Events

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Moldova
“For many years Belarus and Moldova have been bound by friendship and mutually beneficial partnership, common approaches to the formation of a fair world order, predictable and non-discriminatory trade and economic policy”...

Plan to fulfill IAEA recommendations on nuclear energy infrastructure in development in Belarus
The Energy Ministry added that Belarus is dedicated to advancing partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency across the board. The IAEA is a respected international organization that provides consultative and expert assistance to Belarus in addition to guidance and technical aid with the implementation of the national nuclear energy program...

Makei against interference in Belarus' affairs through sanctions
The parties discussed the post-election situation in Belarus and exchanged views on the prospects for further bilateral cooperation...

FM: Belarus is ready for dialogue without interference with internal affairs
"The parties discussed a political dialogue and cooperation in trade, economy and humanitarian affairs. At the request of his Italian counterpart, who expressed concern about post-election events in Belarus, Vladimir Makei informed him about the political situation in the country"...

Russian interest in Belarusian defense industry potential noted
The sides discussed the implementation of joint projects. Practical interaction of Belarusian and Russian defense companies for the sake of joint development, supply, and modernization of weapons, military hardware, and special hardware was mentioned...

Belarus’ ambassador presents copies of credentials to Kazakhstan’s deputy FM
The diplomats exchanged views on topical issues of Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation, with a focus on bilateral events involving the leaders of the two countries, as well as the activities of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation...

Belarus, Moldova discussing possibility to scrap roaming charges
During the meeting, Anatoly Kalinin and Sergiu Railean discussed preparations for a session of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation. It is scheduled take place in Minsk in October this year...

Russia sends documents on Phase III trials of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to Belarus
A reminder, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed that Belarus will be the first country to receive the Russian coronavirus vaccine. Citizens of Belarus will voluntarily take part in Phase III trials of this vaccine...

Director of Belarusian cardiology center awarded 2020 CIS humanitarian award
The Star of the Commonwealth award was established by the CIS Humanitarian Cooperation Council and the CIS Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund. It is awarded in three nominations: for achievements in science and education, culture and art, and humanitarian activities...

Belarus, Russia interested in advancing cooperation in military technology
Dmitry Pantus and Dmitry Shugayev discussed a broad range of matters of bilateral cooperation, including in the interests of third countries, and ways to advance cooperation. Matters concerning the development of a new program on Belarus-Russia military technology cooperation for the next five-year period were discussed...

Belarus signs contracts to buy APCs, multirole helicopters from Russia
The delegation also signed a plan on interaction with OAO Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defense Corporation in 2021-2025. The plan provides for the acquisition of modern air defense systems in the period till 2025...

Lukashenko, Putin discuss situation in and around Belarus, coronavirus issues
The heads of state discussed the coronavirus-related issues and agreed that citizens of Belarus will voluntarily take part in the third stage of trials of the Russian vaccine...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Ukraine
Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed the interest in expanding comprehensive Belarusian-Ukrainian cooperation based on the principles of equality and respect, and in developing a constructive partnership at both the national and regional levels...

Lavrov praises Lukashenko’s proposal of constitutional reform
"Belarusian people will decide for themselves how they will handle this situation. I think that those visible signs of normalization are absolutely important"...

Lukashenko: We need to kick-start new academic year
“It is important to keep learning in all times. It will be very bad if we do not get off to a good start. You remember that the closing of the previous academic year was fraught with the coronavirus anxieties in the society, in particular among parents. Those concerns were excessive, as we know see,” the president noted...

Lukashenko: Color revolution is unfolding in Belarus
According to the president, opponents want to stretch Belarusian military and law enforcement thin, to draw them away from the domestic situation and put pressure on them at the external border...

Lukashenko: People want peaceful life
"No matter whether some like it or not, we need to identify carefully (not in droves) all agitators and provocateurs. We have them all on our lists. We need to spot them"...

Makei, Lavrov discuss post-election situation in Belarus
The parties also discussed Belarus-Russia bilateral cooperation, including prospects for reopening the Belarusian-Russian border that was closed due to the coronavirus...

Lukashenko: Several centers of power at play against Belarus
"The coordination council is a beautiful name. There are already five governments in exile today, I think"...

Lukashenko: USA is behind havoc in Belarus
The president noted that he had unraveled the plans of his opponents and those who are behind them at the very beginning...