashenko about Russia and counteraction of sanctions: We can do more together
“Listen, we can do more together. I’ve just talked to the president of Russia [over the phone in the morning on 7 October]. No problems. We can and we should and Russia is ready for working together in all the areas Belarus needs. It is up to us to decide,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added...