Events

Syrian vice-premier to visit Belarus on 20-24 July
Walid al Muallem is scheduled to meet with Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei and hold other official meetings and talks...

Lukashenko offers condolences to Emperor Naruhito over Kyoto deadly fire
According to the head of state, it was with great sorrow that Belarus had learned the news about the tragedy...

Lukashenko, Putin work out new initiatives to deepen Belarus-Russia integration
“The presidents exchanged the views, put forward some new initiatives and tasked the governments with working them out,” Dmitry Krutoi said...

Putin suggests joint training of Belarusian, Russian athletes for Olympics
The Russian president congratulated the Belarusian authorities on the successful organization of the 2nd European Games in Minsk...

Lukashenko: Key decisions on integration agreed with Putin
The Belarusian head of state recalled that in December 2019 the two countries will mark the 20th anniversary of the Union State Treaty. “Over this time a lot has been done to achieve equal rights of citizens of our countries. Government groups are actively working on closer integration and priorities of common development”...

Investment cooperation suggested as agenda of next Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia
The 7th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will take place in Belarus in 2020. “Investment activity is a formula of development and progress. I suggest organizing the next forum of regions with this agenda”...

Helsinki-2 initiative deemed vital for common European security
“Helsinki-2 will not avoid the thorny way towards common European security. Considering the breakdown of the system of strategic stability and arms control, it is necessary to act in a consolidated and coordinated manner”...

Another round of talks on Ukraine starts in Minsk
The meeting of the working groups will be followed by the talks of the Trilateral Contact Group...

Lukashenko on working visit to Russia
The heads of state are also planning to hold bilateral talks to discuss the development of trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Russia and the interaction in the Union State...

Lukashenko off to Russia on working visit
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russia President Vladimir Putin will attend the plenary meeting of the 6th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in St. Petersburg on 18 July...

High hope for Belarus-Russia mutual visa recognition agreement by year end
The ambassador believes that this document will be signed by the end of 2019 because both Belarus and Russia have finished the relevant intrastate approval procedures...

Lukashenko presents Order of Honor to governor of Russia’s Primorsky Krai
Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked Oleg Kozhemyako for the meaningful constructive cooperation with Belarus and highlighted his efforts to promote economic cooperation, his considerable contribution to the strengthening of the traditions of friendship and cooperation between Belarus and Russia...

Presidents of Belarus, Russia to visit Valaam Monastery
Vladimir Putin and Aleksandr Lukashenko will visit the Valaam Stauropegic Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior...

Lukashenko to pay working visit to Russia 17-18 July
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russia President Vladimir Putin will attend the plenary meeting of the 6th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in St. Petersburg on 18 July...

Minister: Minsk European Games have contributed to nation’s health
"We did benefit in any way. Let's have a loot at what has been done. Many sports facilities have been reconstructed and refurbished, transport infrastructure improved. The city has changed for the better. The sports gear for all kinds of sports was purchased in full"...

Lukashenko hails positive trends in Belarus-France interaction
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to France President Emmanuel Macron as the country celebrates French Republic Day...

Belarus ready to provide resources for UN peacemaking operations
The officer expressed Belarus’ readiness for the practical implementation of its commitments regarding the provision of resources for UN peacemaking operations. He also underlined the openness and flexibility of the Belarusian side in cooperation with foreign partners in this area...

Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk hailed as important culturological platform for Belarus-Russia union
Brest maintains twin-town relations with 34 partners, three of them are Ukrainian: Odessa, Lutsk and Ivano-Frankovsk. Many of twinning partners are in Russia: all in all, 13 cities...

Belarus welcomes decision to upgrade Swiss representation in Minsk to full embassy
"During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral political dialogue, the state and prospects for further cooperation between Belarus and Switzerland in economic, humanitarian and cultural fields"...

Belarusian, German military outline prospects of cooperation in peacemaking training
The German side underlined the transparency and adherence to international commitments that Belarus demonstrates in matters of arms control...