Events

Capralos appointed as Chair of EOC Coordination Commission for 2019 European Games in Minsk
Appointment of Spyros Capralos as Coordination Commission Chair for Minsk 2019 was then confirmed by unanimous approval from members. Spyros Capralos, the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, is taking on the same role he occupied from 2013-2015 for the inaugural European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan...

Valery Malashko appointed Belarus’ Healthcare Minister
The head of state noted that not long ago Valery Malashko was appointed Labor and Social Security Minister. “When we started considering candidacies for the post of the Healthcare Minister, you got the highest ratings,” noted Alexander Lukashenko...

BSPC to consider granting observer status to Belarus in summer
“We will be invited to attend the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference in Hamburg in summer. I think that the BSPC will continue the dialogue on possible granting of observer status to the Belarusian parliament,” Valery Voronetsky said...

Belarus’ parliamentary delegation to go to Poland on official visit
“Next week, the parliamentary delegation led by deputy chairman of the House of Representatives Boleslav Pirshtuk plans to visit Poland,” Chairman of the Permanent Commission for International Affairs of the House of Representatives Valery Voronetsky said...

Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss bilateral ties
The parties praised productive bilateral cooperation the two countries have achieved over the 25 years of diplomatic relations. According to Nurlan Nigmatulin, the two countries developed a solid legal framework of cooperation which totals more than 70 bilateral documents signed at different levels...

Belarus considers holding parliamentary hearings on death penalty in 2018
“Before we hold the hearings we need to work this issue out with the new parliament members. I will meet with every MP to discuss the issue and to hear their views on it. I also want the MPs to discuss this issue in their constituencies"...

ECOSOC notes Belarus’ leading role in defending interests of middle-income countries in UN
The statement was made in the UN HQ in New York when Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Valentin Rybakov met with ECOSOC President, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Representative in the UN Frederick Shava...

Belarus, UNDP stress importance of cooperation in Chernobyl-related matters
The parties discussed the status and prospects of the cooperation in Chernobyl-related matters in the context of the new UN Resolution on Chernobyl adopted in December 2016...

Lukashenko: Average salary of $500 neither a staggering figure nor populism
“If it is impossible, then hand in your notice and leave. When the President sets a task, it must be fulfilled. Is this goal really achievable? Yet, it is. We just need to sell more of what we produce, and learn to make new goods. Sell and pay money to people,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko urges to use innovations in all industries to improve wellbeing of people
“Breakthrough research has a direct impact on the improvement of our wellbeing and the intellectual development of the nation,” the head of state is convinced. “In the long run, they determine the level of economic competitiveness of the state on the international arena. More than that, they guarantee its political weight in the world”...

Lukashenko demands more efficient science management in Belarus
In his opinion, there are many pending issues. “You can outline some of them at today’s meeting. Besides, at the forthcoming large-scale session we will be able to discuss all your proposals and, probably, even solve some of the issues. Therefore, I encourage you to take an active part in the preparations for this event. We need fresh ideas and initiatives,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Belarus seeks closer all-round cooperation with Mongolia
Says a letter of greetings from Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei as the two countries mark the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations...

Lukashenko: Science should be a backbone of state ideology
“We need a fact-based unbiased opinion from competent specialists. It is of great importance especially today when we see the attempts to question the sovereignty and independence of our state,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko sends Republic Day greetings to India
“Many-year friendly relations, favorable political conditions, developed trade ties between our countries are a solid foundation for the further expansion of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all avenues,” the message of greetings reads...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Japan can advance relations to a new level
“I am very glad that there has been positive dynamics in the Belarusian-Japanese relations in all major avenues: the political dialogue is expanding, the countries implement a number joint trade, economic, and humanitarian projects, the partnership on the international arena is increasingly vibrant”...

Belarusian-Latvian intergovernmental commission helps advance relations between countries
The statement was made by Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov during the 12th session of the Belarusian-Latvian intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific, and technical cooperation...

Unwavering partnership between Belarus, Russia underscored
"The government is definitely concerned about the situation evolving in Belarusian-Russian relations. Since we operate within the framework of the integration agreements that we have signed and are obliged to follow”...

Belarus, Bangladesh review implementation of joint projects
The status of implementation of joint projects was reviewed during a meeting between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to the Russian Federation and concurrently to Belarus Saiful Hoque...

Belarus seeks observer status in Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference
The representative of Belarus briefed the participants on the situation in our country and the new parliament elected on 11 September 2016. Valery Voronetsky noted that the National Assembly of Belarus is set to expand its cooperation with foreign colleagues and pointed out that the Belarusian parliament is interested in getting observer status in the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference...

Valery Sadokho presented with Vietnamese Friendship Order
The Belarusian diplomat received the award from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Minsk Le Anh at a meeting held in the House of Friendship on 24 January to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belarusian-Vietnamese diplomatic relations. He noted that the President of Vietnam bestowed the high state award upon Valery Sadokho for his huge contribution to cooperation between the two countries...