Events

Belarus advocates universalization of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Andrei Dapkiunas emphasized the importance of the PC CTBTO for maintaining international peace and security...

WANO’s technical expert mission visits Belarusian nuclear power plant
WANO representatives visited the control room and the turbine house of the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. They arranged classes for heads of structural divisions of the enterprise to cover such topics as leadership from the point of view of safety and reliability, ways to nurture leadership qualities in managers, and the practice of inspiring leadership at nuclear industry enterprises...

Belarus, Switzerland’s Fribourg discuss promising areas of economic cooperation
Ambassador Aleksandr Ganevich held talks with Fribourg Syndic (Mayor) Thierry Steiert. The talks were also attended by Belarus' Honorary Consul to Lausanne Andrei Nazheskin...

Union State MPs to discuss Belarus-Russia education projects
The participants of the meeting will consider the development of joint Union State education projects and programs. MPs will be updated on the results of the Union State project “Development of educational and scientific activity of the Belarusian-Russian University on the basis of innovative technologies...

Lukashenko extends diplomatic relations anniversary greetings to Sri Lanka
“Throughout the period of diplomatic relations, our contacts have been based on the principles of trust and respect, readiness for cooperation beneficial to both sides. I hope that we will be able to preserve and strengthen our partnerships in various areas of cooperation”...

Lukashenko appoints ambassadors to China, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Pakistan, Kenya
Addressing the newly-appointed ambassadors, Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that the priority goal is to make progress in trade, to increase exports...

Belarus president makes new appointments
The head of state appointed: Anatoly Markevich – Culture Minister...

Russian foreign minister to visit Belarus on 25-26 November
According to Maria Zakharova, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov will come to Minsk on a working visit on 25-26 November in order to participate in a joint session of the boards of the ministries of foreign affairs of Russia and Belarus...

Lukashenko invites Monaco to discuss economic cooperation
Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed hope for maintaining the ties established in previous years, and invited the Prince of Monaco to discuss joint ways to overcome temporary difficulties. “I believe that a bilateral economic event will be a good reason for it,” the head of state said...

Belarus’ ambassador presents copy of credentials to Venezuelan foreign minister
"The parties confirmed the strategic nature of the Belarusian-Venezuelan relations and stressed the need to develop cooperation in the areas of mutual interest"...

Belarus, Turkey discuss bilateral, multilateral cooperation
"Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkey to Belarus Mustafa Ozcan"...

Belarus FM against new Berlin walls in Europe
"But we do not want to resort to this. I hope that the common sense will prevail and that no one will want to build new Berlin walls in this situation," the minister said...

Belarus values partnership, friendship with Oman amid modern challenges
“Oman remains a long-standing friend and a reliable partner of Belarus, what is especially valuable amid modern challenges and threats”...

Lukashenko sends national day greetings to people of Latvia
The Belarusian leader noted that independence and sovereignty are inalienable conditions for the formation of national consciousness and the true foundation of every state. Preserving these most important values means maintaining faith in the future of the nation...

FM: Belarus suspends dialogue on human rights with EU
"We do not see much sense of our working on teh full-fledged basis in the Eastern Partnership initiative. All these measures are only a response to the destructive steps taken by our European partners towards Belarus," Vladimir Makei stressed...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Moldova president-elect Maia Sandu
"Over a long period of cooperation, Minsk and Chisinau have accumulated big experience in various fields. I hope that it will be useful for the further development of our countries"...

Belarus downgrades Eastern Partnership participation
This means, he said, that Belarus will be represented by experts, not ministers at the Eastern Partnership events...

Belarus, Venezuela reaffirm strategic partnership
The parties discussed Belarus-Venezuela relations and outlined cooperation prospects. The focus was made on the need to search for new forms of mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries...

Tangible assistance from Russia, China in difficult times for Belarus noted
"At a time of the unprecedented external pressure, Belarus has received wide-ranging support from its traditional allies. We have received the most tangible assistance and support during this difficult time from Russia, China and other countries. Thus, we once again made sure that a friend in need is a friend indeed," the head of state said...

Union State MPs to discuss common education standards for Belarus, Russia
"The seminar final document will include practical recommendations. The document will be submitted to ministries and departments of the two states, other stakeholders"...