Events

Belarus, Iran interested in advancing cooperation in sport, tourism
Belarusian Sports and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Belarus Saeed Yari on 23 September. The sides continued building interaction to advance cooperation in sport and tourism since the potential of the two countries in these areas is rather high...

Belarus’ position on unilateral measures voiced in New York
Vladimir Makei communicated Belarus’ stance on the use of unilateral coercive measures. He noted that such measures threaten international security and well-being of people and therefore are unacceptable...

Gosatomnadzor reaffirms dedication to constant improvement of Belarusian nuclear power plant safety
The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry (Gosatomnadzor) arranged a number of bilateral meetings as part of the 65th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the IAEA HQ in Vienna, Austria...

Belarusian ambassador visits Tatarstan
The program of the visit also included a meeting with President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. The parties discussed cooperation and implementation of joint projects in economy and industry. The head of Tatarstan confirmed the interest of the republic in strengthening cooperation with Belarus...

Belarus FM holds meetings in New York
During the meeting with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu, the parties praised the positive dynamics of bilateral cooperation, discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Belarusian-Turkish joint intergovernmental economic commission, and exchanged views on topical issues on the international agenda, including the issue of combating illegal migration...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Saudi Arabia
The president emphasized that the interaction between the two countries has been steadily expanding year by year. “I am convinced that the potential of Belarusian-Saudi relations is still hugely untapped. I reaffirm the readiness of the Republic of Belarus to substantially intensify cooperation with Saudi Arabia,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Belarusian peacekeepers to deploy to Lebanon in September
Belarusian military personnel have helped maintain international peace and security as part of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon since 2010...

Belarus seeks closer ties with Moldova
The parties discussed inter-parliamentary cooperation and the development of bilateral relations between Belarus and Moldova...

International conference to mark CIS’ 30th anniversary in Minsk on 27-29 September
Plenary sessions will take place at premises of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 28 September and the CIS Executive Committee on 29 September...

Belarus’ FM in New York to take part in UNGA 76
The foreign minister will speak at the General Debate of the 76th session of UNGA 76 and the UN Food Systems Summit and will take part in the ministerial meeting of the Group of friends in defense of the Charter of the United Nations where he will raise the topic of unilateral measures...

Lukashenko to host number of important events concerning amendments to Constitution
Participants of the meeting discussed a number of matters concerning the social dimension. Aleksandr Lukashenko gave instructions to organize a similar meeting with representatives of the Belarus President Administration in a week...

Belarus-Pakistan nuclear energy cooperation prospects discussed
The negotiations took place on the sidelines of the 65th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Viktor Karankevich informed Muhammad Naeem about the construction of the Belarusian nuclear power plant...

Direct flights between Belarus, Venezuela under discussion
The parties discussed further steps to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, including the exchange of visits and the development of a legal framework in this area...

Minsk, Baku preparing for session of intergovernmental economic cooperation commission
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Aleksandr Guryanov has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Belarus Ulvi Bakhshaliyev...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Malta
“It is obvious that Belarus and Malta have a lot to offer to each other. Possible joint projects in information technologies, digitalization, administration of financial flows, and logistics are especially promising. I believe that the determination and political will of the leaders of both countries is enough to significantly intensify our cooperation”...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Armenia
“I am convinced that the historical relations of friendship, close interpersonal contacts and efficient cooperation within integration formats will continue to serve as a reliable foundation for a trust-based and constructive political dialogue, implementation of promising economic and humanitarian projects for the benefit of the two countries”...

Belarus to host two follow-up IAEA missions by year end
Belarus has hosted all the missions the International Atomic Energy Agency recommends for the countries that are building their first nuclear power plant. The resulting recommendations and proposals were used as the core of the national action plan, which represent an important reference point in the work on implementing the national nuclear energy program...

Lukashenko makes personnel appointments
The head of state appointed: Viktor Denisenko Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Tajikistan...

Lukashenko: 17 September will live in the heart and memory of the Belarusian nation
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Here is my address to you, to our Belarusian nation. I would like to congratulate you on the new state holiday, which will occupy a place in our modern history as worthy as Victory Day and Independence Day. But I’ll emphasize once again: we would have neither Victory Day nor Independence Day without this reunion"...

Preparations in progress for Belarus-Qatar ministerial consultations on political affairs
During the meeting the diplomats reaffirmed interest in stepping up Belarus-Qatar cooperation and discussed up-to-date directions of bilateral cooperation in politics, trade, and economy...