Events

Makei: Belarus-Russia relations will remain strong
“However, both the authorities and peoples of Belarus and Russia have an inner conviction that this dust will settle and that no one will be able to create a rift between the two friendly states for some mercantile interests, to damage the integration ties which are unmatched in the post-Soviet space. First of all, I mean the Union State,” Vladimir Makei stressed...

Belarus interested in comprehensive development of relations with Netherlands
The head of state reaffirmed Belarus’ interest in the enhancement and comprehensive development between the two countries, the preservation of peace and stability in Europe...

Latushko presents credentials to Prince of Monaco
The parties discussed bilateral political, trade, economic, and cultural cooperation prospects. The importance of appointing the first Belarusian Ambassador to the Principality of Monaco was emphasized during the meeting...

Lukashenko, Poroshenko adopt joint statement on mitigating Chernobyl impact
Alexander Lukashenko underlined that there is a lot of work on this front, despite the fact that the parties have already done much. It is important to work closely and raise the international awareness to this problem. “We adopted a corresponding statement,” the president said...

Delegation of OSCE PA International Secretariat to visit Belarus 2-5 May
Currently, the organizing committee headed by Vladimir Andreichenko, in close contact with the OSCE PA International Secretariat, is gradually solving the practical issues related to the preparation of this important international forum. The results of the preparatory phase will be reviewed during the visit of a delegation of the OSCE PA International Secretariat to Minsk on 2-5 May, Boleslav Pirshtuk said...

Poroshenko invites Lukashenko to make official visit to Ukraine in summer
According to Petro Poroshenko, Belarus and Ukraine will develop an agenda and prepare the necessary documents, the signature of which will contribute towards the promotion of cooperation between the two states...

Belarus, Slovakia to sign memorandum of cooperation in nuclear safety
The memorandum for information exchange and cooperation in nuclear safety regulation will be signed between the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry and the Slovak nuclear regulatory authority...

Poroshenko: High social standards used in Chernobyl-affected areas in Belarus
“We have seen the social standards in Polesye. We saw how roads and clubs should be built, how shops should look like, what should be done in culture and sport,” Petro Poroshenko said. “This is the main goal of our work – to work and create better living conditions for people”...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Ukraine able to deal with any problems
“Today we will be discussing our future and the ways to make lives of the Belarusians and Ukrainians better. We can do it. We will deal with the problems we have today,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Presidents of Belarus, Ukraine to discuss ways to improve life in Chernobyl-affected areas
Alexander Lukashenko remarked that the state of affairs in the areas affected by the Chernobyl disaster is getting better although a fair share of hardships and difficulties can be observed. Alexander Lukashenko and Petro Poroshenko will discuss ways to improve it further during the forthcoming talks. “We are going to discuss problems so that we could make life better for Ukrainians and Belarusians. Particularly close to the border”...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Ukraine need to step up cooperation on Chernobyl-related issues
“Both Belarusians and Ukrainians realize that the Chernobyl catastrophe has no borders. Our states are trying to overcome this disaster together. We have implemented a number of joint measures in monitoring and radiation control, agriculture and the forestry industry, coordination of scientific and information work. We successfully cooperate within the framework of Chernobyl projects of international organizations,” the president of Belarus said...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Ukraine need to step up cooperation on Chernobyl-related issues
“Both Belarusians and Ukrainians realize that the Chernobyl catastrophe has no borders. Our states are trying to overcome this disaster together. We have implemented a number of joint measures in monitoring and radiation control, agriculture and the forestry industry, coordination of scientific and information work. We successfully cooperate within the framework of Chernobyl projects of international organizations,” the president of Belarus said...

Belarus PM to visit Slovakia 27-28 April
The Belarusian head of government is set to hold talks with Chairman of the Slovakian Government Robert Fico, attend the opening of the Belarusian-Slovakian business forum in Bratislava, meet with representatives of Slovakian big companies, and visit the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant...

Estonian parliamentary delegation to visit Belarus 25-28 April
The parties are set to discuss the inter-parliamentary ties, a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and investment areas, cultural and humanitarian fields, and to exchange views on a number of topical international issues...

Lukashenko takes part in Belarus' National Clean-Up Day
The head of state is working as part of the team constructing cement floors in the choreography halls. The new rhythmic gymnastics center will consist of four choreography halls, workout rooms, gyms, medical and rehabilitation facilities and administrative offices...

Belarus, Lithuania discuss prospects of visa facilitation agreement with EU
During the consultations the two sides considered the entire spectrum of matters related to the Belarus-Lithuania cooperation in the consular area including the prospects of concluding the agreements with the European Union on visa facilitation and readmission, on visa-free entry and movement of foreign citizens in Belarus...

Performance of Belarusian elite athletes criticized
According to the head of state, the work in this area completely failed. “We did a lot, if not everything, to expect the best results from our athletes who the country will be proud of. However, we will not succeed without the revival of children's sports which enable to select and nurture true talents. The poor level and qualifications of the coaching staff remains a problem"...

Belarus to continue military cooperation with Russia, eager to advance dialogue with NATO
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that it is difficult to stand against challenges of the modern world on one’s own. Belarus will team up with the Collective Security Treaty Organization and with Russia as part of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. Every year Belarus and Russia stage over 40 joint army exercises, including large-scale ones...

Belarus president against window dressing in reports about Br1,000 salaries
The head of state stressed: “We cannot tolerate window dressing in this matter. Don’t even think about reporting Br1,000 salaries without proper labor productivity records. The money has to be earned.” Professional executives must be able to enable conditions for earning these salaries, find reserves primarily through proper labor organization...

Belarus president calls for new concept of Decree No.3
Alexander Lukashenko said that there are about 350,000 unemployed in the labor market. “What will we do with them? If you offer some other way how to make them work, I will back down. 350,000 people must work, because they pose a huge problem, especially for the law enforcement system. All in all, these are 500,000 people. We allowed 150,000 people not to work for different reasons,” the president noted...