Events

Belarusian foreign minister meets with Russian ambassador
The parties exchanged opinions about the post-election situation in Belarus, the press service noted...

Lukashenko slams opposition’s program as total failure
The head of state instructed the government and the Belarus President Administration to analyze the document point by point and prepare information about what consequences the country will face if the program is implemented...

Opposition’s coordinating council described as attempt to seize power in Belarus
"I would like to warn the members of this headquarters that we will take adequate measures, in strict compliance with the Constitution and the law. They provide for sufficient measures to calm some hot heads"...

EAEU Council on Industrial Policy to convene for meeting in autumn
The press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) told BelTA after a meeting between Member of the Board – Minister in charge of Industry and Agriculture of the Eurasian Economic Commission Artak Kamalyan and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov...

Putin: External pressure on Belarus is unacceptable
“While discussing the tensions in Belarus, Vladimir Putin emphasized that it is unacceptable to intervene into the domestic affairs of Belarus and to put pressure on the Belarusian authorities. Both presidents confirmed their interest in the prompt resolution of the existing issues,” the press service noted...

Makei, Linde discuss situation in Belarus, cooperation with EU, OSCE in phone call
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei had a phone conversation with Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde on 18 August...

Foreign ministries of Belarus, Finland reaffirm commitment to dialogue
The foreign ministers exchanged views on the ongoing developments in Belarus following the presidential election. They also discussed cooperation prospects...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Indonesia
"I am convinced that by joint efforts Minsk and Jakarta will overcome modern challenges and threats to ensure robust development of our countries"...

Belarus interested in bolstering ties with Gabon
"Belarus is ready to provide high-quality machine-building and agricultural products"...

Lukashenko: Don’t push people to confrontation, don’t discredit the country
"Do not demean this peaceful, prosperous and quiet country that was envied by the entire world. This is the reason why we do not have friends or supporters. Everyone wants us to go down on our knees. We will not!"...

Lukashenko speaks about changes, reforms
"Money must be earned every day, and not on squares, but in fields, plants and factories"...

Belarusian government resigns
As it has been reported, the head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed to prepare the documents on the further work of the government. The president noted that the government has been largely formed...

Lukashenko signs decree on government’s powers
In line with the decree, the new composition of the Council of Ministers will include the heads of the State Control Committee, the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Statistics Committee, the board of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies...

Lukashenko: We need our own government
"I will never agree on the dismantlement of our state! I will never agree on the destruction of what has been created by us!"...

Solidarity march near Minsk Hero City Monument
A march of solidarity took place near the Minsk Hero City Monument in Minsk on 16 August

MPs, civil society discuss situation in Belarus
"We are united by the desire to normalize the situation, to keep the country independent and sovereign"...

Belarus, China sign cooperation agreement in agriculture
"I am sure that the agreement will allow us to promote mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries, which is expected to boost mutual supply of products, intensify cooperation in investment and facilitate our participation in joint projects in the territory of both China and Belarus"...

Housing construction described as state policy priority in Belarus
The head of state also deemed it necessary to promote the use of electricity for heating in new houses, install electric cookers in such houses...

Lukashenko comments on calls to go on strike
The head of state illustrated possible consequences of strikes using specific examples. If Belaruskali suspends operations for several days, this will play into the hands of their major competitors from Russia and Canada...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Pakistan
"There are great prospects in trade and economy, including mechanical engineering, agriculture, pharmaceutics and petrochemical industry. I am sure that the strengthening of the practical aspects of Belarus-Pakistan relations will make a meaningful contribution to the economic growth of the two states"...