Events

Belarus, China’s Chongqing outline prospects for cooperation
Belarus' Consul General in Chongqing of China Dmitry Yemelyanov met with Li Mingquan, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government...

Ambassador: Belarus-Iran cooperation has gained strong momentum
The ambassador emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation in international organizations and forums such as the United Nations, as well as the constant mutual support of each other’s positions...

Belarus, Venezuela aim for closer cooperation
The Belarusian ambassador and the Venezuelan deputy minister of foreign affairs also discussed key issues on the bilateral agenda, including the organization of joint events, in particular those involving the two states’ foreign ministries...

Belarus approves strategy and national plan for biodiversity conservation
The strategy outlines the following tasks to be implemented by 2030: Maintaining the ecological integrity and connectivity of natural ecosystems; restoring at least 30% of degraded and inefficiently used ecological systems; increasing the area of specially protected natural territories to 9.4% of the country's total area, and the area of territories subject to special protection to 22%...

Lukashenko postpones increase in utility rates for Belarusian households
Aleksandr Lukashenko has decided in favor of rescheduling an increase in utility rates for households from 1 January to 1 March 2026 in order to prevent a significant increase in the financial burden that payments for the utilities represent for citizens...

Lukashenko hears report on Mogilev Oblast, situation in agriculture in focus
The report covered the state of affairs in the region in furtherance of the government conference held the day before to discuss the situation in Vitebsk Oblast. On 3 February the head of state noted that many of the identified issues can also be found in other regions of the country to a certain degree...

Lukashevich: Southeast Asia becomes key focus of Belarus’ foreign policy
The seminar emphasized that developing mutually beneficial cooperation with the states of this part of the world, including through inter‑parliamentary channels, is one of the priorities of Belarus’ foreign policy...

ICAO mission arrives in Belarus
The ICAO expert group arrived to conduct an audit and inspection of the state system for flight safety oversight in Belarus' civil aviation...

Belarus, Sri Lanka aim to boost cooperation
On the same day, a meeting was held with Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku. The parties emphasized the importance of promptly signing an airspace agreement between Belarus and Sri Lanka...

Minister outlines efficient emergency response in report to Belarusian president
The president inquired how the Emergencies Ministry is coordinating the work of all state bodies and ensuring the response to various emergency situations...

Minister: Emergency services placed on high alert in Belarus
“When this system functions effectively, it ensures rapid response, timely mitigation of consequences, and the provision of necessary assistance," the minister added...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Sri Lanka
The head of state noted that deep relations of constructive cooperation have developed between the two countries...

Belarus, Maldives agree to substantially step up cooperation
The parties mentioned the importance of substantially intensifying cooperation in such promising areas as deliveries of Belarusian food, equipment, machines, and vehicles as well as in tourism, healthcare, and education...

Lukashenko slams loss of cattle due to bad weather as moral abnormality
The head of state recalled that even in the past without modern capabilities people would fight for the lives of the animals and save them from frosty weather...

Lukashenko rejects proposal to once again restructure debts in Vitebsk Oblast’s agriculture
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko rejected a proposal to once again restructure debts in Vitebsk Oblast’s agro-industrial complex. He was asked to sign a corresponding decree at a meeting to discuss the social and economic development of Vitebsk Oblast...

Lukashenko wants less spending on street lights
Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the matter as an example of a wise approach that should be embraced not only by manufacturing enterprises or agricultural enterprises but other spheres as well. The same approach should be used to street lighting...

Lukashenko explains decision to bypass military leadership in snap army inspection
The head of state emphasized that he had previously warned the military on multiple occasions that they must always be prepared for any development of events, including actions in the event of war. The president had been briefed on the corresponding combat readiness, which was why it was decided to conduct this inspection...

Minister describes new facility in Minsk as archival hub
According to the minister, archival document storage is always a high-tech process. It requires modern equipment necessary for maintaining temperature conditions and ensuring fire safety, and digitally processing documents...

Lukashenko urges Vitebsk Oblast to find its own path to recovery
The head of state stressed that the region must realistically evaluate its achievements and capabilities and strive for results...

From princess to saint: The tireless devotion that forged Euphrosyne of Polotsk
In the 12th century, monasteries served as epicenters of enlightenment, where one could learn about the achievements of science and art. People were drawn to them as a respite from daily concerns. However, life in the monasteries was governed by its own set of rules...