News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko, Chinese ambassador discuss preparation for SCO summit
Alexander Lukashenko noted that prior to his meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping he would like to discuss with the ambassador some matters that are of crucial importance for China-Belarus relations...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Ecuador need to revise their relations
The Belarusian-Ecuadorian relations and a corresponding roadmap should rely on the trade and economic cooperation...

Lukashenko, Rahmon inaugurate assembly plant of Belarus’ machinery in Tajikistan
The heads of state unveiled a commemorative plaque on the premises of the plant, familiarized themselves with the production, discussed its development prospects and spoke with the company’s employees...

Presidents of Belarus, Tajikistan release joint statement
The sides confirmed their readiness to bolster the political dialogue. Ways to further advance Belarusian-Tajik relations and interaction on the most important items on the international agenda were sketched out...

Belarus, Tajikistan agree on strategic partnership
Alexander Lukashenko welcomed an excellent opportunity to discuss imn detail the areas of Belarusian-Tajik cooperation. He also drew attention to the continuing growth trends in the bilateral trade this year...

Belarus president calls for civilized resolution of disputes in EAEU
"It is regional integration associations that create prerequisites for global economy growth today. But instead of trading freely we shut off on each other"...

Lukashenko sends greetings to TIBO 2018 participants
The head of state noted that over a quarter of century the forum has turned into an important ground for interstate cooperation and a place to showcase the latest achievements in the field of information technologies...

TIBO 2018 to open in Minsk on 14 May
For the first time TIBO will feature the EAEU digital forum on 15 May. Participants of the forum will discuss drivers and barriers on the way to the single digital market in the EAEU...

Lukashenko holds session to discuss development of OAO Grodno Azot
“My requirements are well known: there should be no loss-making and subsidized projects in the country. It is inadmissible to spent budget money on various readjustments,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko: Belarus salutes selflessness of Great Patriotic War heroes
“We salute the selflessness of all those who bore the brunt of the war and showed no mercy to the enemy from the very first days of the war, those who fought sacrificing their lives, those who worked hard to help front-line solders and demonstrated their fearless resistance to the invaders on the occupied lands”...

Lukashenko lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk
Flowers to the Eternal Flame were also laid by the head of state’s sons, on behalf of the government bodies, the National Assembly of Belarus, courts, the Security Council and the Armed Forces, enforcement bodies, youth and public organizations, the CIS Executive Committee, representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, the Belarusian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches...

Lukashenko sends Victory Day greetings to foreign leaders
"Today, with a feeling of pride, gratitude and sorrow, we remember all those who gave us the future, who at the cost of the hardest ordeals, the loss of their loved ones or their own lives, defended their land from fascist slavery"...

Belarus celebrates Victory Day
For the Belarusians it is not only a holiday but also a day of remembrance, deep respect and gratitude to Soviet soldiers, home front workers, partisans and underground movement members - to all who made the Victory possible...

Lukashenko: Belarus will always cherish the true history of the Great Patriotic War
“We will always cherish the true history of that war. We will pass the understanding that unity, belief in ourselves and genuine love for the Motherland are the reliable protection from any threat to future generations"...

Lukashenko meets with representatives of China’s CITIC Group
The president also remarked that the meeting with the delegation of CITIC Group is special because it is held in the run-up to Victory Day...

8,412 Great Patriotic War veterans in Belarus
“The march of time is relentless. As of 1 April 2018 there were 8,412 veterans of the Great Patriotic War in Belarus, including 4,006 servicemembers. 13,000 veterans passed away in 2014-2017. The median age is 95-96, the youngest are aged between 86-87. They were young partisans and underground fighters during the war”...

BelTA receives Golden Letter Grand Prix for Minsk and Minskers project
The head of the news agency said that a big team of professionals was involved in the work on the project. “These are the people who love their profession, love Minsk, love their country”...

Lukashenko sends greetings to participants of Mass Media in Belarus expo
"I am convinced that this important international exposition will help consolidate the society, promote the ideas of peace ad good neighborliness"...

Lukashenko: Favorable trends in foreign markets offer the prospect of additional budget revenues
"Nobody knows how long this period will last but it will not last forever. We need to reap as many benefits as possible from the current trends and maintain the forward momentum in all areas"...

Minsk to host Mass Media in Belarus expo on 3-5 May
The exhibition will officially open at 12.00. The expo will feature more than 50 exhibitors that display about 400 printed mass media outlets from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, China, Turkey, and other countries...