Events

Belarus, India aim to ramp up trade, industrial cooperation
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov also held a meeting with the head of the Indian delegation. The parties discussed the dynamic growth of bilateral cooperation in major areas, including political, economic and humanitarian affairs...

Lukashenko sends national day greetings to Czechia
“Belarus has always been open to constructive cooperation with Czechia in all areas of mutual interest based on the principles of partnership, trust and equality”...

Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Egypt
During the ceremony, the parties welcomed the high level of Belarusian-Egyptian relations and reaffirmed interest in building contacts at various levels...

Belarus’ MFA issues protest to Lithuania over unilateral border closure without prior notice
“We have to note the anti-people nature of such actions, where ordinary people become hostages to political expediency,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated...

Belarus hosts over 194,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025
A total of 1,226,308 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022...

Türkiye intends to elevate relations with Belarus to higher level
The Turkish side noted at the meeting that there is potential for cooperation between the two friendly nations of Türkiye and Belarus. The diplomatic relations between the countries, which have lasted for 33 years and have developed mainly in areas such as economy, politics, and humanitarian affairs, are of a constructive nature...

Eurasian Security Conference in Minsk to draw over 40 countries, 7 organizations
Among the participants are ministers of foreign affairs, heads of integration associations, and representatives of parliaments, research institutes, and think tanks from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East...

Belarusian diplomat: Sanctions undermine global economy, trade
“Belarus will fully support UNCTAD's efforts to strengthen genuine multilateralism in international economic relations, develop interregional integration, and promote international trade,” Larisa Belskaya said...

Turkish parliamentary delegation in Belarus on visit
The Turkish delegation is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly of Belarus and to tour a number of Belarusian mechanical engineering enterprises and cultural institutions...

Lukashenko congratulates people of Austria on 70th anniversary of modern Austrian statehood
Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that strong contacts between state and political figures, effective cooperation in trade and economy, collaboration in culture and science, and robust public ties are the foundation of stability and development...

Belarus signs UN Convention against Cybercrime
The document was signed by more than 100 countries. It is designed to strengthen international cooperation in combating crimes in the field of information technology...

Lukashenko sends Republic Day greetings to Kazakhstan
The president expressed his conviction that the long-standing relations between Minsk and Astana, founded on trust and friendship, are a reliable guarantee for the further strengthening of Belarusian-Kazakh cooperation...

Lukashenko ties future Vitebsk Oblast support to concrete results
Speaking about the plans until 2030, the president stated that it is necessary not just to list the planned targets, but to outline them year by year so that the process of fulfilling the promises can be monitored...

Lukashenko rejects quick solutions for Vitebsk Oblast, warns against taking easy path
In this regard, the president emphasized that sufficient conditions have been created and the necessary decisions have been made on many aspects, and the only thing often lacking is discipline...

Lukashenko urges to strengthen responsibility of local authorities for agriculture
“We must create such a system of work where everyone is afraid to lie or misrepresent anything. That is the kind of system we need,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko wants ironclad order in Vitebsk agricultural sector
At the same time, he noted that everyone would be treated humanely, but on the condition of honest and responsible work...

Lukashenko on cattle mortality: Livestock farming must not turn into criminal activity
Aleksandr Lukashenko identified this issue as one of the most pressing in agriculture. From January to September, the mortality rate across the country reached 108,000 head, which is overall 5% lower than last year's level...

Minsk, Algiers set for highest-level talks. Why does Belarus turn its focus to North Africa
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko had previously noted that contacts with Algeria had received a new impetus. True to its principles, Belarus positions itself as a friend to Africa, aiming to help and teach where there is a need. This prompts an examination of Minsk’s specific interests in North Africa and the reasons for Algeria’s interest in Belarusian technology...

Lukashenko congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as president of Bolivia
“Belarus is ready to truly intensify the fruitful dialogue with Bolivia. I hope that in the near future we will be able to give Belarusian-Bolivian relations new substance”...

Minister reveals Lukashenko’s decision on incentives for young professionals
A draft decree “On youth support measures” which aims to create conditions for attracting and retaining young professionals at enterprises, was discussed at the meeting with the president of Belarus and the leadership of the Council of Ministers...