Events

Prime ministers of Belarus, Russia to look for ways to resolve fuel, energy problems
Dmitry Medvedev said: “We have quite a lot of issues to address. Most of the issues are well-known and are on the agenda. Cooperation between the fuel and energy industries tops the list. Unfortunately, we’ve been unable to resolve this issue for now but let’s try to look for ways out and for answers to the recent difficulties”...

Lukashenko lays flowers at Eternal Glory Monument in Ashgabat
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath to the Eternal Glory Monument in the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex (People's Memory) in Ashgabat. Monument to the soldiers fallen in the Great Patriotic War was opened in 1970 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Victory...

Lukashenko, Putin to meet in St. Petersburg 3 April
Speaking about the forthcoming meeting of the heads of state, Alexander Surikov said that it will take place in the narrow and extended formats in St. Petersburg on 3 April. In his words, the presidents will discuss topical issues of the Belarusian-Russian relations and the development of the EEU...

Lukashenko: Garlyk project demonstrates high potential of Belarus-Turkmenistan cooperation
“The successful implementation of this ambitious joint project to build the Garlyk mining and processing factory has once again demonstrated a high potential of our cooperation,” the President said...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of 9th meeting of Belarus, Russia twin towns
“I am very happy to welcome you in Belarus. It is symbolic that the meeting is held in the run-up to the Day of Unity of Peoples of Belarus and Russia as the twin towns play a significant role in the development of partnership between our countries,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus, Moldova agree on working group to boost cooperation in culture
The working group on cooperation in the area of culture will take stock of the progress made in the implementation of the agreements reached during Belarus PM Andrei Kobyakov’s visit to Moldova in October 2016...

Belarus president arrives in Turkmenistan on official visit
Alexander Lukashenko was welcomed by Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The official welcome ceremony for the Belarusian head of state involved guards of honor...

House of Representatives to open second session 3 April
The spring session traditionally kicks off on 2 April. This year, however, the day falls on Sunday and the session will open a day later...

Lukashenko, Putin to discuss removal of restrictions, exemptions in EEU 3 April
Vladimir Semashko said that Russia remains the main trade partner of Belarus. “It is very important for us to be able to sell our products in Russia. This is one of the main reasons for our accession to the Eurasian Economic Union. We have joined it in order to create a single market in the union and equal economic conditions in various fields"...

CIS Plenipotentiaries Council, Commission on Economic Affairs to meet 30 March
The CIS Heads of State Council decided to continue work on the CIS’s further adaptation to the present-day challenges and instructed the CIS Plenipotentiaries Council and the Commission of Economic Affairs jointly with the CIS Executive Committee to consider additional proposals on further advancement of mutually beneficial cooperation within the CIS...

Buenos Aires hosts Belarus-Argentina ministerial consultations
The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of bilateral relations between Belarus and Argentina. Special attention was attached to the mutual exchange of visits between official delegations and businessmen, further expansion of the legal framework of the bilateral relations...

Belarus seeks closer cooperation with Bulgaria
Andrei Bushilo stressed that 25 years is a big period in the relations between Belarus and Bulgaria, on the occasion of which the ministers of foreign affairs of the two countries exchanged letters of congratulations. Today, Belarus and Bulgaria enjoy strong friendly relations...

Belarus, Uganda eager to develop bilateral legal framework
The sides discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Belarusian-Ugandan cooperation,” the press release of the press service reads. “Special attention was drawn to the discussion of the schedule of top and high level contacts, development of the legal framework of bilateral relations...

Belarus-China planned high-level contacts discussed
At the meeting the sides discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation and the planned high-level contacts...

Belarus, Turkey discuss political, trade, economic cooperation
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko and Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Umit Yardim were leading their delegations respectively. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, political dialogue, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation, development of the legal framework...

Kobyakov, Medvedev to meet in Moscow 30 March
The heads of government are set to discuss the topical issues of bilateral relations and the cooperation in integration associations...

UNFPA, Belarus to continue cooperation in promoting gender equality
Mr Caspar Peek called to continue close cooperation in fostering gender-based equality, combating gender-based violence and population ageing...

Lukashenko to pay official visit to Turkmenistan 29-31 March
On 30 March, the head of state will hold one-on-one and extended negotiations with Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. On 31 March, Alexander Lukashenko and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow will visit the Garlyk mining and processing factory which has been recently built by the Belarusian side...

Lukashenko sends greetings to members of Belarusian Public Association of Veterans
“Your organization has implemented many interesting projects, held important events and initiatives. You make an invaluable contribution to the maintenance of stability and accord in our country, bring up the young generation in the spirit of morality and patriotism. The experience in life and work, professionalism and personal qualities of your members is a good example for other people”...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of artist Mai Dantsig
"Mai Volfovich [Dantsig] lived a bright and versatile life, reached professional heights and added an unforgettable page to the history book of modern fine art”...