Events

More information revealed about measures to fix law enforcement work in Belarus
“We’ve been instructed to take measures in response to the negative facts mentioned during the government conference. Control over the fulfillment of these measures has to be tight. No fact should be downplayed or drop out of sight. The measures must be taken”...

Lukashenko briefed on preparations for Belarusian-Russian army exercise
The head of state was told that preparations for the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Union Shield, which is due to take place in autumn, are nearing completion...

Belarus, Egypt to cooperate in antimonopoly regulation
The parties also signed a protocol of the sixth meeting of the Belarusian-Egyptian joint trade commission which met in Minsk on 3-4 September...

Minsk conference outcomes might be reflected in UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy review
"We hope that the Minsk wave of digital security will not subside in New York that will host the Second United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States in June 2020"...

Lukashenko, Zas discuss security issues, recent international meetings
“Security issues are currently in the spotlight. Thanks to this topic Minsk is also widely spoken about due to the conference the UN is organizing here,” the head of state said...

Belarus calls to step up international digital cooperation
The distinctive features of this conference include a new agenda and a broad representation. It is the first time representatives of the OSCE and ASEAN member states have gathered in such a format to discuss such an issue...

Belarus in favor of continuous expert dialogue with Lithuania
The parties discussed the bilateral agenda, including political and economic contacts between the two countries, as well as a number of sensitive issues...

Lukashenko offers condolences to USA over California boat fire victims
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has offered condolences to President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, over numerous victims of the boat fire off Santa Cruz Island in California...

Belarus, China to arrange humanitarian sciences forum in 2020
The forum’s organization was discussed as Ambassador of Belarus to China Kirill Rudy met with President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Xie Fuzhan on 3 September...

Myasnikovich suggests intensifying contacts between IPU, CIS IPA
“The Belarusian parliament is certainly working on the topical issues of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and all the initiatives put forward by international organizations, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the United Nations,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...

Belarus president talks about ‘Internet freedom’
"As a sovereign country Belarus has its own point of view on the matter of moral, ethical, and legal borders of Internet freedom. I speak so freely about the matter of the Internet because none of you can reproach me for restricting Internet in Belarus even a bit"...

Lukashenko: Big terrorist groups are masterminded
"Tell me, who contributed to the emergence of the first large-scale terrorist organizations after the Second World War? Do you remember the war in Afghanistan? We were one of the parties to that war"...

Belarus president concerned about terrorism activities in Dark Web
"The fact that criminals are moving into the hidden network, the so-called Dark Web makes it difficult for governments and the private sector to control it. Terrorists actively use social websites for propaganda and for recruiting new followers"...

Opinion: Warsaw meeting corresponds to Minsk initiatives on international dialogue expansion
“We remain committed to a peaceful regulation of all the issues by political and diplomatic means only,” Stanislav Zas said...

Belarus, San Marino to expand mutually beneficial ties
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Captains Regent of San Marino Nicola Selva and Michele Muratori as the country celebrates National Day...

Belarus, India discuss bilateral high-level visits
The parties shared opinions on the important issues on bilateral and international agenda, discussed the ways to strengthen global and regional security, nuclear non-proliferation and anti-terrorism efforts...

Belarus president talks about possible changes in legislation on drugs
“I don’t even want to talk about narcotics. We’ve recently passed the most rigorous legislation. It was so tough that mothers of those serving prison time have requested some lenience,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted...

Belarus president in favor of equal meals for all kids in schools
The head of state was demonstrated the dishes available in the school’s canteen. The matter of differences in meals for school students was raised. Parents pay for the meals their kids eat in schools...

Lukashenko wants tougher discipline at school
According to the head of state, the discipline at school has deteriorated significantly. Therefore, the education minister and the Minsk mayor were instructed to take measures to restore order and discipline at educational facilities...

Lukashenko calls for comprehensive approach to harvesting
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that harvesting is no longer ‘a battle for harvest’ in Belarus. The country has enough machinery and resources to do harvesting in time and in full...