Events

18 countries to attend CEI PA session in Minsk
“According to the estimates of the organizers, all 18 countries will take part in the PA session and delegations are expected to be big,” said Sergei Rakhmanov. In his words, the date of the future meeting is currently discussed. However, it is already known that it will take place after 6 November due to a busy schedule of CEI MPs...

Belarus, Russia to discuss joint efforts to raise international status of Eurasian Economic Union
“The parties will examine topical issues of cooperation between the two countries on a bilateral basis and in the international arena. Emphasis will be made on the status of implementation of the program of concerted action in foreign policy for 2016-2017 and on the development of a similar program for another two-year period,” Dmitry Mironchik said...

Lukashenko speaks about tasks assigned to newly appointed presidential aide
“Many enterprise modernization projects have been failed. I have already instructed the prime minister and the head of the Belarus President Administration to analyze these projects in the near future and report to me. Alexander Kosinets will take on this task. He has been entrusted with these projects, with the recruitment of all kinds of specialists"...

Belarus, Spain mull over expanding legal framework of bilateral relations
The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of the Belarusian-Spanish cooperation in the political, trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian areas, the expansion of the legal framework of the bilateral relations, prospects of cooperation in international organizations and a dialogue between Belarus and the EU...

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 199 to honor over 50 people with state awards. Representatives of various professions received orders and medals in recognition of many-year productive work, exemplary fulfillment of service duties, personal courage and bravery displayed in crime prevention and mitigation of emergencies, attainment of great results in agriculture...

Belarus receives observer status in Southeast European Law Enforcement Center
SELEC Director General Toni Jakimovski commended the efforts of Belarus to ensure regional security, and welcomed the country's high activity in promoting international cooperation, including interagency cooperation with the countries of Southeast Europe. During the vote Belarus received the full support of the SELEC member states...

Minsk to host Parties to Espoo Convention Meeting 13-16 June
Attending the events will be nearly 200 representatives from 45 member states of the Espoo Convention, including ministers and deputy ministers, high ranking officials of international organizations and financial institutes, the public. It is expected that the Minsk declaration will be signed at the final joint high-level meeting...

Kochanova, Batura, Rubinov honored with medals of CIS Interparliamentary Assembly
A memorable sign “Twenty-Five Years of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly” was bestowed upon Information Minister Lilia Ananich and Chairman of the Nesvizh District Executive Committee Ivan Krupko in recognition of their contribution to the operation of the assembly and its bodies...

Belarusian foreign minister to pay working visit to Russia 4-5 June
“Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei will pay a working visit to Russia on 4 and 5 June at the invitation of Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov. The Russian minister will hold talks with his Belarusian colleague as part of the visit,” Maria Zakharova said...

Belarus-Moldova cooperation praised
The parties discussed cooperation in the trade, economic, social and cultural sectors, the main areas for the legal framework development, and also the preparations for the official visit of the Moldova’s prime minister to Belarus. The visit is scheduled to take place on 6-7 June...

Lukashenko expresses condolences to Sri Lanka president over flood victims
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed condolences to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena, the people of this country, families and friends of the victims of the big flood...

Foreign ministers of CEI member states to meet in Minsk 22 June
“Minsk will soon host an event that is very important for the CEI. The ministers of foreign affairs of the CEI member states will gather here on 22 June,” Erik Csernovitz said. He thanked Belarus for assuming the CEI presidency in 2017. Erik Csernovitz pointed out that the current year is very important for the CEI as the organization is drafting a new plan of action, new rules and guidelines regarding its structure...

Belarus president calls for wise resistance to unwarranted doping-related pressure
Alexander Lukashenko remarked: “The idea to ban athletes, who use doping, from taking part in Olympics, is debated all over the world. Certainly, we should toughen punishments for such violations but it is only one facet of the problem. The other one is that we have to be ready to wisely resist unwarranted pressure”...

Lukashenko demands better performance from Belarusian athletes
“A number of pending issues still exists in the industry. Sport as a crucial ideological instrument of the state policy did not become the source of national pride and inspiration for Belarusians. Everything is done for athletes in our country, but the results could be better,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko urges to optimize training of coaches in Belarus
According to Alexander Lukashenko, perhaps it is needed to invite more foreign teachers to Belarusian universities or send Belarusian specialists to study abroad. “We need an integrated system of continuous training and professional advancement for coaches,” the head of state said. “Your task is to look for young athletes who can work as coaches and help them reach the summit in coaching”...

Team Belarus under fire for poor performance at Rio Games
The head of state recalled that prior to the departure of Team Belarus for the Olympics he held a meeting with the members of the team, best professionals. “Then neither one of them had any complaints. No one said that there was a lack of some things that would hinder them prepare for the successful performance. This Olympic cycle you got everything you asked for from the state: in terms of funding, training, solution of any issues"...

Lukashenko reelected NOC president
Alexander Lukashenko’s candidacy for the post of the President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus was proposed by USSR Honored Master of Sports, Olympic champion in kayak and canoe, Honored Figure of Physical Education and Sports, Honored Coach of Belarus Sergei Makarenko...

Belarus, Israel seek closer inter-parliamentary ties
The parties considered a wide range of issues related to the Belarusian-Israeli relations. Special attention was focused on expanding inter-parliamentary relations, strengthening of cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural, sci-tech and humanitarian areas...

Belarusian ambassador awarded in Serbia
Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic bestowed the order upon Vladimir Chushev during the meeting on the occasion of the end of the ambassador’s diplomatic mission. The sides also discussed the state and prospects of advancing bilateral cooperation and Minsk-Belgrade interaction in the international scene...

Belarus president wants proper army parade on Independence Day
Alexander Lukashenko said: “We have decided we are going to organize a parade this year. There is no need to spare money for it. Moreover, the expense is not that large. We need a genuine and impressive parade. This is what a parade is supposed to achieve. It is a demonstration. We are going to demonstrate to the people that the army does its job”...