Events

Belarus Parliament to receive government program of action 2020 by 18 October
"The president emphasized that the document should pave the way for the unconditional implementation of the program of social and economic development of Belarus for 2016-2020 and a number of instructions laid put in the State of the Nation Address to the Belarusian Parliament and people in April this year"...

Talks on Ukraine resume in Minsk
The Trilateral Contact Group is set to convene later in the day...

Makei, Hahn discuss Belarus-EU partnership priorities
Speaking at the plenary session Vladimir Makei voiced Belarus’ commitment to preserving and promoting the Eastern Partnership as an inclusive, pragmatic and non-confrontational initiative...

Lukashenko receives Bible in Belarusian as gift
According to Metropolitan of Minsk and Zaslavl Pavel, Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus, Belarusian scientists worked on the project for 25 years. “That was very long, hard work. But scientists, including our clergy, have coped well with the task”...

Belarus president describes head of Russian Orthodox Church as kindred spirit
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Patriarch Kirill needs no invitations to visit Belarus because the country is Patriarch Kirill’s country, too. “You are not only a patriarch, but someone close to us,” said the Belarusian leader...

Belarus PM meets with Premier of PRC State Council to discuss bilateral relations
Belarus and China are gearing up to host the Belt and Road international forum in June 2019. Belarus hopes Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend it...

Call to develop model laws in Union State
According to the chairman of the Council of the Republic, model laws in the Union State may serve as a basis for the future national legal framework between the participating states...

Over 70 agreements signed at Belarus-Russia forum of regions in Mogilev
He noted that Belarusian regions have established cooperation with the majority of the Russian Federation entities at the regional level. Special focus is placed on the development of direct ties...

Lukashenko suggests agenda for next forum of regions
"We should discuss a variety of matters related to education, culture, creativity, patriotic upbringing and promotion of a healthy lifestyle among young people. Our young generation should be encouraged to live and work on their native land"...

Putin arrives in Mogilev to attend Forum of Regions of Belarus, Russia
Vladimir Putin was welcomed by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. After the welcoming ceremony, the heads of state headed for the venue of the plenary session of the forum...

Belarus, Afghanistan review progress in fulfilling cooperation agreements
"Belarus knows and highly appreciates your constructive approach to promoting cooperation between Belarus and Afghanistan, as well as your personal contribution to the implementation of our joint projects"...

Rumas, Medvedev meet in Dushanbe
"The meeting of the heads of government of Belarus and Russia took place late in the evening of 11 October. Sergei Rumas and Dmitry Medvedev discussed topical issues of Belarus-Russia cooperation in various sectors, with a focus on economic matters"...

Belarus to host Union State Cabinet meeting in early December
The agenda has been compiled and forwarded for approval, said Grigory Rapota. The agenda touches upon topical avenues of bilateral cooperation such as industrial policy, the enabling of the best conditions for corporations in Belarus and Russia, energy, and transport...

Minsk to host U.S.-Belarus Human Rights Dialogue on 12 October
The U.S. delegation will be headed by Senior Bureau Official for the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Michael Kozak. The Belarusian delegation will be led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko...

Belarus’, EU’s priorities discussed at UN General Assembly
The sides exchanged views on the basic approaches and priorities of Belarus and the European Union at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. Among the priorities Andrea Wiktorin identified the EU resolution on the moratorium on the use of death penalty...

Belarus FM, Armenia's new ambassador discuss prospects of bilateral relations
Vladimir Makei welcomed the new ambassador and wished him success in fostering bilateral relations...

Belarus PM to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government session in Dushanbe
Top on the agenda of the meeting will be trade and economic cooperation, regional economic and trade contacts, and humanitarian and cultural projects within the framework of the SCO...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Metropolitan Filaret, Patriarchal Exarch Emeritus of All Belarus
The president remarked that the commitment of Metropolitan Filaret to the ideals of love and mercy shows how a person can make the society closer to perfection and fill people’s souls with love and kindness...

Belarus’ FM, UNODC Executive Director discuss joint efforts to combat drugs
The parties discussed interaction within the framework of the UNODC regional program for Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine on combating crime and illegal drug trade...

Belarus’ police interested in closer contacts with UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Belarus’ extensive experience allows it to efficiently respond to illegal drug trade, trafficking in human beings, organized crime, thus making a contribution to stability and security in Europe...