Events

Belarus, Germany hold consultations on cooperation in politics, economy
During the videoconference the parties had a substantive exchange of views on the priorities and ways to expand the cooperation between Belarus and Germany in politics, security, economy, energy, digitalization, environment nd sustainable development...

Union State High Level Group to hold video conference on 5 June
One of the issues high on the agenda is the transit of Belarusian goods through Russia to clients in other states of the Eurasian Economic Union...

Lukashenko offers condolences over passing of EOC President Janez Kocijancic
The president recalled that thanks to the authority and personal support of Janez Kocijancic the Belarusian capital city successfully organized the 2nd European Games...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Italy President Sergio Mattarella
"Using this great opportunity, I want to express my sincere hope that you will be able to visit hospitable Belarus in the near future as soon as the situation gets back to normal"...

Lukashenko wishes Pashinyan speedy recovery
The two leaders discussed efforts to combat coronavirus in the two countries and exchanged views on ways to respond to emerging challenges...

EAEU, Egypt to step up FTA talks
"More than that, we view Egypt as a gateway to Africa"...

Belarus to use WB funds to buy PPE, equip emergency wards
The World Bank’s funds (€90 million) are meant to finance Belarus’ coronavirus response project...

World Bank to support establishment of STEM research center in Belarusian State University
The STEM center will allow organizing practice-oriented education in various innovative fields. It will definitely meet needs of branches of the economy...

EEC Board to discuss COVID-19 response in EAEU
"After the approval by the EEC Board, the document will be considered by the EEC Council and submitted too the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council"...

Eddy current testing of steam generators of Belarusian nuclear power plant finished
Eddy current testing is supposed to make sure the metal of the primary equipment in the reactor compartment has kept its technical characteristics after hot trials...

CIS heads of government adopt package of documents on cooperation
One of the key documents submitted to the CIS Heads of Government Council was the draft CIS Economic Development Strategy for the period until 2030...

Schengen visa for Belarusians to cost €35 from 1 July 2020
On 29 May the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received an official notification from the EU about the completion of procedures to ratify the agreements...

Lukashenko confirms plans to form new government
The head of state explained that this way he wants people to see and understand who will be the country’s top decision-makers...

CIS Heads of Government Council to meet in Tashkent on 6 November
The heads of government exchanged opinions on the economic cooperation in the CIS...

CIS urged to join forces to minimize impact of pandemic on economy
"In my view, it is time we take systemic action to implement the common economic strategy aimed at strengthening the CIS self-sufficiency, primarily in areas that ensure the health and livelihood of people"...

Belarus PM: CIS states need to complete work on free trade zone for services
"I believe that the improvement of conditions for mutual access to markets can become a serious driver for the rapid recovery of our economies"...

Presidential decrees signed to support working Belarusians amid pandemic
Decree No.178 on temporary measures to support employers and certain categories of citizens is designed to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the Belarusian economy and ensure social stability...

Belarus MFA hopes to receive EU notification on visa agreement in May
The parties discussed the prospects for holding joint events both Belarus-EU ones and within the framework of the Eastern Partnership initiative...

CIS heads of government to hold video conference on 29 May
One of the key documents to be submitted to the Heads of Government Council will be the draft CIS Economic Development Strategy through 2030...

Plans to introduce biometric passports in Belarus in 2021 still in place
"Let’s hope that our partners from other countries will arrive in Belarus in time to tune the software and equipment so that we could start issuing biometric documents in January"...