Events

Belarus-EU relations discussed in Warsaw
The parties discussed the EU-Belarus relations, human rights and democracy. Vladimir Makei is attending a meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the Visegrad Group (Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic) and the European Union’s Eastern Partnership Initiative participating states in Warsaw, Poland on 12 April.

Belarus president signs Eurasian Economic Union’s Customs Code
MINSK, 12 April (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signed the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union. It was learned from Natalya Eismont, Press Secretary of the Belarusian head of state...

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

Culture ministries of Belarus, Cuba sign cooperation agreement
The document was inked by Belarusian Culture Minister Boris Svetlov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Gerardo Suarez Alvarez. Boris Svetlov views the agreement as an important step in the development of the cooperation in culture between the two countries...

Irina Glusskaya, Alexander Yaroshuk honored with medals of Francysk Skaryna
They have received the awards in recognition of a big personal contribution to the promotion of the Belarusian national art, enhancement of the trade, economic, humanitarian, cultural and scientific ties between Belarus and Russia...

Interparliamentary contacts in focus of negotiations between Chinese delegation, Belarus parliament
A delegation of the Chinese parliament led by Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhang Dejiang is expected to visit Belarus on 16-18 April. Negotiations will be held with representatives of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus among other agencies...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Ecuador president-elect Lenin Moreno
Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that with the help of Lenin Moreno the Belarusian-Ecuadorean relations relying on the unity of values and the proximity of interests on the international arena will be developing and enhancing for the benefit of the two states...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to South Africa president
“I am convinced that it is necessary to enhance friendly relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of South Africa, bolster cooperation in all fields for the benefit of our nations,” the message of greetings reads...

Chinese MPs to discuss expansion of cooperation with Belarus
The Chinese parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhang Dejiang will visit Belarus on the invitation of the National Assembly. There are plans to discuss the ways of expanding comprehensive strategic cooperation with China in the political, inter-parliamentary, economic, investment, humanitarian and other sectors...

Belarusian foreign minister to attend Visegrad Group, Eastern Partnership Initiative meeting
Participants of the meeting will discuss topical aspects of interaction between the Visegrad Group and Eastern Partnership Initiative countries in anticipation of the forthcoming Eastern Partnership Initiative summit...

UNAIDS praises Belarus’ HIV/AIDS prevention effort
Michel Sidibe praised the progress in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS at the national level and welcomed Belarus’ initiatives in this sphere...

Belarusian ambassador presents copies of credentials at Kyrgyz foreign ministry
The diplomat met with Kyrgyz Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emil Kaikiyev...

Lukashenko: Br1,000 per month is the minimum we need to help people earn
“Br1,000 is a minimum amount and we should help people earn it. Then they will take care of themselves. Of course, we will encourage them. Directors and the government will do it. We must restore the level that we once had,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko urges to improve farming standards in Gomel Oblast in 2017
The head of state remarked that certain agricultural facilities, including farms, have been upgraded. “Farming standards are high, and the situation should be the same everywhere,” Alexander Lukashenko demanded. He emphasized the importance of efficient farming and technological discipline...

Polish parliament delegation to visit Belarus on 11-13 April
Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Boleslav Pirshtuk is expected to meet with the Polish MPs. The delegation will also meet with the head of the working group on cooperation with the Polish parliament, Chairman of the Human Rights, National Relations, and Mass Media Commission Andrei Naumovich and Deputy Education Minister Raisa Sidorenko...

Belarus, China discuss cooperation in combating terrorism, extremism
The parties considered matters related to the cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, and also in fighting transnational crime, illegal migration and cybercrime...

Belarus, China eager to enhance cooperation in crime prevention
The President remarked that the countries have established very close relations not only at the level of the heads of state but also at the level of various agencies. “This also pertains to the cooperation of our prosecutors general. Our prosecution bodies maintain very good relations,” the Belarusian head of state said. “Taking into account similar positions and tasks addressed by the Belarusian and Chinese prosecution bodies, the cooperation with you is very important for us since you have very rich and versatile experience. You have accumulated colossal experience...

Belarus, China coordinating agreements on migration, readmission
The Interior Ministry is interested in studying China’s best practices in the areas such as the fight against drugs trafficking, high technology crimes, illegal migration, and interregional crimes. Belarus has rich experience in training specialists for foreign states. The country has the necessary legal framework, experienced teachers, and a certified center at the Academy of the Interior Ministry...

Lukashenko expresses condolences to Sweden over terrorist attack victims
“It is with deep pain and sorrow that the Republic of Belarus has learned the news about a terrorist who drove a hijacked lorry into the crowded center of Stockholm,” the message of condolences reads...

Lukashenko comments on insinuations of Russian officials regarding his talks with Putin
“Commenting on various insinuations, especially those of Russian officials, I would like to say that, perhaps, they were not pleased with the results of our negotiations with Putin, because all of them had their own interests. And the outcome was a bit different from what they had expected. I will not say that we arrived at the planned results and reached the initial goals. There was a certain compromise, and a very beneficial for us,” Alexander Lukashenko said...