Events

Lukashenko expresses condolences to Japan over flood victims
“On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself I would like to express sincere condolences to you, as well as families and friends of the victims and all those who were affected by the flooding”...

Lukashenko offers condolences to Turkey over train derailment victims
Alexander Lukashenko wished speedy recovery to the injured and offered words of support to the Turkish president and all Turkish people...

Amendments by Belarusian MPs in resolutions of OSCE PA general committees
Member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Rakhmanov made a speech during the session of the OSCE PA General Committee on Democracy, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Questions...

Belarus invites Serbia to switch from trade to investment, R&D cooperation
“Serbia is an important trade and economic partner for Belarus and a place we can rely on in the Balkans.” Belarus-Serbia trade has increased by nearly 4.5 times over the course of nine years of free trade regime, getting close to $240 million in 2017...

Belarus, Japan discuss UN Security Council reform
Andrei Dapkiunas noted that Belarus supports the discussion of ways to enhance the effectiveness and representativeness of the UN Security Council but insists on a balanced, progressive and consensual approach to the reform...

Belarusian-Turkish interparliamentary cooperation discussed in Ankara
Mikhail Myasnikovich asked the Turkish side to facilitate early consideration of the draft agreement on the recognition of diplomas of higher education, and thanked Ismail Kahraman for his personal contribution to the strengthening of the Belarusian-Turkish cooperation...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to actress Zinaida Kiriyenko
Alexander Lukashenko noted that the Belarusian audience greatly values the work of the actress. “I am convinced that your work will keep promoting friendship and cultural ties between our nations,” the head of state underlined...

Makei welcomes positive trends in foreign economic relations
Vladimir Makei emphasized that economic matters have always been and remain the major criteria for evaluating the work of foreign diplomatic missions...

Belarusian MPs support resolution of OSCE PA Ad Hoc Committee on Countering Terrorism
Valery Voronetsky stressed that the fight against terrorism will be really effective when an integrated approach is used to all transnational security threats which is aimed primarily at identifying and addressing their root causes...

Belarus in favor of stronger cooperation in digital economy on Eurasian continent
According to Boleslav Pirshtuk, Belarusian MPs have repeatedly stated it is necessary to overcome economic disunity in the OSCE space and establish bridges between the East and the West...

Belarus invites OSCE PA Silk Road Support Group to discuss regional cooperation in Minsk
Boleslav Pirshtuk also noted that the group is growing into an effective parliamentary platform for discussion of a diverse range of issues of political, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation...

Myasnikovich to head Belarusian delegation at Turkish president inauguration ceremony
Mikhail Myasnikovich is scheduled to meet with acting speaker of the Turkish Parliament Ismail Kahraman. The new speaker will be elected on 13 July 2018...

IMF mission starts working in Belarus
A mission of the International Monetary Fund led by Jacques Miniane will work in Belarus on 9-13 July...

Belarus’ resolution on digital economy added to agenda of OSCE PA session in Berlin
The draft resolution on the promotion of digital economy to secure economic growth in the OSCE that was proposed by the Belarusian MPs was unanimously supported by the members of the Standing Committee and was included into the agenda of the session...

Latvian MPs to visit Belarus on 9-11 July
The parties are set to discuss bilateral cooperation focusing on trade and economic matters, security issues, fight against corruption, regulation, border and customs controls...

Belarus teams up with international partners for major project to achieve SDGs
The number one task today is elaboration of a concept of the National Strategy for Sustainable Social and Economic Development for the period till 2035...

Belarus, UK discuss arms control activities for 2019
“The parties evaluated cooperative efforts in 2017-2018, discussed proposals aimed at increasing the efficiency of joint work, and finalized cooperation plans in arms control in 2019”...

British MPs see potential for stronger trade ties with Belarus
"Visits to various enterprises and the Hi-Tech Park demonstrated the potential for stronger trade ties while our appreciation of the culture and legacy of Belarus vividly showed considerable opportunities for tourism"...

Belarus, USA discuss cooperation prospects
Vladimir Makei thanked Robert Raily for his efforts to establish constructive dialogue between Minsk and Washington...

Uzbekistan curious about Belarusian nuclear power plant construction experience
Since the Uzbek government has decided in favor of building a nuclear power plant of their own, Belarus’ experience will be useful for Uzbekistan...