Events

Marat Markov appointed Culture Minister of Belarus
“I was somewhat surprised when I learned that Marat Markov had requested the position of culture minister, but I welcomed the idea. With any luck, you will usher in a new era for cultural governance. I would only be glad. He is someone I have seen mature over time. I would only be glad,” the president stated.

Lukashenko appoints new information minister
“I know you won’t be lost,” Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence, noting the experience that the new minister possesses...

Newly appointed vice-premier outlines key priorities in his position
Aleksandr Terekhov will oversee construction, housing and utilities, and transport in the government. Upon his appointment, Aleksandr Terekhov was instructed to strengthen oversight of increasing housing construction volumes, improving quality, and creating and developing infrastructure...

Aleksandr Terekhov appointed deputy prime minister of Belarus
“I approved your candidacy only because you have tried your hand at practically everything and run a fairly good enterprise,” the head of state noted...

Andrei Mokhor appointed BelTA’s Director General
Prior to this appointment, Andrei Mokhor worked as Director of the News Broadcasting Directorate at the Second National TV Channel...

Top senator shares details of lawmaking plans of Belarus’ Council of Republic
Natalya Kochanova drew attention to the need for the country’s corps of people’s representatives to work actively with people, identify problematic issues, and reflect them in Belarus’ legal acts...

Top Belarusian official in Myanmar for presidential inauguration
At Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, the Belarusian delegation led by Igor Sergeyenko was met by Myanmar’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ko Ko Kyaw. During a brief conversation, the parties exchanged views on the development of Belarusian-Myanmar relations and discussed the program of the visit...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev
The head of state emphasized that Sergei Lebedev has done a great deal to enhance the authority of the integration bloc on the external front, including in terms of expanding the international agenda...

Belarus’ embassy in DPRK to open by 1 August 2026
The corresponding resolution was signed by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin...

Lukashenko hears report from Gomel Oblast governor
In light of the upcoming major working trip of the head of state to the southeastern regions of Belarus, the governor reported on specific issues that are under the president's control in the context of regional development. These include the expansion of the manufacturing base, the development of new promising industries in the agricultural sector, and the operation of district agro-service centers...

Belarus, China agree to expand cooperation in training managerial personnel
The Chinese side expressed its readiness to expand cooperation in education and invited mid‑ and senior‑level Belarusian public officers to participate in short-term training programs offered by the CPC Central Party School...

Lukashenko hears report from Vitebsk Oblast governor
The report covered the spring sowing campaign in Vitebsk Oblast and what makes it unique, given the climate of Belarus’ northernmost region. The head of state was briefed on the sowing progress and which crops are being favored...

Belarus approves draft export credit agreement with Sudan
According to the document, the Industry Ministry is authorized to conduct negotiations on the draft framework agreement and may, if necessary, introduce non-substantive changes to it...

Belarus, UAE call for swift resolution of situation in Middle East
The parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East, as well as issues of bilateral cooperation between Belarus and the United Arab Emirates. The parties expressed concern over the ongoing deterioration of the situation in the Middle East region and noted the importance of an early cessation of hostilities...

DPRK ambassador presents credentials to Belarusian FM
“The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further developing and deepening bilateral cooperation between Belarus and the DPRK in various areas. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the top‑level visit to Pyongyang,” the ministry noted...

Open, friendly nature of Belarus-Mongolia relations noted at meeting in Belarusian MFA
The parties also discussed matters related to holding events in the political and economic spheres that directly affect the intensity of bilateral cooperation...

Lukashenko congratulates To Lam on election as Vietnam’s president
Aleksandr Lukashenko reaffirmed Belarus’ interest in further deepening multifaceted cooperation, which should be supported by the coordination and signing of a roadmap for the development of bilateral relations for 2026-2028...

Interparliamentary dialogue, intensified economic ties: Aleinik meets with Mongolian ambassador
The parties exchanged views on the development of Belarus-Mongolia relations. They noted the strong momentum in bilateral cooperation over the past five years, including the successful implementation of a number of important initiatives to strengthen ties between Belarus and Mongolia...

Defense Ministry: Belarus is ready to interact with CSTO across the board
A bilateral meeting of Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Taalatbek Masadykov took place at premises of the Belarusian Defense Ministry...

Belarus parliament delegation to participate in IPU’s 152nd assembly in Istanbul
It is expected that on the eve of the Assembly’s opening a session of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union will take place, during which only two candidates for the post of the secretary general will be selected. These two candidates will then be presented during the Assembly session...