Events

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Emperor Naruhito of Japan
The head of state noted that bilateral cooperation has great potential, in particular in trade, manufacturing, investment and technology...

Belarus ready to help Russia finish building Vostochny cosmodrome
"Now if we come to terms on Vostochny, we can redeploy 2-3 construction enterprises over there, which will be able to build homes and industrial facilities using the turn-key principle"...

MFA: Belarus may join WTO in late 2020 - early 2021
"If we technically complete negotiations by the summer, then we will have an administrative and organizational period for about six months as texts, obligations are reconciliation of, each country once again checks all the concluded agreements"...

Belarus’ representative to UN names factors for reaching peace in Ukraine
"Valentin Rybakov reaffirmed Belarus’ unwavering commitment to peaceful settlement of the crisis in the southeast of Ukraine"...

Estonia’s foreign minister to visit Belarus
"Belarus and Estonia have a long and successful history of cooperation in various areas. I am pleased to note that the two countries have recently intensified political cooperation, which will surely be confirmed during the upcoming visit of the Estonian minister of foreign affairs to Belarus"...

Belarus stays committed to creating good neighborhood belt in region
"The Belarusian side looks forward to active fruitful interaction on a large number of items on the agenda and the promotion of initiatives in the UN. Ensuring peace and stability, including in Eastern Europe, is a priority area"...

Belarus holds another round of WTO accession talks
“The Belarusian delegation held a number of bilateral negotiations with several WTO members, including the EU, Canada and Brazil to reduce the list of outstanding issues related to market access for goods and services”...

Belarus intent on developing full-featured relations with Japan
“Today’s Japan causes a dialectic combination of two positive associations all over the world: a country of progress and a country of traditions. The hard-working Japanese people has secured formidable results not only in conventional economy branches but also in the development of cutting-edge technologies and innovations”...

Egypt to open embassy in Minsk
“We welcome Egypt’s plans to open a diplomatic mission in Belarus. We will provide all kinds of assistance and treat Egypt as our closest ally”...

Belarus, Egypt to set up commission on bilateral cooperation, political dialogue
Following the talks between Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo the two countries signed a set of documents...

Belarus concerned over coronavirus-related anti-Chinese sentiments in the world
Belarus has showed a positive example, being among the first countries to send humanitarian aid to China...

Call for direct contacts between parliaments of Belarus, USA
"Minsk and Washington actively collaborate in the areas of mutual interest"...

Lukashenko to visit Egypt on 19-20 February
In Cairo Aleksandr Lukashenko will hold talks with Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi...

Lukashenko expects greater support from EU, Russia in reinforcing common border
"Improving border infrastructure is, of course, not cheap. We look forward to greater support and assistance"...

Lukashenko extends Statehood Day greetings to Serbia
The head of state expressed confidence that the implementation of the agreements reached in Belgrade in December 2019 would allow the states to reach a qualitatively new level of cooperation in trade, investment and humanitarian sectors...

Lukashenko explains why Belarus buys oil in other countries
“We don’t ask for cheap oil. We will buy oil at the world price and will process it. And it will be profitable for the companies”...

Lukashenko: Supranational bodies are not on Belarus-Russia agenda, work on roadmaps will continue
The head of state cited the work on common taxation approaches. In his words, the two countries need to adopt each other’s best practices to set up a state-of-the-art code...

Belarus' approaches to talks on UN Security Council reform outlined
"The deputy minister noted that only a progressive and mutually respectful dialogue can bring the parties closer to the unanimity on the reform, which plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security"...

Isachenko appointed Belarus’ National Coordinator for SDGs
Relevant decree No.52 was signed by head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko on 13 February...

Switzerland's embassy opens in Minsk
"The decision demonstrates Switzerland's interest in the development of relations with Belarus and hope that Belarus will continue the path of democratization and observance of human rights"...