Events

Belarus and Ireland are interested in stronger bilateral relations
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said in a letter of greetings to his Irish counterpart Charles Flanagan as the two countries celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations...

Multifaceted prospects in Belarus-India cooperation
The press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Vladimir Makei as saying that Belarus and India constructively work together in international organizations and effectively implement mutually beneficial projects in trade, economic, industrial, and humanitarian spheres...

Belarus, India mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations
“I am glad to say that during this period our contacts have been relying on the principles mutual respect and trust, commitment to the friendly and constructive dialogue,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus, China agree to share lawmaking practices
The parliaments of Belarus and China signed the joint statement on cooperation. “We would like to stress the importance of sharing lawmaking practices,” Zhang Dejiang said. We need to strengthen friendship and contacts between the legislative bodies of the two countries, he added...

Belarus sees big potential in interregional cooperation with China
“We are happy to see our contacts being developed not only at the supreme and high levels, but also between the regions. We are determined to continue developing such cooperation. We see a very big potential in regional cooperation,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...

EU welcomes Belarus’ openness in immigration matters
“The European Union is very pleased with the fact that Belarus is now open to discuss various matters relating to immigration and labor migration,” said Igor Lei. “For us, these are very important topics. In recent years the flow of migrants to the EU countries has been very large"...

Lukashenko sends Evacuation Day greetings to Syria
“I sincerely wish the friendly people of Syria strong health, peace and wellbeing. I respect you so much,” the message of greetings reads...

Lukashenko congratulates Turkey president on successful referendum
“Having supported the constitutional reform, the people of Turkey supported the efforts of the current government to ensure economic growth, political stability in the world and in the state. I am convinced that the decision made at the referendum will promote the enhancement of the sovereignty and independence of Turkey”...

Belarus president gives instructions to develop Orsha District
"I know well the problems plaguing the region — Bolbasovo, Baran, and Orsha. It is one of the most complicated regions in Belarus as far as the employment situation is concerned. It must not be like that. In the near future the government will take a serious look at the matters concerning the development of the region, particularly these populated localities”...

High-ranking Chinese parliamentarian arrives in Belarus
The visit will last till 18 April. While in Belarus Zhang Dejiang is expected to meet with Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich and Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko...

Mogilev Oblast, China’s Hunan Province sign friendly relations agreement
Guided by principles of equality and mutual benefits, Mogilev Oblast and Hunan Province intend to take care of exchange and cooperation in economy, trade, tourism, culture, education, workforce training in addition to promoting joint prosperity and development...

EAEU leaders sign 11 documents after summit in Bishkek
The heads of state also approved the results of the external audit (control) in the EAEU bodies in 2016 adopted a resolution on the date and venue of the next session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. It will take place in Moscow on 11 October 2017...

EAEU urged to step up effort to establish free trade zones with third countries
“Although we place major emphasis on improving the relations within the union, we also remember about expanding the boundaries. In this regard, I can say frankly that signing preferential agreements on free trade is in the interests of Belarus. I am confident that it also meets the interests of the other states"...

Minsk to host CIS Plenipotentiaries Council session 18 April
The CIS Plenipotentiaries Council will also discuss the activity of the CIS Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation which major goal is to assist the development of the common humanitarian space and international dialogue though support and the implementation of joint events (projects) in the areas of culture, education, science, cultural heritage preservation...

Belarus president off to Kyrgyzstan on working visit
Alexander Lukashenko will take part in a session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Bishkek on 14 April. The EAEU heads of state intend to discuss the implementation of the main directions of international activities of the Eurasian Economic Union...

Belarus to extend visa-free stay for 2019 European Games guests
According to the First Deputy Head of the Belarus President’s Administration, there is a clear understanding that the guests and participants of the games should make the best use of the preferential treatment while entering and leaving the country. Foreign guests will be able not only to attend sports competitions or visit the fan zone but also will feel free to see different landmarks of Belarus...

Belarusian-Estonian ministerial talks scheduled for 20 April
During the consultations the sides will discuss a broad range of Belarusian-Estonian cooperation matters. Taking into account Estonia’s presidency in the Council of the European Union in H2 2017, the development of Belarus’ relations with the European Union will be discussed as well...

Belgrade to host consultations between Belarusian, Serbian foreign ministries on 18 April
The consultations are expected to take care of a broad range of Belarus-Serbia cooperation matters, including the advancement of political relations, trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation, humanitarian and interregional cooperation in addition to topical items on the international agenda...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Italy have established solid friendly ties
“Over the past quarter of a century our countries have done a lot to establish solid friendly ties. Belarus is a reliable and predictable partner of Italy today,” the message of greetings reads...

UNAIDS ready to help Belarus with new HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment projects
Michel Sidibe spoke in glowing terms about Belarus’ progress in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. He said he believes that Belarus can be the first country in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to implement the UN goals of reducing new HIV infections, reducing AIDS-related deaths, eliminating HIV-related stigma and discrimination by 2020...