News & Events in Belarus

Kupala Night festival hailed as symbol of brotherly friendship between Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
"The three nations share intertwined history, kindred and spiritual roots like the three mighty oak trees on the bank of the Dnieper River. This great river starts there, in Russia, carries its waters across Belarus and ends its way in the brotherly Ukraine"...

Belarus president: Memory of the Great Patriotic War is part of national self-awareness
“The final battles for the capital city of our motherland – Minsk – thundered here exactly 75 years ago. It was a victory over death itself. It was a triumph of unity and the force of the spirit of the great generation of warriors-liberators”...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ liberation became the starting point of a new history of the country
Congratulating participants of the official event on Independence Day and the 75th anniversary of Belarus’ liberation from the Nazi invaders, Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that this day “became the starting point of a new history of the country, a peaceful and creative one”...

Lukashenko wishes Happy Independence Day to all Belarusians
The head of state remarked that the national holiday unites Belarusians in their commitment to peace, accord and preservation of the heroic chronicle of the country...

Lukashenko: No taboo subjects in Belarus-Armenia relations
Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that cooperation between Belarus and Armenia started virtually from scratch. "Our trade is not big, but $50 million a year is much better than nothing," he said...

Belt and Road Forum to open at Great Stone park in Belarus on 2 July
This is the first large-scale event in the territory of the park. The forum will build on the results of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that took place in Beijing in April 2019...

Belarus president describes 2nd European Games as feast of bright impressions, strong emotions
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is a feast of bright unforgettable impressions and strong emotions. We had everything – joy, happiness, and disappointment. This is what sport is all about. It is a celebration of friendship and unity, hot competitions, which united millions of residents of Europe into one big family”...

Presidents of Belarus, Russia meeting informally in Zaslavl residence
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and other VIP guests are expected to attend the closing ceremony of the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019 in the Dinamo Stadium later today...

Lukashenko meets with president of International Olympic Committee
The parties discussed cooperation between Belarus and the International Olympic Committee in the promotion of Olympic movement. Thomas Bach is expected to attend the closing ceremony of the 2nd European Games...

Lukashenko wants closer ties with Japan
The head of state emphasized that Belarus is happy to welcome the high-ranking government official from Japan. “It is high time to build good and friendly relations between Belarus and Japan,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: Belarus is absolutely open for the world
“I will not talk about the development of the tourism industry in Belarus. I guess, the minister told you about that and he knows better. However, I want to tell you one thing – tourism industry is one of our biggest areas of focus. Belarus is an absolutely open country and we have things to show to the world. Those who want to experience other climatic conditions and ways of life are always welcome in Belarus”...

Lukashenko extends Youth Day greetings to young Belarusians
“Big educational and scientific projects, successful start-ups, sports medals, and victories at creative contests show that you are on the right path. The country is doing everything possible to help your wildest dreams come true,” the president said...

Belarus set to promote systemic, long-term cooperation with Tajikistan
"We have already determined key priorities that will shape the nature of our partnership and make it strong and enduring. Belarus is determined to maintain systemic and long-term cooperation in the economic sector"...

Lukashenko: People’s achievements shape Belarus’ history
"We are meeting in the run-up to the celebration of our main national holiday, Independence Day. I am delighted to see you, talented, hardworking and committed professionals, the people whose successes and achievements shape the history of the country"...

Belarus president encourages university graduates to make dreams come true
“Let me reiterate it: never stop accomplishing. Energy and talents of the youth have astonishing power. Belarus is a country of great opportunities. Everything will work out fine and we will hear your names with pride more than once”...

Lukashenko addresses UN states on occasion of 75th anniversary of Belarus’ liberation
“Since the ancient times, while welcoming each other, people would say: “May peace be upon you.” The United Nations was created to maintain and to strengthen peace. Together we can accomplish this historic mission!”...

Acrobats win first gold for Belarus at 2nd European Games in Minsk
This was Belarus’ first gold medal at the 2nd European Games...

Lukashenko: An honor for Belarus to be at the origin of the European Games
“The time for bright victories has come. We are opening the 2nd European Games in the hospitable Belarusian land,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Belarus’ delegation at 2nd European Games 2019
"We are proud of the Belarusian athletes whose names are forever etched in the annals of domestic and international sports. We admire their courage, fortitude, and the will to win"...

Minsk European Games to kick off with grand opening ceremony on 21 June
Belarus has never hosted such a large-scale sports event before. Viewers from Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, a total of 500 million worldwide, will tune in to watch competitions in 15 sports...