Events

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration invites Belarus’ Investigative Committee to sign memorandum
"After signing the memorandum with the FBI, the equally important U.S. law enforcement agency, the Drug Enforcement Administration, has also addressed us with a proposal to conclude a similar memorandum of cooperation"...

Marinich presents credentials to Uzbekistan president
The ambassador held talks with the head of state after the ceremony to discuss the status and prospects of the Belarusian-Uzbek relations and upcoming high-level events...

Belarus president sends greetings to Pakistan president-elect Arif Alvi
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko as sent greetings to Arif Alvi who was elected President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan...

Belarus-EU relations in spotlight of ministerial consultations in Berlin
During the negotiations the parties discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral interaction, cooperation between Belarus and the EU, and the situation in the region...

Belarus’ government points to economic slowdown, hopes to end 2018 above forecast
Today, the GDP growth exceeds the parameters laid out in the forecast. Although, on the other hand, in recent months (second and third quarters) we saw some slowdown in the growth which was mainly associated with external factors...

Lukashenko receives report on investigation of notable criminal cases
Besides, Alexander Lukashenko touched upon the cooperation of the investigation committees of Belarus and Russia...

Trilateral contact group on Ukraine in session in Minsk
The talks of the contact group were preceded by the meetings of the working groups in the Belarusian capital...

Belarus’ state awards bestowed on 120 people
State awards have been conferred upon 120 people from all walks of life in recognition of many years of dedicated work, high professionalism and exceptional performance of their duties, courage and bravery in difficult situations...

Belarus, China approve sci-tech cooperation program for 2019-2020
The participants of the meeting discussed the development of joint innovation infrastructure and new high-tech manufacturing facilities, including on the basis of the Chinese-Belarusian industrial park Great Stone...

Hungarian Ambassador presents copies of credentials to Belarus FM
Vladimir Makei congratulated Zsolt Csutora on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in Belarus and expressed hope for further expansion of friendly and constructive relations between Belarus and Hungary...

Talks on Ukraine resume in Minsk
The Belarusian capital is hosting the meeting of the working groups of the trilateral contact group promoting peace settlement in Ukraine...

Belarus, Germany to bolster economic, investment ties
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko is visiting the Federal Republic of Germany on 4-6 September...

Belarus, South Korea to expand cooperation in e-government
While welcoming the successful cooperation in the area of high technologies, including in the context of the industrial and technology parks, the parties stressed the need to raise bilateral contacts to a new level...

Belarus, Ecuador may close embassies on mutual basis
According to him, the Belarusian leader instructed to analyze the situation and make a concrete proposal on closing the embassy in Ecuador and the possible transfer of this embassy to a different country in terms of promising cooperation development...

Belarus intends to share innovative potential with Southeast Asia countries
Dmitry Shevtsov made a report on the AIPA’s main theme “Towards a Resilient and Innovative Community”. He noted that the Belarusian Parliament welcomes the growing interaction with the parliaments of Southeast Asia...

Kremlin confirms preparations for Putin’s participation in forum of regions in Mogilev
The fifth Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia is scheduled to take place in Mogilev on 11-12 October...

Lukashenko, Makei discuss ambassador candidates to Russia
As BelTA reported earlier, the former Ambassador to Russia Igor Petrishenko was recently appointed deputy prime minister...

Lukashenko, Makei discuss foreign economy and forthcoming international events
"Our general foreign policy priorities have been identified. No matter whether someone likes it or not, the multi-vector nature of our politics is predetermined by our place in the world determined by Our Lord. There is no escaping it"...

Belarus-Russia Union State agricultural policy to be discussed in Gorky
The plenary session will discuss innovative systems in cattle breeding in Belarus and Russia, in particular, a possibility to set up common specialized selection and genetic centers...

PMs discuss Belarus-Russia interaction in Union State, EAEU
“During a phone conversation Dmitry Medvedev and Sergei Rumas discussed topical issues of trade and economic cooperation, the two countries’ interaction within the framework of the Union State and the Eurasian Economic Union and the schedule of the forthcoming Russia-Belarus contacts”...