Events

Belarus calls on SCO member states to unite efforts against terrorism, crime
"All these negative phenomena are cross-border problems. Only by joint efforts can we fight them efficiently,” Belarus’ Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said at the 15th meeting of the SCO Heads of Government Council in Bishkek...

Belarus, Austria to advance interparliamentary dialogue
The matter was discussed during the latest meeting of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Austria Valery Voronetsky and First Deputy Chairman of the National Council of Austria Karlheinz Kopf...

Belarus’ PM off to Kyrgyzstan for working visit
The Premier is set to take part in the meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which is due in Bishkek on 2-3 November...

Ukraine government delegation to visit Belarus on 10 November
The delegation will come to Minsk to attend the 24th meeting of the Belarus-Ukraine joint intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation...

Belarus, Montenegro to step up cooperation in all fields
The press service of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia told BelTA after a meeting between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Igor Petrishenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Montenegro to Russia Igor Jovovic in Moscow...

Kobyakov presents state awards to distinguished Belarusians
The list of awardees includes 94 people. These are workers of the construction industry, manufacturing sector, tax bodies, healthcare, mass media, education, science, and culture...

Lukashenko sends Revolution Day greetings to Algeria
The head of state noted that Belarus pays much attention to the development of relations with Algeria and is interested in the utilization of the existing cooperation potential in various fields...

Belarus calls for respect for nations' sovereignty at UNGA Sixth Committee session
When speaking at the Sixth Committee meeting, Andrei Metelitsa made a number of observations on the reports by the International Law Commission regarding the protection of people in the event of disasters, identification of customary international law, interpretation of international treaties, crimes against humanity...

Belarus, Vietnam sign three agreements in science, intellectual property
The agreements were signed, in particular, during the session of the Belarus-Vietnam intergovernmental commission for trade and economic cooperation. On behalf of the State Science and Technology Committee the event was attended by its deputy chairman Piotr Baltrukovich...

CSTO to suggest joint activities to UN during Belarus’ CSTO presidency
Belarus’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations outlined the main approaches to building partnership between the CSTO and the United Nations. Andrei Dapkiunas noted that during Belarus’ CSTO presidency the member states of this organization are planning to initiate a series of joint meetings and activities with the UN on the most pressing international issues...

Head of ICRC Delegation in Russia, Belarus and Moldova visits Minsk to discuss cooperation
Magne Barth is scheduled to meet with the leaders of the Belarusian Red Cross, representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, the Interior, and Emergency Situations...

Belarus, Qatar sign documents to step up bilateral cooperation
A memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in healthcare was signed at the presence of the leaders of the two states. There was also concluded a memorandum of academic and scientific cooperation...

Lukashenko sends Republic Day greetings to Turkey
“In this difficult time when most of the countries repeatedly face new challenges in economy and international security matters, constructive and trustful interstate relations represent the foundation for bolstering bilateral trade ties and maintaining regional stability”...

Belarus President to visit Middle East region 29 October
Alexander Lukashenko is scheduled to hold talks with Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as part of his official visit to Qatar. The parties are expected to sign a number of bilateral documents...

Guminsky appointed CIS First Deputy Executive Secretary
The appointment was initiated by Belarus. CIS Executive Secretary, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee Sergei Lebedev noted: “Viktor Guminsky has an impressive background and a vast experience in political and public service”...

Belarus intends to bolster bilateral ties with CEI countries
Building bridges in Europe instead of confrontation is Belarus’ fundamental position, Alena Kupchyna said. The CEI is a unique organization, a flexible and pragmatic regional mechanism which should work to prevent the emergence or expansion of dividing lines in the region...

Kobyakov: A lot yet to do to make CIS stronger
The Belarusian head of government noted that the CIS states have to specify the jurisdiction of the CIS agencies, optimize and improve performance of power-wielding agencies, ensure frugal and effective usage of financial resources...

Belarus-Russia Union State hailed as paragon of integration
"The CIS is a good platform for talks and negotiations, for addressing tactical issues. Meanwhile, the Eurasian Economic Union envisages a closer economic integration. The Belarus-Russia Union State is an example of an even closer integration. It is a paragon and role model,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Lukashenko: Integration projects should bring real benefits to nations
“Over the course of 25 years we signed an unimaginable number of decisions, treaties, and agreements. Are all of them up to date? Do we need all of them? An analysis is in order. As a result, we should see a truly contemporary, respected, and active organization, participation in which will meet interests of our countries”...

Lukashenko warns against red tape in updating EEU Treaty
“Work is in progress to bring the EEU Treaty provisions up to date. It is important to use this opportunity to address the most complex integration issues,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed...