News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko supports greater role of church in Belarus, worldwide
"I know that the church is a conservative institution in the finest sense of this word. Your greatest achievement is that you do not rush for reforms that often lead to the destruction of such institutions. This, however, does not mean we should do nothing. I would like to see the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to play a more significant role both in my country and other countries as well. Today we need you more than ever"...

Lukashenko: Religious denominations should play a big role in resolution of conflicts
“I am convinced that religious denominations can and should play an important role in the resolution of conflicts, building the dialogue between various nations and states, and uniting people. It is high time for all politicians and statesmen having a strong influence on the peace and security on our planet to hear your persistent voice”...

Lukashenko: Visit of CCEE bishops to Minsk is recognition of Belarus’ peace policy
“Today Belarus is not just the geographical center of Europe. This is a God’s gift. For many centuries Belarus has been the country where different religions coexist in harmony. Their interaction has had a strong impact on the formation of the Belarusian nation, its cultural and spiritual development”...

Key document on economic liberalization submitted to Belarus president
“We continue discussing documents, legal acts which will promote the liberalization of our economy,” the head of state remarked during the working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Matyushevsky...

UK encouraged to step up investment in Belarus
"We will create the most favorable and preferential conditions for business, and will set up 2-3 joint ventures in Belarus which will work for the benefit of the two countries,” President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Alan Duncan, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office...

Belarus wants to work with Chechnya in Caucasian region
“The Chechen Republic is a very promising and authoritative region for us. As for the economic relations, we would like not only to cooperate with Grozny but also to work in the Caucasus with you," Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov...

Belarus calls to put an end to Cold War, offers platform for global negotiations
We suggest that some key global players like China, Russia, the United States and the European Union engage collectively in a dialogue about the strategic vision to build new constructive relations...

Belarus president pleased with troops performance at Zapad 2017 army exercise
The exercise went in line with the approved concept. Its goals have been reached. Training missions have been completed in a quality manner. Joint defense in conditions of modern challenges and security threats was practiced at a decent level”...

Lukashenko: Belarusian-Russian military activity only protects national interests
The president noted that military activities are on the rise all over the world. In these conditions Belarus works together with the brotherly country of Russia to ensure the security of the Union State of Belarus and Russia...

Lukashenko observes Zapad 2017 army exercise at Borisovsky exercise area
The president visited an auxiliary command post of the Belarusian-Russian regional military force and an auxiliary command post of the 1st Guards Tank Army of the Western Military District of Russia’s Armed Forces...

Zapad 2017 army exercise to complete on 20 September
Modern approaches to using armed forces and the experience of modern armed conflicts were taken into account when the concept of the Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 was put together...

Belarus president to observe Zapad 2017 exercise near Borisov on 20 September
The head of state is expected to watch a major episode of the ongoing army exercise at the 227th combined arms exercise area (Borisovsky). Apart from the Belarusian head of state top-ranking officers of the Russian army, top officials of integration structures...

Second day of Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017 over
A combat operation to repulse an assault staged by a sabotage and reconnaissance force against the concentration area and the local command post took place in the Lepelsky exercise area...

Belarus president urges to lift barriers impeding rural business development
In August, at the session to discuss business promotion focusing on a package of corresponding documents, the head of state asked the heads of specialized agencies to report on every draft legal act in detail...

Air defense in focus of first day of Belarusian-Russian strategic army exercise Zapad 2017
In particular, an air space intruder was stopped in the Ruzhansky exercise area. Preparations for combat actions were completed in the Borisovsky exercise area. The organization of territorial defense was practiced in Glubokoye District...

Lukashenko hopes for EBRD’s active support of SMEs in Belarus
President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with EBRD President Suma Chakrabarti. “I would like to address a request to you regarding the support of the small and medium-sized business in Belarus which is in sync with the agenda of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development"...

Zapad 2017 army exercise kicks off 14 September
A large number of observers have been invited to attend the Zapad 2017 army exercise. Initiations have been sent to international organizations such as the UN, OSCE, NATO, CIS, CSTO, ICRC...

Belarus welcomes India’s growing political and economic role in the world
“We see how Great India and the idea of the Glorious New India are merging into one in the actual implementation. We would like India to become a great powerful country," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko noted following the official negotiations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Bilateral documents signed during Lukashenko’s official visit to India
After the official negotiations of the Belarusian head of state with Indian Prime Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the parties signed and exchanged documents...

Lukashenko urges to develop practical dimension of Belarus-India relations
“Today we should use the language of well-prepared contracts rather than discuss the avenues of the economies’ development," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with India Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi...