Events

USA allocates $1.7m to support Belarus’ response to COVID-19
The financial assistance is intended for the healthcare sector, including the preparation of laboratory systems, strengthening the detection of coronavirus cases...

Scientific council for coronavirus being set up at IAAS
"We are currently setting up the scientific council for coronavirus at the International Association of Academies of Sciences. Some academies of sciences have already sent their proposals regarding comprehensive strategic solutions for working in unfavorable conditions"...

Belarus, Ireland discuss cooperation in financial organizations amid COVID-19
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2019 and discussed the ways to foster it in the future...

Lukashenko signs decree to increase support for some population groups
In line with the decree, starting from 1 January 2021, if a woman gives birth to four kids, her maternity leave will be included in her employment history provided that the maternity leave does not exceed 12 years in total (9 years now)...

Minsk expected to host EAEU summit in autumn
"Taking into account the presidency of Belarus in the EAEU, I very much look forward to a meeting of the EAEU heads of state in a face-to-face format and would suggest that it be held in Minsk at a time convenient for you"...

Putin: Common gas transit tariff in EAEU possible only with common budget, taxation
"In the meantime, gas prices should be based on market terms, take into account the costs and investments of suppliers, and ensure a reasonable rate of return on the capital invested in production. It is a common world practice"...

Common energy market viewed among integration cornerstones in EAEU
"Without it, there can be no qualitative progress in the integration. Without it, it is impossible to ensure a level-playing field for all members of the union"...

IAEA issues report following PreOSART mission to Belarus
The team identified 19 issues resulting in 11 recommendations, and 8 suggestions...

Belarus President’s fund to allocate over Br1m to support talented youth
Under the document, the fund’s scholarships have been awarded to 199 students and cadets of higher education institutions...

Belarus FM attends WEF Regional Action Group meeting to discuss economic recovery after pandemic
In the Regional Group, Belarus advocates strengthening the regional dimension of its activities and maintaining crisis-resistant production and supply chains, taking into account the already established economic ties between countries and regions...

Minister: Belarus can boost supplies to countries facing food shortages amid pandemic
"Belarus’ state agricultural policy takes into account the trends in the food market both inside and outside the country"...

CIS permanent plenipotentiaries to hold video conference on 19 May
The CIS diplomats are to sum up the results of the meeting of the CIS Ministerial Council and outline the tasks to implement the documents adopted by the CIS foreign ministers...

Draft Administrative Code, Procedure Law Code submitted for public debate in Belarus
The structure of the Code on Administrative Offenses has been adjusted. The draft authors suggest a categorization of offenses depending on the degree of public harm and severity of the consequences...

Belarus seeks to boost political, business contacts with Norway
"After overcoming temporary difficulties related to the pandemic I invite you to intensify contacts between our governments and business communities with a view to making the most of the existing potential in trade and investment"...

Belarus helps 8,000 Belarusians stranded abroad amid pandemic
Some 300 people came back to Belarus last week alone...

Belarus calls on CEI states to develop joint economic recovery strategies
"It is important that borders should remain open, markets accessible, and people and goods should be able to move freely across the borders and small and medium-sized enterprises should receive support"...

EAEU agriculture ministers to discuss emergency measures amid COVID-19
"Plans are in place to discuss common principles and approaches to ensuring food security, prospects for the development of organic farming in the EAEU"...

Makei, Lavrov discuss Belarusian-Russian relations, integration issues
The ministers reviewed the preparation of the events planned by the ministries of foreign affairs of the two countries...

Belarus continues consultations on WTO accession
The situation with the coronavirus has affected the process of Belarus' accession to the WTO...

Supreme Eurasian Economic Council to hold videoconference meeting on 19 May
It is expected that the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will approve the strategic areas of the development of Eurasian integration until 2025...