News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko meets with participants of Junior Eurovision 2018 at Palace of Independence
He stressed that Belarus is famous for its honesty and justice. “Therefore, the strongest contestant will win here,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Junior Eurovision kicks off in Minsk
At the start of the ceremony, delegations of all the 20 participating countries walked the red carpet. That was the first appearance of all the participants who got an opportunity to present themselves and their teams...

New stage in Belarus-Azerbaijan relations
The heads of state are confident that the further strengthening of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan is in the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries...

Belarus, Azerbaijan branch out into third countries together
The Belarusian head of state remarked that the countries have laid a foundation for broad industrial cooperation...

Lukashenko wants complete energy independence of Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko noted that Belarus’ energy system is one of the most complicated economic sectors, but it is of extraordinary importance for the domestic economy. “Its stability is paramount for the security and independence of the state”...

Lukashenko: NASB plays a crucial role in Belarus’ economic development
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to the personnel of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the organization...

Belarus suggests new promising projects to Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast
“We are ready to considerably increase mutual trade figures. We are going to do everything we can. Trust me on this. All the agreements you will reach during this visit will be fulfilled rigorously”...

Belarus hails Egypt’s role in settlement of situation in region
“We appreciate the role that Egypt is playing again in that turbulent region. We are keeping a close eye on the conflict in Palestine, on the role that Egypt is playing in stabilizing the situation and settling the relations between Israel and Palestine”...

Good prospects for higher Belarus-Turkey trade
Alexander Lukashenko noted that the potential of Belarusian-Turkish relations has not been fully explored. “But the one billion trade turnover we are going to have this year – or maybe more than that – is a good accomplishment of our countries,” said the Belarusian leader...

Vladimir Semashko appointed Belarus' ambassador to Russia
Vladimir Semashko will also be Belarus’ plenipotentiary representative to the CIS Economic Council and the CSTO, Belarus’ special representative on integration to the Belarus-Russia Union State, EAEU, CIS and CSTO...

Anastasiya Prokopenko named Best Senior Female Pentathlete by UIPM
In the 2018 season Anastasiya Prokopenko won gold in individual and relay at the 2018 World Modern Pentathlon Championships...

Lukashenko unveils topics discussed at CSTO summit in Astana
"The most discussed topic was the foreign policy situation around the CSTO countries"...

Lukashenko takes part in CSTO summit
The sides discussed topical issues of international and regional security and cooperation in the format of the organization on the international arena...

Lukashenko sends October Revolution Day greetings to Belarusian people
“More than a century has passed since then. Evaluating certain historical figures, we may have different attitudes to the events of the past. However, the foundation for the national revival of many nations and their right to self-determination has been laid back then”...

Lukashenko meets with U.S. analysts to discuss geopolitics, security, cooperation
At the beginning of the meeting Alexander Lukashenko pointed out a few key ideas. He stressed that Belarus is a young sovereign state pursuing an independent foreign policy, with a balanced pragmatic position...

Lukashenko emphasizes people’s role in maintaining order, developing communities
The president called upon the citizens to join in the process. “Everyone needs to make their contribution. We cannot rely only on the state. It will play its role,” said Alexander Lukashenko...

Belarus president in favor of spending Chinese loans to support smart business owners
“We have a large number of commercial Chinese loans we have yet to spend. Seven billion. There are also cheap loans. Recently I gave instructions to stop focusing on giant companies only. There is a solid private business owner we know. They are not some charlatans"...

Lukashenko: CSTO summit in Astana will seek solutions to international issues
"Many issues are on the agenda: reforming the organization, strengthening its role and clout in international affairs, especially during this difficult time. In Astana, as always, we will be looking for solutions to complex international issues"...

Lukashenko invites Moldova to embark on new projects, reach $500m in trade
"We have been cooperating with Moldova in many areas for many years. Our trade is quite substantial, too. However, it is no doubt that we should aim for the $500 million target"...

Belarus ready to expand cooperation with Serbia in economy, culture, sport
Alexander Lukashenko said he was confident that Belarus and Serbia should advance trade and economic cooperation, including by setting up joint ventures, particularly in Serbia...