Events

Lukashenko: Audit institutions can play key role in CIS development
According to Alexander Lukashenko only tough state control over financial flows and strict observation of legal regulations in this sector can guarantee productive development...

Ecuador thanks Belarus for humanitarian aid
On behalf of the president and the government of Ecuador Guillaume Long expressed profound gratitude to Belarus’ leadership for the humanitarian aid delivered to those affected by the most destructive earthquake in the last 67 years on 16 April...

Belarus voices proposals for cooperation on Chernobyl under UN
The Belarusian diplomat presented proposals of our country for the further international cooperation under the aegis of the UN in the Chernobyl issues. Such cooperation was supported by participants of the roundtable, including Russia and Kazakhstan...

Belarus, South Korea urged to identify areas of mutually beneficial cooperation
“Important practical steps have been recently taken in bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea. I think we can outline many areas of mutually beneficial cooperation in the future,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko sees great prospects for Belarus-UAE investment cooperation
“We should make more effort to develop the economic aspect of our bilateral cooperation, especially given that we have great prospects for investment cooperation,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Belarus interested in dynamic development of African states
“We have a lot to offer to each other in all the areas and first of all in the trade and economic sector. We will appreciate if the new Ambassador enhances the efficiency of the potential of the bilateral cooperation,” the President added...

Lukashenko to take part in 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia
The head of state is expected to deliver a speech at the plenary session of the forum on 8 June. The same day Alexander Lukashenko will hold a bilateral meeting with Russia President Vladimir Putin in the Palace of Independence...

Lukashenko sends National Day greetings to Sweden
The head of state expressed confidence that the Belarusian-Swedish relations relying on the principles of respect and mutual understanding have good prospects...

Belarus Premier off to Kyrgyzstan on working visit
There are more than ten items on the agenda for the meeting which covers a wide range of cooperation areas. Special attention will be paid to trade and economic cooperation and joint efforts to develop power engineering and healthcare, enhance food security, and implement the innovation cooperation program...

Belarus establishes diplomatic relations with Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
During the visit to Cuba Belarus’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov also held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis Mark Brantley. The parties signed a joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries...

Belarus, Cuba praise high level of trust and friendly bilateral relations
The parties hailed a high level of trust and traditionally friendly relations between Belarus and Cuba, efficient cooperation between the two states in international organizations...

Philippine ambassador presents credentials in Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
During the meeting the sides discussed topical aspects of bilateral cooperation and sketched out the main avenues of interaction in political, trade, and economic affairs...

Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Ministry set up in Belarus
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko signed corresponding decree No. 188 “Concerning antimonopoly regulation and trade bodies” on 3 June...

Belarus considering signing Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment
“We are thinking about acceding to the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment. Moreover, the seventh meeting of the parties to the Espoo Convention will take place in Minsk in June 2017. Belarus has already established a committee to prepare for the event. We are now addressing technical issues", Iya Malkina said...

Steps to implement Paris Climate Agreement discussed in Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Valentin Rybakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Belarus Dominique Gazuy discussed the start of the work on implementing the Paris Climate Agreement during the meeting in the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Belarus, Bulgaria discuss prospects of economic cooperation
The session focused on a wide range of issues, including cooperation in the manufacturing sector and agriculture, investment, science, transport, tourism, education, regional interaction...

Belarus ready to implement UNECE Environmental Performance Review recommendations
“The third EPR provides a detailed analysis of the progress in the field of environmental protection in Belarus. Today I would like to note that Belarus is ready to commit itself to the implementation of the recommendations given by international experts,” Andrei Kovkhuto stressed...

Belarus, Bahrain plan to abolish visas for holders of diplomatic passports
The parties are discussing the draft agreement on the mutual abolishment of visas for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, and also issues related to the further simplification of visa formalities for the citizens of the two countries...

Belarus, UAE discuss simpler travel procedures
The sides discussed matters concerning the mutual simplification of travel procedures, the protection of citizens in emergencies, the extradition of convicts, provision of legal aid and other matters of mutual interest...

Minsk hosting Belarus-Poland ministerial consultations
The Belarusian delegation is led by Deputy Director of the General Department of Legal Affairs and Treaties of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Metelitsa, the Polish delegation – by Deputy Director of the Legal and Treaty Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Konrad Marciniak. The parties will discuss the current international and legal issues of bilateral cooperation...