Events

Makei discusses Belarus-UK cooperation with Prince Michael of Kent
The parties shared opinions on the prospects for expanding the Belarusian-UK cooperation, first of all, in the trade, economic, humanitarian and cultural areas...

Belarus, Austria agree on close cooperation in OSCE, CEI
The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the international and bilateral agenda, including cooperation in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (Austria will chair the OSCE in 2017), promotion of the Belarus-EU dialogue, and regional security...

Belarus, Poland agree to develop cooperation
The Belarus-Poland local border traffic was also considered during the meeting. Witold Waszczykowski noted that Poland is ready for the coming into effect of the agreement that enables people living in near-border regions to cross the border visa-free...

Belarus, Russia settle oil and gas dispute
“The Protocol was signed on Friday. Under the Protocol, all oil and gas issues have been resolved. The Protocol pegs the prices to the Russian domestic prices,” Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Semashko said...

Makei meets with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs
The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration on Good-Neighborliness, Mutual Recognition and Cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Poland. Vladimir Makei will also meet with other representatives of the Polish government bodies to discuss current issues of the bilateral cooperation...

Belarus, EU plan to sign joint declaration on mobility partnership
The document is expected to lay the basis for further cooperation in migration matters. It will enable the countries to manage the migration flows more effectively and also combat trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants...

Belarusian foreign minister to visit Poland on 10 October
The visit is timed to the 25th anniversary of the signing of the declaration on good-neighborly relations, mutual recognition and cooperation between Belarus and Poland...

Lukashenko: Belarus will protect its national interests
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when addressing the Belarusian Parliament...

Lukashenko calls for positive balance in Belarus’ international relations
The head of state underlined that Belarus needs peace and security, friendship and cooperation between nations while the Belarusian nation is the most international one...

Lukashenko urges balanced foreign policy for Belarus
"We will benefit only from a balanced policy. Because we are in the midst of the events that are unfolding around us today,” the head of state said...

Belarus-Saint Petersburg cooperation program for 2017-2021 to be signed in Minsk
“It is the main document that determines the bilateral relations. The best things from the old document will be prolonged into the new one. I hope it will be a balanced document that will allow working taking into account modern challenges,” said the Saint Petersburg Vice Governor...

Belarus to chair CIS Council for Cultural Cooperation for three years starting from 2017
“Within three years, starting from 2017, the Republic of Belarus will chair the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the CIS Member States. Armenia is holding the chairmanship this year,” the Culture Ministry noted...

Belarus, Serbia discuss prospects of cooperation in CEI in 2017
The Belarusian delegation to the consultation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alena Kupchyna. The Serbian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dragan Momcilovic...

OSCE PA session in Minsk to bring together politicians from 57 countries
“Minsk will play host to the 26th session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly next year. This shows that international standing of the National Assembly and the country in general is improving. For the first time the Belarusian capital will host more than 700 politicians from 57 countries from around the world,” Vladimir Andreichenko noted...

Belarus, UK discuss interregional cooperation
The parties exchanged views on the issues on the bilateral and regional agenda...

Prince Michael of Kent to visit Belarus
“The Prince is involved in consultancy, business and charity activities in a number of countries. For instance, several international non-profit road safety initiatives are conducted under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent,” Dmitry Mironchik noted...

Belarus MPs ratify visa abolition agreement with China's Macau S.A.R.
The agreement was signed in Macau on 18 March 2016 and aims to simplify mutual trips. In accordance with the agreement, the holders of valid travel documents of the two parties shall be exempted from having to obtain a visa for entry, exit and transit through the territory of the other party...

Belarus, Pakistan sign agreements to promote cooperation in various fields
The package of documents includes the protocol of exchange of instruments of ratification on the entry into force of the Friendship and Cooperation Treaty between Belarus and Pakistan. The document establishes the completion of relevant domestic procedures...

Belarus, Pakistan agree to support each other on international arena
Acknowledging that the approaches on the key international and regional issues are similar, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to the universal norms of international law, goals and principles of the UN Charter, enhancement of the UN’s role in the resolution of a wide range of issues regarding the promotion of international peace and security...

Belarusian women with many children honored with Order of Mother
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko awarded the Order of Mother to 38 women from Minsk Oblast and Mogilev Oblast for giving birth to and bringing up five and more children...