Events

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Vietnam
“The further development of Belarus-Vietnam relations, including the successful implementation of joint projects to manufacture trucks and dairy products in Vietnam is in line with long-term interests of our states and will benefit other economies of the region,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Belarusian, Canadian foreign ministers discuss cooperation prospects
The parties spoke about the post-election situation in Belarus...

Belarus, Russia agree on gradual resumption of transport communication
"The Russian side noted that the measures taken by the civil aviation service of Belarus to protect public health are effective and comply with international recommendations and standards"...

Lukashenko: Nobody will give us more than we can earn on our own
"I understand that things need to be better, that some things are in short supply. But we live as well as we can. There is no thievery, uncontrolled crime. It should be appreciated"...

Lukashenko: Belarus has to pursue a multipronged policy in any circumstances
"Why have we always declared a multi-vector nature and multi-polarity? Planets and systems can stay stable only when they have several pillars. When they lose one or two of them, they begin to shake and may collapse. I have always been for multi-polarity"...

Lukashenko about sanctions from Baltic states: They were told to start yapping
Aleksandr Lukashenko added that the Belarusian government is working out measures in response to the sanctions...

Lukashenko draws attention to legal awareness of young Belarusians
In his opinion, it is very important to emphasize the legal awareness of young people. Young Belarusians should know laws, should be able to collect and analyze facts, compare things and see through populist slogans...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Uzbekistan
“Over the years of independence, Uzbekistan has achieved significant successes in state construction, building its economic capacity and social development. I am convinced that the course you are pursuing for the implementation of the most important social and economic objectives and active foreign policy will contribute to further strengthening of the sovereignty of the country, enhancing its international standing”...

Lukashenko approves draft Framework Agreement with OPEC Fund
The Economy Ministry was authorized to conduct negotiations on the draft Framework Agreement and sign it...

Belarusian, Russian foreign ministers to meet in Moscow on 2 September
Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei will travel to Moscow on 2 September...

Lukashenko decrees launch of Belarusian State University satellite
In line with the document, the Education Ministry is instructed to oversee the launch of the research and educational satellite of Belarusian State University (BSU). The document also specifies sources of financing for the project...

Belarus, Uzbekistan to resume regular flights
The parties reached an agreement to resume regular flights Minsk-Tashkent-Minsk by the national airlines Uzbekistan Airways and Belavia...

Supreme Court judge invited to help work out new Belarusian Constitution
"I would like you to have a say in the matter as an experienced man"...

Putin: Russia recognizes legitimacy of Belarus' presidential election
"We proceed from the fact that the election was successful. I did it right away, we recognized its legitimacy and, as you know, I congratulated Aleksandr Grigoriyevich Lukashenko on winning this election"...

Lukashenko, Putin agree to meet in near future
The heads of state discussed all the most important issues, including bilateral cooperation and the situation in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin also talked over the situation around Belarus...

Outgoing Chinese ambassador pays farewell courtesy call on Belarus MFA
The parties discussed the most important matters of the bilateral cooperation, including interaction within international organizations, the coronavirus response, and organization of mutual visits...

Lukashenko urges Orsha to use more of its own resources
"There is nothing to be proud of yet. You are still living at the expense of the state. Do not think that we will carry Orsha on our shoulders through the next five-year period, too. You will have to pull your socks up"...

Lukashenko promises Belarus’ response to sanctions
"I have instructed the government to work out measures to redirect all trade flows from Lithuanian ports to others. We will see how they will be doing after that. The transit of our cargo flows generates 30% of the Lithuanian budget. What else do they need? They think too much of themselves. We will show them their place"...

Makei, Lavrov discuss situation in Belarus
Vladimir Makei and Sergei Lavrov exchanged opinions about how the situation in Belarus is developing. Close attention was paid to the inadmissibility of external interference in domestic affairs. The sides also reached an agreement on future bilateral contacts...

Premiers of Belarus, Russia discuss forthcoming contacts
The premiers focused on topical issues of Belarus-Russia cooperation and integration matters...