Events

Lukashenko: Minsk Oblast should launch 2-3 big investment projects within five years
"I would like to see not only traditional, but also novel companies. Minsk Oblast should launch more than one facility"...

Belarus approves rules on people declared persona non grata
The rules regulate the inclusion of foreign nationals and stateless persons into the list of people whose entering or remaining in the country is prohibited or unwanted...

Lukashenko appoints ambassadors to Switzerland, Venezuela
The Belarusian diplomatic mission in Switzerland will be led by Aleksandr Ganevich, the deputy head of the main directorate – head of the analysis, planning, visa and tariff policy department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Belarus president makes new appointments
The president also approved the appointment of: Andrei Sedukov as chairman of the Krichev District Executive Committee...

Three models for introducing 5G technology in Belarus under consideration
In line with the competitive model every cell carrier will build passive and active infrastructure for 5G networks on its own...

Lukashenko wants more vigorous cooperation between Belarus, Croatia
"Numerous personal contacts, economic and regional ties and active cooperation within the framework of international organizations attest to good prospects of Belarus-Croatia relations"...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Mozambique
The Belarusian president emphasized Belarus’ interest in the further development of bilateral cooperation across multiple fields...

Lukashenko sends Statehood Day greetings to Slovenia
"The positive experience of bilateral cooperation in politics, trade and humanitarian field, consistent support by Ljubljana of the dialogue between Belarus and the European Union create a solid foundation for promoting bilateral cooperation"...

Belarus, ODIHR discuss international observation of presidential election campaign
"On 24 June, Belarus Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko had a phone conversation with Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir, Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe"...

Belarus, Hungary intend to expand cooperation in nuclear energy
In particular, the parties discussed the possibility of involving Belarusian organizations in the construction of the infrastructure of the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary...

EAEU approves agreement on exchanging credit data
The agreement provides for the opportunity for residents of the EAEU member states to request and receive their credit reports from their home country while applying for loans in other member states...

Belarus, IBRD sign €100m loan agreement to upgrade higher education
The funds will be used to create a modern educational environment in higher education institutions, introduce innovative approaches and technologies in teaching, stimulate the transformation process in administration, and ensure high-quality education...

Regional development seen as priority of SDG efforts in Belarus
Its main drivers will be specialization, integrated approach, enterprise and cooperation...

Belarus interested in developing bilateral ties with Luxembourg
"I am convinced that further intensification of cooperation between our countries, including in investment and finance, transport, logistics, and information technology, fully meets the mutual interests"...

Lukashenko wishes happy birthday to Armenia president
The Belarusian president also mentioned an invaluable contribution of Armen Sarkissian to the development of Belarus-Armenia relations...

Lukashenko cites accomplishments in response to criticism of current government
"They say that big things can be properly appreciated only from some distance away. They are right. In the years of sovereign development we’ve made a huge step forward in the manufacturing sector, agriculture, technologies, and social sphere"...

Lukashenko wants major projects in investment programs of regions
Aleksandr Lukashenko referred to Grodno as an example. It has been decided to build a new plant in Grodno to make mineral fertilizers...

Russian government okays amendments to Belarusian nuclear power plant loan agreement
The draft protocol provides for extending the period of use of the loan by two years – till the end of 2022. Apart from that, the interest rate is fixed at 3.3% per annum...

Belarus, Uzbekistan work to set up joint genetic breeding center
"It is important to provide a partner with a full range of goods and services. For example, a commercial dairy farm needs necessary equipment, design and building services, the basic herd, personnel training and improvement of their qualification, scientific and technological support"...

Belarus, Russia sign agreement on mutual recognition of visas
Under the agreement, foreign citizens who have Belarusian visas will be able to enter Russia and, vice versa, holders of Russian visas will be allowed to enter Belarus. Foreign visitors will be able to travel by air, rail and six roads specified in the annex to the agreement...