Events

Preparation for Belarus-India highest-level visits discussed in Minsk
The parties discussed topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda, including ways to strengthen global and regional security, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and fight against terrorism...

Belarus-Russia intergovernmental group drawing up agenda of future talks
"Putting together this group is another opportunity to resolve longstanding problems. We have tried all kinds of formats in our integration associations, and such a format as working groups and expert groups has proved as one of the best"...

Austrian minister of foreign affairs to visit Belarus
Karin Kneissl is also set to attend a ceremony to inaugurate a new building of the Embassy of Austria in Belarus, the Austrian diplomatic mission informed...

Belarus ready to help restore Syrian economy
The sides reached an agreement on stepping up the political dialogue between the two countries. Topical aspects of development of Belarusian-Syrian relations in trade, economy, and humanitarian affairs were discussed as well...

Belarus to cooperate with World Bank’s Human Capital Project
As a result of this cooperation, Belarus will be able to join the World Bank’s Human Capital Index, which is part of the Human Capital Project. Taking into account Belarus’ position on the Human Capital Index, the group is expected to outline ways to improve the country’s human capital policy...

Belarus, Latvia discuss interparliamentary cooperation
The meeting touched upon Belarusian-Latvian relations as well as Belarus’ interaction with the European Union...

Origins of Belarusian diplomacy discussed at Foreign Ministry
The participants of the roundtable session focused on key milestones of the Belarusian diplomatic service development. They analyzed the origins of the national diplomacy in hindsight...

Over 450 students, educators to receive grants from Belarus president’s special fund
Financial support will also be provided to student research laboratories...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Myanmar
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Win Myint and the people of Myanmar as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Lukashenko: The disaster in Magnitogorsk left no Belarusian unmoved
Belarus has been monitoring progress of the search and rescue operation in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk with alarm and tension. The disaster, which occurred on New Year’s eve, has left no Belarusian unmoved...

Lukashenko orders tax cuts, suspends inspections in Orsha District
The program seeks to address key issues of Orsha District. Its ultimate goal is to create conditions conducive to comprehensive social and economic development of the district...

Belarus offers online registration for foreign travelers
Since 2 January 2019 foreign nationals and stateless persons who are temporarily staying in Belarus will be able to get registered on the website portal.gov.by without having to visit a local police office...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over Magnitogorsk tragedy
“The hearts of Belarusians are filled with deep pain from irretrievable losses. We mourn together with brotherly Russian people and share their grief,” the message of condolences reads...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Sudan
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Sudan President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir and the people of Sudan as the country celebrates Independence Day...

Krutoi appointed Belarus' manager in AIIB
Finance Minister Maksim Yermolovich has been appointed deputy manager...

French parliamentary delegation to visit Belarus in 2019
“Special attention will be on strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation and the role of parliamentary dimension in the expansion of trade and economic ties and investment partnership between the two countries”...

Lukashenko off to Russia on working visit
In Moscow, the leaders of the two states will continue the discussion of the most important issues of the Belarusian-Russian cooperation which were talked over in detail in the Kremlin on 25 December...

Medvedev signs order to set up Russia-Belarus working group
Minister for Economic Development Maxim Oreshkin will lead the group on Russia’s behalf. The group will also include representatives of different agencies, the State Duma, the Federation Council and the Accounts Chamber...

Belarus, Armenia sign agreement on cooperation in culture for 2019-2022
The agreement provides for holding Belarus Culture Days in Armenia in 2019 and the Days of Armenian Culture in Belarus in 2020. The Days of Belarusian Cinema in Armenia and the Days of Armenian Cinema in Belarus are to be held as well...

Lukashenko, Putin to meet in Moscow 29 December
In Moscow, the leaders of the two states will continue the discussion of the most important issues of the Belarusian-Russian cooperation which were talked over in detail in the Kremlin on 25 December...