Events

International Court of Justice delegation invited to Belarus
During a meeting with Registrar of the International Court of Justice Philippe Couvreur in the Hague, Belarusian Justice Minister Oleg Slizhevsky invited a delegation of the court to visit Belarus...

PM: Government bodies in Belarus will undergo gradual optimization
“We should improve public governance to the best extent possible, make it less expensive and more effective. We should not set deadlines but work towards this goal gradually. This process cannot be completed this year. It should be continuous and ongoing,” Andrei Kobyakov noted...

Belarus interested in expanding business, humanitarian contacts with Ireland
The head of state emphasized Belarus’ interest in the development of the dialogue and productive cooperation with Ireland, active expansion of business and humanitarian contacts...

Muttonen welcomes Kupchyna’s nomination for OSCE Secretary General post
“I believe it to be a positive initiative from Belarus. The decision will be taken by the corresponding institutional structures of our organization. This is, no doubt, a sign that shows Belarus’ readiness to make serious commitments to the international organizations,” Christine Muttonen said...

Belarus calls for strengthening OSCE economic and environmental dimension
Alena Kupchyna stressed that the economic and environmental dimension is an integral part of the comprehensive security concept. It can help promote the rapprochement of peoples, overcome fragmentation and “build bridges”, develop a positive agenda of the OSCE for the restoration of the climate of trust and dialogue...

Lukashenko, Dohlman discuss Belarus’ cooperation with IMF
“I believe that the issues we will discuss will be very informative and useful for you. Besides, you will be aware of the situation in Belarus,” Alexander Lukashenko added...

Belarus calls for better international coordination in combating human trafficking
The Belarusian diplomat noted that the next review of the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, to be held in September 2017, provides an exceptional opportunity for Member States to assess the existing problems and develop further actions to combat trafficking in persons...

Initiative for Belarus-Poland mass media cooperation agreement
The Information Minister said: “It is important for information to promote cooperation, to help us understand each other better and trust each other, to contribute to stronger trade and economic projects and to stronger political cooperation”...

Belarus attends Human Rights Council session in Geneva
The Belarusian diplomat noted that a growing number of such procedures drain the UN financial and human resources, do not contribute to the efforts of developing countries to fulfill their human rights commitments, to build the capacity and, ultimately, to achieve the sustainable development goals...

Agreement signed on organization of 26th OSCE PA Annual Session in Minsk
Minsk will host the summer session from 5 to 9 July. The event will focus on the ways of strengthening mutual trust and cooperation for peace and prosperity in the region. It is expected that the forum will gather approximately 700 participants...

Lukashenko congratulates Janos Ader on re-election as Hungary president
“I am convinced that by joint efforts we will be able to build up interstate political contacts, trade and economic, humanitarian and cultural cooperation for the benefit of our nations,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus, Austria agree to foster constructive relations
The relevant matters were discussed during a meeting between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Austria Alena Kupchyna and First Deputy Chairman of the lower house of Austrian Parliament Karlheinz Kopf in the National Council of Austria...

Simplification of Belarus-EU visa regulations possible
Didier Reynders welcomed Belarus’ increasingly important role at the regional and international levels. “We are glad to see that a large number of multilateral discussions about regional affairs has been arranged in Belarus. Negotiations on the Minsk agreements are some of them. We understand that their organization entails certain difficulties,” said the official...

Reynders’ meeting with Lukashenko described as open discussion of all issues on bilateral agenda
“Before the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Reynders met with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. I should say that there was an absolutely open discussion and an open conversation on all the issues on our bilateral and multilateral agenda. The sides discussed all issues of our cooperation, including sensitive ones,” the minister said...

Belarus hopes to maintain positive momentum in relations with Belgium
According to Vladimir Makei, Belarus has always viewed Belgium as an important partner. He named Didier Reynders’ visit as symbolic since the two countries are marking 25 years of the diplomatic relations in 2017...

Eastern Partnership, Visegrad Group to prioritize cross-border, education cooperation
Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleg Kravchenko said after the meeting of the deputy ministers of foreign affairs of the Visegrad Group and Eastern Partnership participating states in Minsk...

Belgium hopes for closer contacts with Belarus in international arena
Didier Reynders noted that the recent positive processes and reforms in the country have significantly contributed to the expansion of cooperation between Belarus and the EU. Didier Reynders expressed hope that such cooperation will continue...

Belarus welcomes EU’s effort to implement revised European Neighborhood Policy
The minister emphasized the increased relevance of the Eastern Partnership that should be preserved and developed as an effective mechanism of pragmatic cooperation between the European Union and its eastern neighbors...

Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Zhores Alferov
“Your life is an example of the selfless service to science, intellectual search, the aspiration to reach new heights. Thanks to the bright talent and devotion to your work you enjoy world fame and received the most prestigious award of the scientific community,” the felicitation message reads...

OSCE PA president's visit to Belarus to start 15 March
The OSCE PA head is set to meet with speakers of the two houses of the Belarusian Parliament Vladimir Andreichenko and Mikhail Myasnikovich. The parties are expected to discuss cooperation between the National Assembly and the OSCE PA, including the 26th OSCE PA Annual Session which is due in Minsk in July 2017...