Events

Alexander Lukashenko sends Republic Day greetings to Slovakia
“Vigorous development of mutually beneficial and friendly Belarus-Slovakia relations fully meets the interests of our nations and will contribute to the prosperity of our countries,” the message of greetings reads...

Lukashenko approves draft agreement on EEU Customs Code
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has approved that draft agreement on the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) as a basis for further talks. This is envisaged in Decree No. 499 of 28 December “Concerning the draft international agreement” which was published on the National Legal Internet Portal...

Lukashenko tells what present he wants for New Year
Journalists asked the head of state about the present he would like to receive for New Year. “I would like the average salary in the country to reach $500 in equivalent. This would be the best New Year present for me,” the President said...

Lukashenko: Social issues are always in focus in Belarus
“People represent the most important thing in any country and we declare we have a socially-oriented state, a state for people. As I often say, nuts and bolts of the economy mean something only when they are used for the benefit of people"...

Lukashenko demands efficient use of funds for support of children, elderly
“Of course, it is good that there are various forms of supporting the elderly. But we need to find the ways to systematize what we have,” the head of state said addressing Labor and Social Security Minister Valery Malashko...

Belarus, Romania eager to enhance parliamentary cooperation
The sides discussed the enhancement of cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology, and the humanitarian field. Special attention was drawn to the development of parliamentary dialogue, interaction in international parliamentary organizations, including the participation in the 26th annual session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk on 5-9 July 2017...

Key tasks of upper chamber of Belarusian parliament outlined
“In order to move the national economy to a new growth trajectory, it is necessary to remove the barriers that stand in the way of entrepreneurial activity of citizens. It is necessary to improve competition mechanisms, increase the inflow of investments and protect them,” stressed the Speaker of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly...

Anatoly Lappo appointed Chairman of Belarus’ State Border Committee
“You are military people and must do your best to protect the border, our Fatherland. This is the main priority for you,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “Do not forget that border guards are part of the Armed Forces. The quality of their training is very important”...

Zharko appointed Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister
The President emphasized that the social sector which will be monitored by Vasily Zharko is also included in the zone of responsibility of the Head of the Belarus President Administration. “It comprises education, healthcare, and sport. This is ideology which is the main area of focus for the Belarus President Administration. You will be responsible and work in this field together”...

MFA: Belarus, US have more things in common than differences
“It is symbolic that Belarus and the United States mark the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations during a time of a stepwise normalization of bilateral relations, restoration of confidence and dialogue on a wide range of topics from economy and investment to military cooperation"...

Best Belarusian athletes, coaches honored with state awards
“The fact that Belarus presents itself as a sports country can be proved that this awarding ceremony is attended by a big group of athletes, coaches, and specialists. This is the acknowledgement of their contribution to the development of physical fitness and sport, achievements at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Alexander Lukashenko remarked...

Belarusian scientists encouraged to suggest more projects
“We hope for more initiatives from scientists next year,” Andrei Kobyakov emphasized...

Heads of regional associations of Belarusians in Russia receive state awards
The awards were presented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko...

Belarus eager to join WTO within five years on its own terms
The plans are laid down by the 2016-2020 national social and economic development program, which was enacted by Belarus president decree No. 466 of 15 December 2016...

Lukashenko wants FEZs to be more efficient
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at the session to discuss the operation and development of free economic zones...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Ukraine have built a solid system of cooperation
“Over the period of independence our countries managed to build a solid and comprehensive system of bilateral cooperation relying on openness, trust, and equal cooperation”...

Lukashenko sends greetings to personnel of Belarus’ National Security Institute
“Over the years, the university has evolved from the training center for the operations staff into the leading national security training institution,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus to host next session of Union State PA
“The 52nd session will take place in Belarus. The Council of the Parliamentary Assembly will determine the date and the venue of the event,” Vyacheslav Volodin said...

Andreichenko, Volodin discuss pending issues in Belarus-Russia relations
“We have discussed a number of pending issues in the Belarusian-Russian relations,” Vladimir Andreichenko said. “These are the issues regarding the harmonized industrial policy, and the access of products to the markets of our states”...

Belarus prime minister signs condolences for Russian aircraft crash
Andrei Kobyakov laid flowers in memory of the victims of the Russian aircraft crash and signed the book of condolence. A Tu-154 jet liner crashed into the Black Sea in the morning on 25 December. There were 92 people on board, including members of the Alexandrov Ensemble of the Russian army as well as reporters...