Events

UAE ambassador thanked for promoting Belarus-UAE relations
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current issues of the development of bilateral relations in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian areas...

Belarus, Ukraine eager to maintain cooperation between regions
The diplomat noted that the event testifies to the success of the regional policy, which is being pursued in particular within the framework of preparations for the 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Ukraine...

Eurasian Intergovernmental Council expected to approve map of industries
"The document is expected to outline the import-dependent technological sectors, the manufacturing capacities of the member states, the established industrial projects and cooperation ties in the EAEU. This will help avoid duplicating the manufactures and move towards industry specialization"...

UNICEF thanked for helping Belarusian medics fight coronavirus
The parties discussed the most relevant areas of cooperation between Belarus and UNICEF, including child safety in cyberspace, assistance to child victims of violence, children with disabilities and others, and confirmed that the increasing funding for UNICEF country programs in Belarus indicates a high level of cooperation and its potential for growth...

Minister: Belarus eager to enhance dialogue with UNICEF on children's rights
The Education Ministry shares one of the key principles that underpins the new UNICEF country program for Belarus for 2016-2020 – Leaving No One Behind (i.e. without an individual approach) as well the key priorities of the program...

Belarusian government program on innovative development expanded
The document adjusts the list of projects for setting up enterprises, which are crucial to Belarus’ innovative development...

Benefits of equitable relations in Belarus-Russia union pointed out
"Integration is not a goal in itself but a tool that helps us ensure the wellbeing of the population and high living standards. It is our key task. We should bear it in mind as we form the agenda for the near future"...

Belarus, Switzerland exchange information on coronavirus response measures
"The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the Belarusian-Swiss agenda, the current situation in the region, multilateral cooperation, and touched upon the election campaign in the Republic of Belarus"...

Lukashenko talks to first president of Kazakhstan Nazarbayev over phone
The sides also discussed the development of Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation and interaction in the EAEU (Belarus presides in the organization in 2020)...

Belarus, Russia regret USA’s decision to withdraw from Treaty on Open Skies
The statement stresses that this step could seriously damage the architecture of pan-European security and the system of arms control agreements...

Lukashenko awards Order of Francysk Skaryna to Slovakian Ambassador Migas
The diplomat received the award in recognition of a big personal contribution to the enhancement of friendly relations and development of cooperation between Belarus and Slovakia...

Belarus interested in bolstering bilateral relations with USA
"The development of solid constructive relations with the USA on the basis of common values and priorities is one of the main objectives of the Belarusian foreign policy"...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Nursultan Nazarbayev
The head of state stressed that Belarus strongly appreciates the huge personal contribution of the first president of Kazakhstan to the development of versatile bilateral relations relying on historical friendship between Belarusians and Kazakhs, mutual respect, trust and support...

Belarus ready to further cooperation with Venezuela
"The elevated mood, the sense of dignity and pride that this national holiday awakens help Venezuelans cope with numerous challenges, preserving the unity and safeguarding the sovereignty of their state"...

Lukashenko talks to Armenian president over phone
The leaders of the countries discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, implementation of joint projects, exchanged views on the development of the situation with the pandemic...

Foreign leaders extend Independence Day greetings to Belarus
Congratulatory messages were sent by the leaders of CIS countries, the European Union and other states in different regions of the world...

Belarus seeks to extend state regulation of prices for face masks, antiseptics
"This step will help prevent commercial entities from profiteering, keep prices for protective equipment (face masks and disinfectants) stable while satisfying the demand for these products in the Belarusian market"...

Vidzy checkpoint on Belarus-Lithuania border granted international status
"However, Lithuania has sent us a notification saying that due to the state of emergency the Tverecius border checkpoint will remain closed until 24.00 of 16 July unless other decisions are taken by the government"...

Su-30SM fighter jets put on combat duty at Baranovichi airbase
Su-30SM is a heavy multirole fighter jet. It is designed for aerial fights, for securing supremacy in air, for destroying aerial targets at any time of the day and night in any weather while having to deal with active and passive jamming...

Belarus-Russia agreement on mutual recognition of visas to enter force in late 2020 at earliest
"Ratification usually takes three months, the exchange of notes takes one month. We believe that the agreement might kick in at the end of this year or the beginning of the next year in January"...