Events

Russian government sends protocol to amend Russia-Belarus agreement on BelNPP loan to Duma
The protocol envisages some terms for restructuring the Belarusian obligations such as the extension of the loan use period until the end of 2022, the postponement of the grace period on the principal from 1 April 2021 to 1 April 2023 and the replacement of the current mixed interest rate on the loan with the fixed interest rate of 3.3% per annum...

Belarusian Belavia to launch flight to Dubai
Belavia will operate flights from the Belarusian capital to Dubai International Airport (DXB) twice a week: on Thursdays (departure at 19:50, arrival at 2:30 on Wednesday) and Fridays (departure at 16:15, arrival at 22:55)...

Lukashenko sends Science Day greetings to Belarusian researchers
“Thanks to their hard work and dedication, Belarusian scientists create a solid foundation for the further sustainable development of the manufacturing, social and cultural infrastructure of our country. Your research and innovative projects, many of which are better than foreign analogues, contribute to the productive development of advanced high-tech industries, ensure the wellbeing and prosperity of the Republic of Belarus”...

Lukashenko congratulates Patriarch Kirill on enthronement anniversary
“For centuries the Russian Orthodox Church has been a moral compass for millions of believers. Under your leadership it continues to perform its crucial functions – to promote Christian values relying on love for fellow beings, compassion and mercy”...

Lukashenko comments on attempts to disunite people, weaken Belarus
“We were so proud of our wisdom and intelligence, our tolerance, unity, stability. And given the circumstances, I will dare say that not many people are thinking about those who benefit from attempts to disunite the nation and weaken Belarus,” the head of state said...

Belarus’ Consulate General officially opens in Chongqing
The opening of the consular institution was timed to coincide with the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China...

Belarus, Venezuela seek to step up cooperation in education
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Venezuela Andrei Molchan met with Venezuelan Minister for Higher Education Cesar Trompiz in Caracas on 27 January...

Minsk intends to host Belarus-Armenia parliamentary commission
The parties addressed ways of revitalizing and further deepening of cooperation between the parliaments of Belarus and Armenia both in the bilateral and multilateral formats...

FM: Belarus will soon nominate ambassador to United States
"We understand the role of the United States in the world today. That is why we are interested in having a normal, constructive interaction with this country"...

Belarus’ Bobruisk, Turkey’s Corlu keen to establish cooperation
Consul General of Belarus to Istanbul Aleksei Shved visited the city of Corlu in the Turkish Tekirdag Province...

Belarus’ ambassador lays wreath at Holocaust memorial near Jerusalem
The Belarusian ambassador also took part in the video conferences organized under the auspices of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial complex...

Belarus-Finland cooperation discussed
Aleksei Samosuyev and Maimo Henriksson exchanged opinions about the current state and prospects of Belarus-EU relations...

Prospects of Belarus-Romania interregional ties discussed
During the meetings Andrei Grinkevich presented Belarus’ trade, industrial, economic, investment, and tourism potential and discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation. The development of interregional cooperation was discussed as well as the establishment of twinning ties, cooperation in the sphere of education, culture, and tourism...

Belarus eager to welcome IAEA’s IPPAS mission this summer
A preparatory stage of this mission will take place next week. The mission itself is scheduled for late June – early July 2021...

European experts expected to visit Belarusian nuclear power plant in February
During the visit to the Belarusian nuclear power plant the European experts are expected to get familiar with the local safety system and documentation...

Indian Embassy in Minsk marks Republic Day
Due to the difficult epidemiological situation this year, the Republic Day celebrations weres limited to a small event for representatives of the Indian diaspora in Belarus. Guests took part in the flag hoisting ceremony, the embassy said...

Belarus, Israel to discuss projects to preserve historical memory
“At the moment we are working on a book about the Glubokoye Ghetto, the catastrophe and heroism of Jews. The purpose of the book is to preserve the memory of thousands of people who were killed only for their ethnicity. It will be published by the Petrus Brovka Belarusian Encyclopedia publishing house" said Lyudmila Karnilovich...

China reaffirms adherence to non-interference in Belarus’ domestic affairs
Sun Linjiang reaffirmed China’s adherence to the principle of non-interference in Belarus’ domestic affairs, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state...

Belarus, Russia look forward to full resumption of passenger transport service
The parties discussed plans to increase the number of flights between Belarus and Russia. “As the situation with COVID-19 has stabilized thanks to the response measures, including vaccination, we are approaching the point when we can fully resume passenger transport service,” Roman Golovchenko said...

Mishustin: Belarus-Russia trade almost unaffected by coronavirus pandemic
The Russian head of government noted that Russia values the fraternal relations with Belarus. He suggested raising the joint work to a new level, filling the integration cooperation with new content...