Events

Belarus, Czechia discuss prospects for parliamentary cooperation in 2017
The parties discussed the inter-parliamentary interaction of Belarus and the Czech Republic in 2016, the current state of and prospects for cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries in 2017, including the exchange of visits...

Belarus to sign education agreements with Indonesia, Ecuador, Serbia
“The draft intergovernmental agreements with Indonesia, Ecuador, Serbia and Malaysia, and also the ministerial agreements with India, Tajikistan, Singapore and Thailand are currently at the approval stage,” Igor Karpenko said. In 2016 Belarus signed the intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in education with Poland, the agreement on the mutual recognition of education documents with Pakistan...

Makei, Lavrov discuss schedule of Russian-Belarusian meetings
“The parties discussed the topical issues of bilateral relations, including the schedule of the Russian-Belarusian contacts, and also international and regional issues of common interest,” the Russian Foreign Ministry informed...

Belarus, Israel discuss events to mark 25 years of diplomatic relations
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Israel to Belarus Alon Shoham...

MFA: Belarus, U.S. will continue developing relations in the spirit of critical dialogue
According to Dmitry Mironchik, some positive momentum was gained in the relations between the United States and Belarus during the time of the previous administration. The dialogue continues...

MFA: Belarus in visa facilitation talks with countries on various continents
“We are conducting negotiations with several states on facilitation of visa regulations. In Asia it is Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea. In Latin America we are in talks with Uruguay, Peru, and Honduras. In Europe it is Macedonia, and in the Persian Gulf - Oman”...

Belarus continues working with EU partners to reduce Schengen visa fees
The draft EU-Belarus agreement on visa-related matters is closely connected with the readmission agreement. The documents are under review and are expected to be signed as part of one set. Dmitry Mironchik pointed out that the second document deals with illegal migration which involves many issues...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Serbia cooperation relies on spiritual and cultural unity
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic as the country celebrates Statehood Day...

Belarus approves Year of Science action plan
“The plan of action is a so-called roadmap for the maximum involvement of the scientific sector as the most important driving force of the country’s social and economic development in promoting Belarus’ competitive ability on the global market”...

CEI presidency viewed as recognition of Belarus’ foreign policy by European countries
"During its CEI presidency, Belarus plans to focus on ways to strengthen the ties connecting the countries of Europe in the CEI region. “This is not about creating and strengthening ties for the sake of ties, but rather about promoting the sustainable economic development in our region”...

Call for closer cooperation between CEI and EEU, CIS
“We invite the CEI member states to consider establishing closer cooperation with the developing integration associations in the East such as the EEU and the CIS. We view it as reasonable taking into account common economic interests and the context of promoting connectivity between different integration processes in Europe,” said Vladimir Makei...

Belarus remains staunch advocate of closer integration in Eurasia
“The CEI Presidency is of special importance for Belarus. Our country has always been a big supporter of integration in the post-Soviet space, and is one of the founders of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Union State and also the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite the fact that not all of our expectations have been met, we remain a staunch advocate of closer integration,” said Vladimir Makei...

Lukashenko to approve minimum set of regulations for business entities
“I will personally approve a minimum set of regulations which is really needed to launch a business activity and is dictated by life itself. Business entities should know their obligations. Full stop. Do not impose excessive requirements on them,” the President said...

Lukashenko signs decree on 30% reduction of President Administration staff
The document is designed to improve the functioning of the Belarus President Administration, including by enhancing its structure and reducing its personnel. In accordance with the instructions from the head of state, the staff of the Belarus President Administration will be reduced by 30%...

Belarus, Russia discuss cooperation with ethnic, cultural public associations
The parties exchanged opinions on the current state and prospects for the development of the Belarusian-Russian cooperation in the field of ethnic relations. Igor Petrishenko and Igor Barinov emphasized the effectiveness of the measures taken in Belarus and Russia to maintain and foster interethnic and interreligious accord...

Belarus among top ten countries with lowest crime rate
Belarus ranks 10th out of a total of 125 countries. Qatar tops the ranking. The top ten also features Singapore, Austria, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, and some other countries...

Vladimir Goshin presents credentials to Myanmar President
The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations and cooperation prospects. While in Naypyidaw, Vladimir Goshin also held talks with the Minister of State (Deputy Minister) of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar and the Chairman of the Committee on International Cooperation of the House of Representatives of Myanmar...

Lukashenko meets with Narodnaya Volya editor-in-chief
The head of state expressed readiness to discuss topical issues and problems at the meeting. The President hopes for the further objective coverage of the conversation results...

Georgia president to visit Belarus 1-2 March
The visit of the head of state was discussed during the Belarusian-Georgian ministerial consultations. At the negotiations the sides emphasized the importance of bilateral friendly relations and close cooperation in various fields. Special attention was drawn to the development of trade and economic cooperation...

Belarusian-Hungarian relations discussed in Budapest
During the meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto the parties exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and discussed regional cooperation, Belarus-EU dialogue, the prospects for further development of bilateral relations...