Events

Belarus to buy 100,000 doses of Russian coronavirus vaccine
“I think we will start with 100,000 doses of the vaccine. The price is under discussion. It will also depend on whether we are going to buy ready-made vaccines or their components to mix and produce them here. The matter is discussed by the relevant agencies,” Roman Golovchenko said...

Belarus takes part in UPR session of UN Human Rights Council
Taking part in the discussion of the report on Belarus were 98 UN member states. They assessed progress in implementing the recommendations of the previous UPR cycle and offered Belarus new recommendations in the field of human rights...

Belarus’ National Assembly ready for dialogue with foreign colleagues
According to the senator, along with such important topics as the involvement of youth in government decision-making and gender equality, this year's agenda includes the fight against the spread of COVID-19...

China appoints new ambassador to Belarus
Xie Xiaoyong will replace Cui Qiming who served in this position from 2014 to September 2020...

Belarus, Syria reaffirm high potential of bilateral cooperation
The parties welcomed the high potential of Belarusian-Syrian relations and noted the need to step up bilateral cooperation between the relevant ministries. Special consideration was given to the issues of recreation and health improvement of Syrian children in Belarus...

Lukashenko sends condolences to Turkey president over earthquake in Izmir
On behalf of the Belarusian people the head of state expressed condolences to the relatives and friends of the victims, wished speedy recovery to the those injured and restoration of the settlements affected by the disaster...

Turbine of first unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant spun up for trial run
The turbine spin-up is an important step in preparing the reactor unit for electricity generation...

Lukashenko wants regulations on public order protection promptly amended
Another area that needs prompt adjustments of the regulatory framework is the work and the authority of the president’s aides – inspectors for the regions and the city of Minsk...

Belarus, Russia discuss cooperation in sport
The parties are set to discuss a number of issues related to the training of the sports talent pool at the regional level, the digital transformation of physical culture and sport, and the issues on the international sports agenda...

Lukashenko signs executive order on preparing 6th Belarusian People’s Congress
A national organizing committee in charge of preparing the 6th Belarusian People’s Congress has been established in line with the document. It will be led by Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko...

Belarus president appoints new aides in Brest Oblast, Grodno Oblast, Minsk
Valery Vakulchik has been appointed aide of the Belarus president – inspector for Brest Oblast. Yuri Karayev will be Belarus president’s aide in Grodno Oblast, Aleksandr Barsukov – in Minsk...

ENSREG experts to visit Belarus in December to review plan of actions on BelNPP stress tests
Stress tests of the Belarusian nuclear power plant were carried out in 2016. The ability of the Belarusian nuclear power plant to withstand extreme unfavorable natural phenomena and their combinations (earthquakes, tsunami, floods, and the rest) was evaluated...

Belarus, Switzerland confirm interest in constructive dialogue, cooperation
The parties discussed the situation in the Republic of Belarus, the prospects for further development of Belarusian-Swiss relations, and some consular issues...

Lukashenko sends Republic Day greetings to Turkey
“Despite a number of unprecedented challenges and threats faced by our countries this year, we have preserved and successfully maintained bilateral cooperation in various sectors due to the high level of mutual respect and trust”...

Belarus presents report on managing spent nuclear fuel, radioactive waste in IAEA
It contains a list of installations that deal with spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste in Belarus. It offers information about the government policy and practices in this sphere, information about how recommendations given after the previous report was presented have been fulfilled, and other kinds of information...

Belarus viewed as driving force of Eurasian integration
The EEC minister added that once Belarus and Russia set up the Union State they removed customs borders and border control, which is exercised in exceptional cases...

MPs ratify Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual visa recognition
"The agreement was signed in Minsk on 19 June 2020. The document is aimed at regulating migration processes on the territory of the Union State member states"...

Presidents of EAEU member states expected to attend Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk
"We are planning to hold the forum in a face-to-face format. We are also setting up venues in the capitals of the EAEU member states that will join the forum online," Iya Malkinasaid...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Czechia have rich history of successful cooperation in various avenues
“Our countries have a rich history of successful cooperation in various fields,” the message reads. "In today's difficult circumstances, we must maintain multifaceted relations between the governments, local governments, organizations and businesses"...

Foreign ministers of Belarus and Russia discuss integration matters over phone
"They also discussed coordination of activities on international platforms, including arms control issues"...