Events

Lukashenko: CIS member states show recognition of Belarus’ active integration policy
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with the heads of the government delegations of the EEU and the CIS...

Belarus dissatisfied with certain timeframes for establishment of EEU gas, oil market
The Belarusian head of state stressed that even if there are certain fixed timeframes for the establishment of the common markets, there is no need to wait till the last moment to launch them...

Kobyakov, Medvedev discuss Belarus-Russia cooperation in Minsk
"The two countries traditionally enjoy mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation. However, there are some things that need to be solved", Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said...

About 40 countries interested in cooperation with Eurasian Economic Union
"The Eurasian Economic Union member states put considerable efforts into reaching foreign markets and into positioning the union as a successful and stable integration association in the international scene. We manage to achieve a lot in this regard,” stressed the Prime Minister of Belarus...

Prospects of Belarus-FAO stronger cooperation discussed
Close attention was paid to the organization of the visit of FAO Director General Jose Graziano da Silva to Belarus...

Lukashenko offers condolences over Quetta terrorist attack in Pakistan
“It is with deep pain and sorrow that people in Belarus have learned the news about terrorist attack on the police training college in Quetta,” the message reads...

Makei meets with CEI Secretary General
The meeting also discussed the interaction with the CEI Secretariat in the context of preparations for Belarus’ Presidency in the CEI in 2017...

Eurasian Intergovernmental Council to meet in Minsk on 27 October
All in all, there are eleven items on the agenda. The session will discuss the draft EEU Customs Code, the draft EEU budget for 2017, the international activities of the Eurasian Economic Commission, and some aspects of the trade policy, including the application of anti-dumping measures....

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Turkmenistan
“Over a quarter of a century Turkmenistan has achieved a lot in economic development and improved the wellbeing of its people. Peace and accord in the society, and the responsible foreign policy are the pillars of the country’s high international standing,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus to present report on elimination of discrimination against women in Geneva
The Vice Speaker will also take part in the general debate on the topic “Human rights abuses as precursors of conflict: Parliaments as early responders” to be held as part of the 135th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva...

Renowned AIDS activists honored with Belarusian state awards
In recognition of many-year productive cooperation with Belarus, a big personal contribution to the implementation of international healthcare projects, HIV/AIDS and TB national programs the Medals of Francysk Skaryna were conferred on Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria...

Belarus, Arab League discuss prospects for economic cooperation
“During the meeting the parties discussed the prospects of cooperation between Belarus and the Member States of the League of Arab States in economic, political and humanitarian areas,” the ministry informed...

Belarus, Denmark hold ministerial consultations in Copenhagen
“The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the Belarusian-Danish agenda in political, trade, economic, humanitarian and other areas, the ways of expanding the bilateral legal framework, the development of cooperation between Belarus and the EU"...

Belarus ranks 30th in Global Gender Gap Report
Iceland tops the rankings followed by Finland and Norway. Belarus is 30th between Spain (29th) and Portugal (31st). Russia is in 75th place. The report provides an insight into the gaps between women and men using the Gender Gap Index that was introduced by the World Economic Forum...

Belarus warns against unnecessary and dangerous confrontation of integration models
A message of greetings from Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was read out during the conference. “The message stresses a very important element: an exceptional value of the mutually beneficial cooperation of the integration associations in the Eurasian continent for the global political stability and prosperity,” Vladimir Makei said...

UNECE international conference in Minsk aimed at preventing new dividing lines
“Being in the geographical center of Europe, at the crossroads of European and Eurasian integration associations, Belarus is interested in expanding economic diplomacy and fostering strong economic ties regardless of the political preferences of each other. The goal of the conference is commensurable with our aspirations,” Vladimir Makei said...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Austria
The head of state pointed out the enhancement of relations between Belarus and Austria and expressed confidence that by joint efforts the countries will ensure the expansion of the Belarusian-Austrian dialogue in all areas...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of ENECE economic integration conference
“Being in the geographic center of Europe, Belarus is a fervent advocate of expanding trans-European ties. We are committed to interregional integration, promotion of the “integration of integrations” idea, creation of the common market stretching from Lisbon to Vladivostok,” the message of greetings reads...

Belarus invites Serbia to implement joint information projects
During the meeting, Lilia Ananich noted that today information is frequently used for destructive purposes, so it is necessary to do everything possible to strengthen the bridge of information cooperation and good neighborliness between Belarus and Serbia...

Lukashenko expresses condolences over passing of former Emir of Qatar
“A great person of the era who dedicated his life to serving the nation of Qatar passed away. He will be always remembered as a wise country leader whose name is closely connected with the development of independent Qatar,” the message of condolences reads...