Events

Lukashenko: Iran’s resilience on world stage commands respect
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and the Iranian people as the country celebrates the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution...

Details of launching domestic ammunition production in Belarus revealed
In his words, in the last few years the State Authority for Military Industry of Belarus often had to implement projects from scratch starting with the formation of the scientific school...

Belarus attends BRICS Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa meeting in New Delhi
The Belarusian side confirmed its interest in joining the New Development Bank, which will help realize the economic potential of all member states and partner countries of the association...

Belarus looks to maintain high-paced, high-level cooperation with Vietnam
During a brief conversation, the ambassador congratulated Pham Minh Chinh on the New Year, noted the active momentum of Belarusian-Vietnamese cooperation at the new level of strategic partnership, and confirmed Belarus’ commitment to implementing all agreements reached at the highest level...

Government approves national action plan for the Year of the Belarusian Woman
The national action plan outlines 61 events, encompassing media converge of the year’s theme, thematic events (including sporting and concert events, among others), as well as the legal regulation of support for women...

Lukashenko generally supports draft decree on scientific activity
However, he noted, the fundamental issue is not the funding of science, as it is. The question lies in increasing the efficiency of this process...

Congress of Belarusian Scientists planned for second half of 2026 or early 2027
"The congress must yield strategic decisions, which must be carefully deliberated and prepared"...

Belarus hosts over 11,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
The head of state has decided in favor of extending the visa-free travel program for citizens of 38 European countries through 31 December 2026...

Diplomat reaffirms Belarus’ commitment to enhancing bilateral dialogue in meeting with Brazilian president
The Ambassador particularly emphasized that Belarus and Brazil share a commitment to building a strong, socially oriented state and aspire to a sustainable and just world order. Belarus is a reliable partner and friend of Brazil and is committed to intensifying bilateral dialogue in all areas of mutual interest...

Belarusian specialists contribute to Hungarian Paks II project
The Belarusian Embassy in Hungary highlighted that Belarus is not only a reliable partner but also a provider of advanced expertise in the field of nuclear energy...

Expanding inter-party ties, engagement within BRICS. Belarus, Brazil strengthen cooperation
The head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission held a meeting with Secretary of International Relations of the Workers' Party Humberto Costa, who is also a member of the Commission on Foreign Relations and National Defense of the Federal Senate of Brazil and with representatives of the party's international relations secretariat...

Plans to toughen electronic cigarette trade licensing requirements in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “Medics are worried about the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes. Particularly among young Belarusians: students of higher education institutions and of secondary schools. Appeals to restrict and even totally ban their production and trade are made increasingly often”...

Lukashenko compares savings on street lighting to annual pension increase
The head of state noted that reducing the operating hours of street lighting, even by a short period, results in significant savings for the country...

Boosting Belarus-China relations: Focus on parliament and regions
The meeting focused on the further development of all-weather and comprehensive strategic cooperation between Belarus and China across various sectors, including interparliamentary ties. The parties positively assessed Belarusian-Chinese interaction over the past year, which was marked by an active bilateral agenda at all levels...

Lukashenko confronts governors over livestock deaths
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko once again raised the issue of livestock mortality during a meeting with senior members of the Council of Ministers...

Belstat to calculate GDP based on updated System of National Accounts
"This will allow us to evaluate intangible assets such as databases and the digital economy. We are collaborating with the High-Tech Park and the National Bank, planning an experimental GDP calculation by 2028"...

Belarusian army receives 16 new products from State Authority for Military Industry in 2025
Among the key new developments, he highlighted the MZKT 690003 021 “BTR V2” armored personnel carrier, the BM 9A33 MB combat vehicle of the OSA AKM air defense missile system, the R 936 “AERO” VHF radio monitoring and jamming system, and several others...

Belarusian ambassador participates in World Governments Summit in Dubai
The embassy pointed out that this event is one of the leading international platforms in the field of public administration and sustainable development, bringing together more than 6,000 representatives of governments, international organizations, the private sector, and the expert community from around the world...

Legislative changes ease border zone access for Belarusians
The document expands the list of documents that grant Belarusian citizens access to the border zone. Valid forms of identification now include pension certificates, disability certificates, student ID cards, and pupil ID cards...

Lukashenko urges to boost regional ties with Kazakhstan
The head of state noted that the development of interregional ties is also a focus for MPs in both countries. Furthermore, Belarus and Kazakhstan are preparing to hold a thematic forum on interregional cooperation...