Events

Economy Ministry identifies growth of salaries, GDP, investments as main goals for 2021
Apart from that, it is necessary to restore the economy branches that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure GDP growth in addition to starting a new five-year investment cycle...

Belarus’ GDP projected to increase by 1.8% in 2021
Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers held on 1 October to discuss the country’s draft social and economic development forecast, the monetary policy guidelines and the national budget for 2021...

Lukashenko talks to Azerbaijan president, Armenian prime minister over phone
The main topic of the telephone conversations was the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh...

Belarusian parliament to read over 30 bills during autumn session
A considerable number of bills focus on regulating economy, scientific, technical, and innovative activities...

Putin: Russian-Belarusian relations are well-established, free from political influence
"Given the difficult situation in which Belarus finds itself today, including the unprecedented external pressure after the presidential election, I would like to reiterate that the relations between Belarus and Russia are not subject to either time or current political trends and rely on a solid foundation"...

Call for stepping up Belarus-Russia cooperation in politics, economy
“We highly appreciate the support of the brotherly country of Russia and are deeply grateful for it. Belarus has always been and will be your reliable friend and partner”...

Lukashenko views falsification of history as real threat to stability of society
“We cannot calmly observe the attempts of individual countries to rewrite history, diminish the feat of the Soviet people, and question the decisive contribution of the Soviet Union to the victory over Nazi Germany and its allies,” the Belarusian leader said...

Belarus, Russia resume talks on Union State integration roadmaps
“There were 30 roadmaps. 28 and a half of them have been agreed upon. There were some unresolved issues related to gas prices and the compensation of the oil tax maneuver. These roadmaps require more detailed discussion. The rest of them have been agreed"...

Belarus ready to supply vehicles, machines to Russia’s Pskov Oblast
The official noted: “The first thing we offer is to supply Belarusian vehicles, machines, and equipment to Pskov Oblast. We know that Pskov Oblast needs to renew its vehicle fleet, primarily in the region’s capital”...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia's Omsk Oblast can increase bilateral trade to $100m
The head of state said that he had recently met with governors of several Siberian regions. “You know our attitude to Siberian people. Not only because many Belarus went to live there in the past. I think you don't have any problems with them. Belarusians have always been diligent and responsible people. I think that they remain the same there, in Siberia”...

Lukashenko to Pskov Oblast governor: Economic progress relies on good relations
“You are good neighbors, we are always happy to see you here. We will always know that you are a good neighbor, you are close people. And we will cooperate with you not only for money interests, mercenary interests"...

Plans to sign some 70 agreements at Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions
“The forum has been gathering pace and becoming a platform where heads of regions and representatives of business communities can come together, conclude contracts, and make plans for the future. The forum will result in signing around $700 million worth of contracts,” Anatoly Isachenko said...

Ambassador hails greater Belarus-China interregional cooperation
The China-Belarus visa-waiver has also facilitated the exchange between the two countries, the ambassador noted...

Opinion: Planned visit of Xi Jinping to Belarus will give strong impetus to cooperation
The parties discussed ways to strengthen relations between the Chinese and Belarusian parliaments and to enhance the trade and economic cooperation, mutual support in international affairs, and joint emergency response...

Lukashenko presents Order of Honor to Chinese ambassador
The award was bestowed upon the ambassador in recognition of his significant personal contribution to the development and strengthening of political, trade, economic, investment, scientific, and humanitarian ties between Belarus and China...

Union State MPs to study Belarus and Russia’s COVID-19 track record
The MPs will also revise the status of implementation of the programs, projects and activities of the Union State in the field of social policy in 2019, discuss the progress in their implementation in 2020 and plans for 2021, and will consider the activities of the Youth Chamber at the Parliamentary Assembly...

Belarus, Arab League discuss schedule of high-level events
The parties welcomed the high level of mutual understanding and support on the international arena between Belarus and the Arab League member states...

GRECO convenes to discuss Belarus’ report on corruption prevention
"Participants of the session are set to discuss Belarus’ draft fourth round evaluation report on corruption prevention in respect of MPs, judges and prosecutors"...

Belarusian military swear oath of loyalty to nation, president
Representatives of various military service branches took part in the ceremony. They swore to the Belarusian people and the commander-in-chief that they will always be ready to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland...

Ankara to host Belarusian-Turkish working group on agriculture
Bilateral trade in agricultural products was also high on the agenda...