News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Russia outsources some operations in aircraft building, shipbuilding to Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Brest Oblast Piotr Parkhomchik to receive his report...

Lukashenko, Putin hold phone talks
Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to his Belarusian counterpart for the assistance provided in organizing a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner swap in furtherance of agreements reached in Istanbul...

Pellet production, use of local fuels seen as promising area for Belarus
“We need to develop this for the future. Because our children may not have cheap gas,” said the head of state...

Lukashenko emphasizes importance of mining and processing complex in Lyuban District
The facility will produce high-quality potash fertilizers. This is so-called white potash, which is extracted from salts. This product is in high demand on the world market. It will be mainly exported to China...

Lukashenko: Belarus is a reliable friend of China, seeks to develop strategic relations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Vice Premier of the State Council of China Liu Guozhong in Minsk on 22 May...

Why Lukashenko has high hopes on wood biofuel production
In a new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will explore how pellets are produced. How much does one tonne of pellets cost? How are Belarusians encouraged to switch to wood biofuel? A heads up: l cite a lot of useful figures!..

Lukashenko: Belarus’ military industry complex is among priority high-tech sectors of economy
"In the year of the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War, we are holding this large-scale forum in glory of common heroes. The generation of the victors bequeathed us to cherish peace and freedom in our native land"...

Lukashenko updates waste management tasks
The head of state emphasized that this is a reserve for economic growth. Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that the topic had been discussed in the same composition some 11 years ago, and since then many programs and measures have been adopted, budget resources have been invested...

Lukashenko: Belarus and Oman are more than partners, they are friends
He emphasized that the priority is given to trade and economic cooperation. Belarus is interested in using Oman's port infrastructure to jointly promote trade with other countries, including Africa...

Lukashenko lauds ties with Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Territory, sees room for closer cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov on 19 May...

Lukashenko on upcoming Belarus-Russia army exercise: No plans to attack anyone
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Minsk on 16 May...

Lukashenko sees off Zimbabwean president at airport
At the airport, the two leaders held a meeting to take stock of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s working visit to Belarus...

Belarus’ own VDNKh: New expo center under the wings of ‘stork’
In a new episode of BelTA’s YouTube channel “After The Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you why Belarus needed a large-scale exhibition complex. How did the country get it and in return for what? What remark did Aleksandr Lukashenko address to the government during the Belexpo inauguration ceremony?..

Lukashenko welcomes positive results in Belarus-Zimbabwe cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he held talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Minsk on 14 May...

Lukashenko names main goal in cooperation with Vietnam
The head of state is confident that the implementation of joint scientific and technical projects, the use of their results for economic benefits, as well as the exchange of the latest technologies will make it possible to improve the security of Belarus and Vietnam...

Lukashenko: Belarus seeks strategic partnership with Vietnam
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during talks with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam on 12 May...

Lukashenko: National symbols strengthen unity of Belarusian people, inspire them to great achievements
"The successes of the current generation - from strong statehood to developed economy - will always be illuminated by the sun rising over the globe, have red-green hues and accompanied by the melody of the anthem," the head of state noted...

Belarus president’s speech at army parade in honor of 80 years since Victory in Great Patriotic War
It is the Victory, today’s Victory that is celebrated by the Republic of Belarus, by brotherly Russia, by our friends and allies, all the people of good will. It is great and well-deserved. It is a day of the Great Victory.

Lukashenko: Belarus honors those, who didn’t waver and who broke the might of Hitler’s Germany
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his speech at the army parade held in Minsk on 9 May on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet nation’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War...

Lukashenko praises Victory parade in Moscow
"The best parade you have ever held in the Russian Federation. I didn't take part in Soviet parades as I was still very young. But I have seen all Russian parades. I can say that this one has been the best ever"...