Events

Lukashenko encourages athletes to compete for victory
“How can people compete for money? I don’t understand. You should always compete for victory. After victory you can ask what you want – money, housing, land plots, etc. But what are you going to tell people without sports results?”...

Lukashenko to attend CSTO summit in Kyrgyzstan on 27-28 November
Aleksandr Lukashenko will lay out Belarus’ vision of strengthening international and regional security and its various segments...

Makei: OSCE should not disregard positive things in Belarus’ elections
“It is important that a mission coming to monitor elections should not only criticize negative things related to electoral processes and voting results, but also pay attention to some positive things,” the minister said...

Belarus interested in closer cooperation with Russian machine-building companies
Belarus is interested in closer cooperation with Russian machine-building companies, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast Anton Alikhanov...

Belarus’ best practices in achieving SDGs promoted internationally
The new UNDP country program in Belarus for 2021-2025 will highlight such areas as green economy, digitalization, and strengthening Belarus’ position at the international level, including in the field of achieving the SDGs, Alexandra Solovieva noted...

Belarus, EU discuss development of relations after changes in EU Commission
“Our meeting is taking place as the European Commission is gearing up for the changing of the guard. I know that you will be in charge of the EC Commission for Budget and Administration. This is a very important job. Budget issues are one of the most responsible missions,”Sergei Rumas said...

Super-large holding company suggested to address issues in Vitebsk Oblast agricultural sector
“I have read the draft decree. The main provisions provide for the radical restructuring of the entire management system of the agricultural industry in Vitebsk Oblast. The proposed super-large holding company will hold two-thirds of its territory,” the head of state noted...

Belarus president hosts conference to discuss government communications system
“The president uses stationary communications solutions developed in Belarus. All the top officials and members of the government can use rather good stationary communications solutions. The fact is that we are absolutely independent in this case is the most important one. We’ve created our own communications systems, our own data encryption centers that are inaccessible to foreign intelligence services”...

At least half of disagreements on Belarus-Russia integration roadmaps settled
The premier underlined that at least 20 integration roadmaps are ready for signing by now. “At the same time, we have not found common ground on some difficult issues today. However, it does not mean that solutions cannot be found,” the premier added...

Belarus representative to UN meets with UN secretary-general
“The sides exchanged views on topical issues of the international agenda and discussed interaction between Belarus and the UN agencies in priority avenues of cooperation”...

Lukashenko: Government has done a lot for elite sport
“The state has done a lot for high performance sport. Our training grounds, arenas and training conditions are the envy of many countries,” the head of state said...

Viktor Lukashenko elected first vice president of Belarus’ NOC
Olympic champion Dmitry Dovgalenok, deputy chairman of the Belarusian Canoeing Federation, has been elected NOC vice president...

Belarus, Russia sign foreign policy coordinated action program
Vladimir Makei explained that the program signed on 18 November outlined common goals and tasks, the main avenues for coordinating actions in the international scene...

Lukashenko: No document conflicting with Constitution will be signed with Russia
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, when countries join some associations, they expect it will boost their economies. “What is happening in Belarus?”...

Lukashenko plans to visit Latvia in H1 2020
According to the Belarusian head of state, the preparations for the visit are underway. He added that he is looking forward to visiting Latvia. It is important that the trip is well prepared to bring benefits, he added...

Possible amendments to Constitution submitted to Belarus president
“I have said that we need to make steps in this direction. It would be silly from me to say that we will change the Constitution by the presidential election,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “Elements of the new Constitution from the point of view of the Constitutional Court have been submitted to me”...

Belarus-sponsored resolution against human trafficking adopted by UN
The resolution was co-sponsored by 80 countries, including Australia, Austria, Germany, Georgia, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Canada, China, France, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, and the United States...

Belarus suggests amending agreement with Russia on border protection
“A number of provisions of the agreement have certainly grown outdated. A lot of time has passed; the situation has changed. A number of provisions of the agreement are really useful and are observed by the two parties. But in general, the document requires updating and strengthening,” Stanislav Zas noted...

Zas: Purchase of Su-30SM fighter jets is part of Belarus Air Force rearming effort
The first two Su-30SM fighter jets purchased from Russia landed in Belarus on 13 November. According to Stanislav Zas, that was a historical day for the Belarusian Armed Forces and an important event for the entire country...

PM: Belarus will sign roadmaps with Russia only if its interests taken into account
According to the Belarusian head of government, tax burden is easier in Russia and Belarusian economic entities could benefit from switching to lower tax rates. This, however, raises a question of compensation for the budget due to drop-out revenues...