News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Belarus sovereignty is about hard-working people
"Presenting awards in the run-up to the main public holiday is particularly symbolic and remarkable. After all, when we talk about the country’s independence, we imply people"...

Lukashenko receives credentials of foreign ambassadors
The credentials were handed over to the Belarusian president by the ambassadors of Zambia, Italy, Cyprus, the Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Ecuador...

Belarus president starts countdown to 2nd European Games
In his speech Alexander Lukashenko noted that the stadium will become the heart of the 2nd European Games Minsk 2019. The games will be a magnificent event for Belarus and the entire international community...

Dinamo Stadium in Minsk reopened after renovation
The head of state presented a symbolic key to the stadium to members of the national track-and-field athletics team and football players. Belarus’ national anthem was performed during the ceremony, with spectators seated on the grandstands of the new stadium singing it, too...

Lukashenko views trade as basis for Belarus-EU partnership
“We have always been a good transit window for the European Union. We have never banned your businesses from moving goods, workforce, and capital to and via Belarus,” said Alexander Lukashenko...

Year of Native Land in Belarus extended onto 2018-2020
"It is even not one year of native land but three years because it is unlikely we will build something within one year. One cannot turn people right away. They need to get accustomed to it first, make up their minds, and sketch out some plans"...

Belarus, Russia reiterate readiness for compromises in addressing disputes
“We will take maximum advantage of the opportunities offered by the Union State to boost sustainable development of our countries and improve living standards of our nations”...

Guidelines on Belarus-Russia union development in 2018-2022 approved
The priority directions and top-priority tasks include the pursuance of a coordinated macroeconomic policy, industrial policy, and budget policy, the enhancement of the trade and economic relations, the formation of the common legal space, and the development of the institutional pillars of the Union State of Belarus and Russia...

Lukashenko, Putin hold meeting at Palace of Independence
After a joint photo opportunity the heads of state began the one-on-one meeting. It is held before the Supreme State Council Summit...

Minsk to host Union State Supreme State Council meeting
The agenda will include about ten issues, including a program of coordinated actions in the foreign policy for 2018-2019 and further development of the union in 2018-2022...

Belarus president arrives in Moscow for 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
In the airport, the Belarusian head of state was welcomed by officials and also by Zabivaka the Wolf, the official mascot of the current championship. As it was reported, the Russian capital will host a number of foreign leaders for the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony...

Belarus suggests restoring $40bn trade to Russia
“I am convinced that in addition to preserving the current level of intergovernmental relations we will be able to advance it to new heights, which meet modern requirements and challenges,” said Andrei Kobyakov...

Lukashenko hails big progress in Belarus-Uzbekistan relations
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that the main achievements of Uzbekistan are in the economy. "Diplomacy, politics are good things. It is always good to talk. But it is much more important to have tangible results. And you have made it. This is the greatest achievement of your government"...

Lukashenko suggests giving powerful impetus to Belarus-India economic contacts
The visit of Sumitra Mahajan to Belarus testifies to the commitment of the leadership of the two countries to strengthen the relations, Alexander Lukashenko underlined. “We have everything in place to move away from conventional trade to joint investment and joint ventures both in India and Belarus,” Alexander Lukashenko said...

Igor Boki sets five world records at IDM Berlin 2018
Igor Boki is 11-time Paralympic champion, many-time world and European champion...

Darya Domracheva receives Stars of Commonwealth Award
The Council of the CIS Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund decided on the prize winners of 2017, among who is the Belarusian athlete...

Belarus, China scrap visas for ordinary citizens
The document was concluded following the talks between Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko and China’s President Xi Jinping. On behalf of Belarus the document was signed by Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei...

Lukashenko: Belarus will be strong if China is strong
“We are very glad that we lend each other unconditional support in any situation. We never look back for reaction and opinion of others when it comes to independence and sovereignty of the states. I am convinced that if China is strong, Belarus will also be strong, as our country is your reliable partner”...

Belarusian BelAZ rolls out new 290-tonne haul truck
"We didn’t have a dump truck in this range. Now our company will have the world’s broadest lineup of dump trucks. The new vehicle is a sum of the entire experience of our designers and takes into account maximum requirements for operation in all the regions where BelAZ trucks are used these days"...

Belarus’ Alina Talay 2nd at Oslo Diamond League 2018
The Belarusian came in second clocking 12.63 seconds. Danielle Williams of Jamaica won in her season’s best time of 12.60...