Events

Lukashenko talks about resumed attempts to occupy Belarus amid hybrid war
“We understand that these processes are going on just the way they did in the middle of the last century, against the will of European nations, who respect Belarusians as kind, reliable, and problem-free neighbors. Our genuine friends in the closest countries will understand us. We cannot allow the history to repeat itself. This is why we have to cite the episodes, which are not pleasant for their memories,” he said...

Lukashenko comments on major anti-terrorist operation in Belarus
The president addressed special words of gratitude to those who wear shoulder straps, and for whom the oath, officer honor and military duty are an integral part of their moral compass. “Our state is unshakable because guys in uniform have been up to the task and are among the awardees today, and their subordinates and colleagues have carried out that large-scale operation that has just ended"...

Golovchenko, Mishustin discuss response to sanctions, cooperation, joint programs
The prime ministers discussed the trade and economic cooperation agenda, joint response to the illegitimate measures aimed at pressuring the countries that violate the norms of international law, and ways to intensify cooperation between the manufacturing sectors...

Belarus, Russia urged to step up joint cyber security efforts
The president said: “The universal nature of digital technologies, the lack of a geographical anchor and broad accessibility raise the matter of the digital sovereignty of countries and their information independence. As a result, we have another broad field for cooperation where we should step up joint efforts – cyber security”...

Lukashenko urges Union State to focus on youth policy
The head of state stressed that it is important to raise creative youth - patriots and creative individuals who see their future and the future of their children in their native countries, to create new prospects in the Union State educational space for them...

Development of long-term Belarus-Russia Union State integration strategy suggested
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I suggest considering the possibility of preparing a long-term strategy of integration of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, for instance, till 2030. The strategy should be filled with concrete projects taking into account key priorities and vectors of development”...

Putin pledges further assistance to Belarus amid ongoing external pressure
"We will continue to provide comprehensive assistance to the brotherly Belarusian people in the current uneasy domestic political situation in Belarus amid the continuous political pressure and sanctions, persistent attempts from the outside to destabilize the situation," Vladimir Putin said...

Lukashenko, Putin hold telephone conversation, agree on upcoming meetings
The heads of state discussed cooperation between the two countries in various fields, primarily in trade and economy. The leaders noted the positive work of governments to implement the agreements reached in Sochi...

Lukashenko congratulates China on 100th anniversary of Communist Party
According to the President of Belarus, today Beijing confidently pursues the independent foreign policy promoting peaceful development and the strategy of openness. “Thanks to the wise and just solutions of the Communist Party, China is by right considered a guarantor of security protecting the interests of oppressed countries on the international arena”...

Belarus, China reaffirm mutual support in international arena
The parties hailed the successful development of the Belarusian-Chinese relations under the guidance and thanks to personal involvement of the two heads of state. They also praised increasing bilateral trade, closer humanitarian ties, and effective use of the interregional cooperation potential...

Andreichenko to take part in CSTO PA Council meeting in Dushanbe
The agenda of the CSTO PA Council meeting includes matters regarding the priorities of Tajikistan’s presidency in the CSTO, harmonization of national legislation of the CSTO member states, and interaction between national delegations of the CSTO member states in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly...

Belarus to host international conference on oriental studies
The forum will bring together about 70 experts in oriental studies, scientists and postgraduate students from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and China. These are representatives of BSU, Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarusian State Academy of Arts, Higher School of Economics...

Vorobyov: About 80 Russian regions maintain inter-regional ties with Belarus
"About 80 Russian regions maintain inter-regional ties with the Republic of Belarus. The Republic of Bashkortostan, Samara Oblast, Stavropol Krai, Kursk Oblast, the Republic of Komi, the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, the Nenets Autonomous Region and others are actively developing cooperation with Belarus. For example, there are 14 enterprises in Bashkortostan set up with the participation of capital from Belarus"...

Belarus, Kenya keen to step up parliamentary cooperation
Justin Muturi stressed the importance of creating a legal framework of the bilateral cooperation to spur comprehensive development of the Belarusian-Kenyan relations. He said the Kenyan parliament is ready to facilitate joint initiatives in various fields...

Lukashenko hails invaluable feat of Belarusians during Great Patriotic War
“You know, many people often say that a rich country with abundant natural resources such as gas, oil, gold and other metals is a rich nation. Nothing is more valuable than the feat of our people. We paid an enormous price for it [the victory]: we lost one third of our people in the middle of the last century,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko signs decree to present state decorations
Orders, medals, honored titles celebrate many years of fruitful work, high professionalism, exemplary performance of official duties, significant personal contribution to the country's defense capability, the development of the industrial complex and the construction industry, agriculture and road maintenance sector...

Opinion: Digitalization is high on the agenda of Belarus, Russia
According to Oleg Makarov, this topic is discussed at the forum because it is extremely relevant. “We pay a lot of attention (and this is great) to information security, information relations and, in general, the development of our society in the era of digitalization. In my view, this is not common for such global platforms, but it is important that Belarus-Russia relations are not only about gas, about some construction issues"...

Third Forum of Association of Russian and Belarusian Universities held online
In his welcoming address, Igor Karpenko expressed confidence that the Third Forum of the Association of Russian and Belarusian Universities will become an important milestone in strengthening Belarus-Russia cooperation and that it will offer a great opportunity to discuss a broad range of cooperation matters, including digitalization of education, joint educational programs...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Turkmenistan president
“For many years your inherent integrity, strategic thinking and leadership have served the good cause of strengthening the statehood, economic potential and authority of Turkmenistan in the international arena”...

Belarus, Armenia to team up to develop medicines to treat COVID-19
“These are world-class research projects. By combining efforts, our scientists can quickly develop cutting-edge solutions and create new production in the future,” Aleksandr Shumilin said...