Events

Pompidou Group praises cooperation with Belarus
“We have already gained positive experience in cooperation with Belarus in part of monitoring possible movement of drugs through airports. The drugs market is fast-moving, and it is of high importance to hear every state in order to take into account all their best practices,” said Jan Malinowski...

Lukashenko express condolences over terrorist attack at Istanbul airport
The head of state noted that it is with great pain and sorrow that people in the Republic of Belarus learned the news about the large number of casualties and injured civilians...

Days of Minsk in Belgrade scheduled for 2017
The Minsk Mayor noted that the Days of Belgrade include the business part and many other activities. This says that there are many points of contact and areas for cooperation...

Czech Foreign Minister in Belarus on a visit
On 30 June the Czech diplomat is set to hold talks with Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei. The Czech Republic holds a stable spot in Belarus’ top 30 export destinations...

Sofa Landver: Belarus and Israel can cooperate in any area
According to the Israeli minister, the two countries enjoy fruitful cooperation in the healthcare sector. “We have a well-developed healthcare, economy. We have good IT specialists, but there are not enough of them. I think our countries have no areas where we could not negotiate,” Sofa Landver emphasized...

Minsk hosting Belgrade Days
The Belarusian-Serbian business forum will take place in Minsk during a business visit of the Serbian delegation led by Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic to Belarus on 29 June...

Belarus, New Zealand intend to intensify political dialogue
The parties exchanged opinion on the most pressing issues on the bilateral agenda. The parties, in particular, discussed the ways of intensifying political dialogue through an exchange of visits at different levels and bolstering ties between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs...

Yermoshina to attend PACE conference on mass media 4 July
“The conference will discuss the activities of mass media related to the coverage of elections, matters of journalism ethics, and the role of parliaments in ensuring media freedom during elections,” Nikolai Lozovik noted...

Cooperation between Belarus and Germany’s Saxony discussed in Minsk
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with a delegation of the Landtag of the Free State of Saxony headed by Landtag President Matthias Roessler...

Belarusian Olympians tested in WADA-accredited laboratories ahead of Rio
“All future participants of the summer games, who already earned a license, are being tested in WADA accredited laboratories. Starting June, the process entered into an active phase, and I would like to note that our Olympians are making us happy. None has tested positive,” Denis Muzhzhukhin noted...

Lukashenko extends condolences over demise of Sergei Kortes
Sergei Kortes made a great contribution to the development of the Belarusian culture. For several decades, his name was closely associated with the Belarusian opera. His multifaceted works are famous in Belarus and far beyond its borders...

Lukashenko: Rostislav Yankovsky’s demise is an irreparable loss for Belarusian culture
“His highest professionalism, fine-grained understanding of the psychology of characters and vast knowledge of literature, inborn nobility, and unique acting style helped Rostislav Yankovsky enjoy a celebrated career with hundreds of memorable roles in theater and in film, which have already become integral part of the Belarusian cultural heritage,” the message reads...

Belarus, Thailand have potential to boost mutual trade
Belarus considers Thailand an important and promising partner in Southeast Asia, an influential state and credible participant in international relations, one of the leaders of the ASEAN. The intensification of contacts between our countries at all levels creates a solid foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation...

Guminsky: Belarus and Thailand show mutual interest in cooperation
Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Viktor Guminsky told media in Vitebsk after an official meeting of Thailand’s parliamentary delegation with the Vitebsk and oblast authorities...

Lukashenko: Belarus shares SCO’s approaches to international security
“You are well aware of the peace-loving and multi-vector foreign policy of Belarus. This policy is aimed at preserving stability and peace in our region. We absolutely share the SCO’s approaches to ensuring international security,” the President said...

Lukashenko urges to advance Belarus-India relations
According to the President, Belarus and India have a solid legal framework for the enhancement of relations. The sides are also implementing a number of serious bilateral projects, in particular, in the pharmaceutical industry and other fields...

Belarus president off to Uzbekistan for Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
The Tashkent summit will be the first Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, in which Belarus will take part in the observer capacity.

Lukashenko: No one except Belarusians can decide on their future
The head of state pointed out that the congress has been convened in the crucial period, in the run-up to the parliamentary elections, which will have a significant impact on the future of the country...

Program on social, economic development in 2016-2020 to guide decision making in Belarus
“The program has determined prospects, has sketched out the ways we will use to reach targeted goals. But these are the ways we can see today or have comprehended in theory,” underlined the President...

Belarus to attend PACE Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy session
Nikolai Samoseiko is also set to hold bilateral meetings with PACE representatives, foreign MPs and officials of the Council of Europe.