Events

Russian army logistics specialists arrive in Belarus for Zapad 2017 exercise
As part of the preparations for the Belarusian-Russian army exercise Zapad 2017 a special training session will be held for military command units, logistics and technical support units of the Belarusian and Russian armies...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Uzbekistan President
“Belarus knows you as an experienced and wise state figure who enjoys strong support from his people and does his best to secure wellbeing of the country, strengthen its economic power and the authority in the international arena, peace and concord in the society,” the message of greetings says...

Belarusian, Ukrainian rescuers to hold joint trainings
“We have agreed that the next visit will include joint trainings. We have something to learn from each other,” Belarus’ Emergencies Minister Vladimir Vashchenko said...

Belarus, Ukraine agree on direct delivery of humanitarian aid
“An agreement was reached to deliver humanitarian assistance directly, without intermediaries. Ukraine will create all conditions so that we cross the border unimpeded. All corridors will be opened so that assistance is delivered directly to the people who need this,” Vladimir Vashchenko said...

Makei to pay official visit to Slovenia 23-25 July
“Vladimir Makei is set to meet with Slovenia President Borut Pahor, Mayor of Ljubljana Zoran Jankovic, and Slovenian business representatives,” the press service said...

Belarus, Argentina to develop political, trade, economic cooperation
The matter was discussed at a meeting between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina to the Russian Federation Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio in Moscow...

Proposal to hold Belarus-Ukraine interregional cooperation forum
“Belarus has been developing strong regional ties with Russia, China and other big states. Maybe we should explore this matter and organize such interregional forums,” the Belarusian leader said...

Foreign ministers of Belarus, Oman exchange greetings on 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
According to Vladimir Makei, over the past 25 years the two states have managed to develop a robust basis for friendly and mutually beneficial relations. A successful visit of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to Oman in 2007 confirmed the interest of the leadership of the two countries in the further development of bilateral relations...

Belarus attaches great importance to expanding ties with Belgium
On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself President Alexander Lukashenko extended greetings to King Philippe of Belgium as the country celebrates National Day...

Brussels hosts Belarus-EU dialogue on human rights
The Belarusian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko. The delegation of the European Union was headed by Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia in the European External Action Service Thomas Mayr-Harting...

UN welcomes Belarus’ active position on gender equality
Marianna Shchetkina said that Belarus presented the National Review on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the Ministerial Segment of the High-level Political Forum and that the review included a set of matters on gender equality...

Belarus, Peru to expand legal framework of bilateral relation
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru to Russia Luis Benjamin Chima Arteaga in Moscow...

Belarusian Interior Ministry, Abu Dhabi police to advance cooperation
The document was signed as a UAE police delegation led by Abu Dhabi Police Chief Mohamed Khalfan Al Romaithi met with Belarusian Interior Minister Igor Shunevich and Head of the Interior Ministry Academy Vladimir Bachila...

Kravchenko, Schmidt exchange views on Belarus-EU cooperation prospects
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko held a meeting with Secretary General of the European External Action Service Helga Schmid during a working visit to Brussels (Belgium)...

Belarus eager to become consultative party to Antarctic Treaty
The matter is of strategic importance, he said. This status will allow Belarus to vote, participate in the development and adoption of decisions concerning the present and the future of Antarctica...

Belarus’ CEC informs European Parliament delegation about preparations for local elections
Secretary of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Yelena Dmukhailo informed members of the European Parliament delegation about preparations for the elections to the municipal councils of deputies, which are supposed to take place in Belarus in 2018...

Delegation of Uzbekistan’s Security Council on visit in Belarus
The document was signed during the working visit of Secretary of the Security Council under Uzbekistan President Viktor Makhmudov to Belarus. He is heading a delegation of Uzbekistan’s top officials in charge of national security...

Belarus, UAE to cooperate in forensic examination
The document is expected to take the bilateral contacts to the next level. Colleagues from the UAE are interested in training forensic examination professionals specializing in explosives, fires, drugs, and human DNA...

Belarus presents Voluntary National Review at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Belarus’ representative stressed the country’s intention to engage in the implementation of the sustainable agenda the mechanism of parliamentary hearings and national consultations involving a wide range of partners, including civil society...

Makei discusses 'sensitive' issues, Belarus-EU cooperation with MEPs
The sides also exchanged views on the key matters of Belarus’ cooperation with the EU and the EP in politics, trade, economy, education, and other fields, and also discussed the situation in the region...