Events

Makei, Mezentsev discuss Belarusian-Russian relations, election campaign in Belarus
The parties also discussed the participation of Russian representatives in the CIS election observation mission in Belarus...

Loading of nuclear fuel into first unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant to begin on 7 August
A total of 163 fuel rod arrays will be inserted into the reactor in August...

Lukashenko wants legal assessment of alternative vote counting on election day
He emphasized that in any case everyone who will come to the polls should have an opportunity to cast their ballot in a calm and festive environment without fears of attacks or interferences in their personal choice...

Belarusian Finance Ministry working on first loan agreement with OPEC Fund
"It is a new creditor we haven’t worked with before. The creditor is very important for us from the point of view of future prospects of diversification of sources to borrow money from"...

Ambassador: Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation has great prospects
According to the diplomat, amidst fears of a considerable slowdown in economic activity and foreign trade, Belarus and Uzbekistan managed to maintain a record-high level of mutual trade in 2019...

Belarus, ASEAN confirm commitment to cooperation
The parties discussed the topical issues of interaction between Belarus and ASEAN. During the meeting, the Belarusian ambassador congratulated the deputy secretary general on the upcoming 53rd ASEAN Day...

Makei, Lebedev discuss international observation of presidential election in Belarus
"The parties discussed the status of preparations for the meetings of the CIS statutory bodies scheduled for the second half of the year, Belarus’ CIS presidency in 2021 and other pressing issues of multilateral cooperation in the CIS"...

Lukashenko, Zelenskyy discuss Belarus-Ukraine relations in phone call
The heads of state discussed the development of bilateral relations and preparations for the third Forum of Regions of Belarus and Ukraine due in Grodno this autumn...

Lukashenko sends condolences to Lebanese president over Beirut explosion
"It was with great pain that Belarus learned the sad news of numerous victims of the tragic accident in the port of Beirut"...

Chambers of commerce of Belarus, Poland to make every effort to expand contacts
"Poland is our fifth largest partner, and in January-May 2020 it retained this position. Despite the pandemic, there are some positive trends in Belarus-Poland economic relations"...

Hiroshima seeks closer cooperation with Belarusian Chernobyl-hit regions
The parties expressed readiness to hold joint cultural events and organize presentations of the economic potential of Belarus in Hiroshima in 2021...

Ambassador: Belarus-Poland trade, economic cooperation on fast track to recovery
"Positive growth has been registered virtually across all major groups of exported goods. These are woodworking, metal, complex technical and agricultural products"...

Preparations underway for Ukrainian president’s visit to Belarus
The parties discussed progress in the preparations for the Ukrainian president’s official visit to Belarus, the 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Ukraine, and also issues related to the development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries...

Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Burkina Faso
"The development of long-term partnership between Belarus and Burkina Faso in trade, economy, education, culture and other sectors is of special interest"...

Physical launch of first unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant expected to begin within days
According to the source, equipment has been tested and prepared to begin the physical launch. Personnel of the Belarusian nuclear power plant have been trained and have done the necessary exercises to perform fuel loading operations...

Lukashenko: If the society needs changes, they will have to start with the Constitution
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that totally different needs exist at present and the Constitution has to match them and be several steps ahead of societal development...

Ambassador: Belarus and China are truly all-weather partners
"Today the Chinese-Belarusian relations of the trust-based comprehensive strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation are at a high level"...

Lukashenko: Russia will always remain Belarus' closest ally
Belarus will build strategic partnership relations with China, the West, the United States, neighbors and also the countries of the distant arc, the Belarusian president noted...

Brest Oblast seeks to promote water tourism
Brest Oblast offers about 240 tours varying in distance and complexity, including 73 biking tours and 52 water tours. The remaining tours are either combined tours or tours meant for the broad audience...

ENSREG experts to review action plan based on Belarusian nuclear power plant stress tests
The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry (Gosatomnadzor) discussed preparations for the work with representatives of the European Commission and the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group via a videoconference...