Events

Belarus, UAE discuss cooperation in defense industry
The crown prince welcomed increasing contacts between Belarus and the UAE in all the areas, including in the defense industry...

Belarus to attend OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna
Boleslav Pirshtuk will inform the participants of the OSCE PA Silk Road Support Group meeting about the format and the program of the OSCE PA Silk Road Support Group conference due in Minsk on 29-30 April...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Metropolitan Pavel
“Preserving the great traditions of humanity and grace, the Eastern Orthodox Church holds a decent place in our sovereign state. Let the standing of the Orthodoxy keep growing, as Orthodoxy serves as a moral compass for many people inspiring them for creative work”...

Belarusian, Russian regulatory bodies discuss nuclear power plant pilot safety calculations
Representatives of the Belarusian and Russian regulatory bodies also put together a joint events schedule for 2019-2020...

Minsk may host high-level event to mark 10th anniversary of Eastern Partnership
Acknowledging Belarus' increased interest in the multilateral dimension of the Eastern Partnership, the Commissioner discussed the possibility for Minsk to host a high-level event in the framework of the 10thanniversary of the Eastern Partnership...

PM: Absence of Belarus-EU basic agreement counterproductive for both sides
“I would like to know what should be done to accelerate the conclusion of the Belarus-EU basic agreement, because such a legal vacuum between the neighbors is certainly counterproductive for both sides,” Sergei Rumas said...

Lukashenko named most popular foreign politician in Ukraine
When asked about a foreign leader whose decision-making style and political behavior the future president of Ukraine should emulate, 13.44% of respondents named Alexander Lukashenko...

Belarus, UAE discuss military cooperation
The Belarusian defense minister met with Minister of State for Defense of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bawardi and Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Hamad Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithy...

Russia asked for support in development of sports in Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko made a corresponding request when speaking about figure skating. He remarked that all bases and major schools were situated in Russia in Soviet times. They have been developed and surpassed that level in recent time. “There are too many coaches and especially athletes in Russia”...

Lukashenko: The tax maneuver was not discussed with Putin in Sochi
“We are going to discuss the tax maneuver, but apart from the tax maneuver we have many other problems, which no one else can resolve but us. At least we should give a nudge to that effect. And we are doing just that”...

Belarus’ MFA tells about preparations for Lukashenko’s visit to Munich for MSC
"Because of the need to solve important issues of the Belarusian-Russian relations during the talks with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Sochi the participation in the Munich Conference at the level of the President of the Republic of Belarus was impossible this time"...

Lukashenko extends Statehood Day greetings to Serbia
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic as the country celebrates Statehood Day...

Lukashenko congratulates agrarians on 100th anniversary of agricultural industry
“One hundred years ago a new era was opened in the history of Belarus. It was highlighted by the example of the labor feat of people, dedicated and productive work of agrarians for the benefit of the country,” the head of state said....

Belarusian diaspora in Poland invited to assist expansion of bilateral ties
Greeting representatives of the diaspora, Mikhail Myasnikovich said that cooperation of the Belarusian state with the Belarusians living abroad has recently gained momentum. The corresponding law has been passed...

Belarus, United States discuss cooperation prospects
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko met with U.S. Charge d’affaires Jenifer Moore on 14 February...

Lukashenko offers condolences to North Macedonia president over bus crash victims
“It is with deep pain and sorrow that Belarus has learned the news about numerous victims of a passenger bus crash near Laskarci,” the head of state remarked...

Belarus-Uzbekistan forum of regions tentatively scheduled for June
We are set to hold the event in June,” Sergei Rakhmanov said. “We expect serious participation and will be guided by the roadmap for cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan,” he added...

Belarus intends to continue promoting new Helsinki Process initiative
“It is important for Belarus to continue promoting the initiative put forward by the Belarusian president to launch the new Helsinki Process in the OSCE,” MP Valery Voronetsky noted. “The initiative aims to build confidence and to promote cooperation in the OSCE region,” he added...

Belarus, Tajikistan discuss military cooperation prospects
The Tajikistan delegation is led by Deputy Defense Minister for Arms and Military Hardware, Major-General Mahmadzoda Suhrob Talbak...

Representatives of Belarusian Union of Afghanistan War Veterans receive state awards
Representatives of the Belarusian Union of Afghanistan War Veterans received state awards in recognition of their public activities, a big personal contribution to the development of the veterans movement of internationalist soldiers and the patriotic education of young people...