News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko arrives in Moscow for Supreme State Council meeting, Forum of Regions
The session of the Supreme State Council will take place on 30 June. Participants of the session of the Supreme State Council will discuss most important matters concerning Belarus-Russia cooperation...

4th Forum of Regions of Belarus, Russia kicks off in Moscow
This year the forum highlights the cooperation of Belarus and Russia in the innovative sector. The plenary session will be themed around Belarus-Russia interregional partnership in high technology, innovations, and information society...

Belarus views Vietnam as bridgehead in Southeast Asia
“We seriously consider Vietnam as a firm base for securing our grasp on Southeast Asia and for jointly pushing our products and services to ASEAN countries,” Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said during the opening ceremony of the Belarusian-Vietnamese business forum...

Belarus, Vietnam move towards strategic partnership
The joint statement reflects similar positions of the two sides on the international and bilateral cooperation issues. The sides reaffirmed the commitment to the consistent development and enhancement of traditionally friendly ties between Belarus and Vietnam. The document was signed after the official negotiations at the Palace of Independence...

Vietnam values friendly relations with Belarus
“I should note that the relations between our countries have been steadily developing in every area. Vietnam values, strengthens and develops traditionally friendly relations and multilateral cooperation with Belarus, builds the basis for taking our relations onto a new level,” said Tran Dai Quang...

Belarus hopes to develop political, trade and economic relations with Vietnam
“We will always be committed to such relations and this course. We hope that our relations will have good prospects, that there will be good trade between our countries and good political relations. We can always count on us,” Alexander Lukashenko emphasized during the one-on-one talks with Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang...

Belarus interested in expanding relations with African countries
“Like any other state, especially the one like Belarus (a very young state), we are choosing the countries we can rely on. We have known these countries for a long time. Angola is one of such countries," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola Georges Rebelo Chicoti...

Lukashenko to hold talks with Vietnam President 27 June
The two heads of state will hold a one-on-one meeting at the Palace of Independence on 27 June and also talks with the participation of the delegations. The parties will discuss a wide range of issues related to bilateral interaction, with the focus on the trade and economic cooperation...

Lukashenko: There are good prospects for youth in Belarus
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Belarusian girls and boys as the country celebrates Youth Day. “The state has created all conditions to help you get high-quality education, work honestly, start families and bring up children,” the head of state remarked...

Lukashenko: Young people will play a big role in Belarus’ dynamic development
“I would like to extend my best greetings to all graduates. Aspire, create, work, and you will be a success. Do not forget that you can reach the summit of your professional career only by expanding your knowledge and experience. Do your best to meet the expectations of your teachers and parents," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said when speaking at the national gala for university graduates...

CEI foreign ministers coordinate cooperation priorities for 2018-2020
Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told a press conference. According to the minister, one of the themes discussed at the meeting was the prospects of the CEI further reforming with a view to better adjusting the organization to new challenges in the region...

Belarus promises maximum effort to promote resolution of common economic, social problems in CEI
“Belarus views its CEI presidency as an opportunity to step up the participation of our country in the European integration processes with a focus on the economic aspect," Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a press conference summing up the results of the Meeting of the CEI Ministers for Foreign Affairs in Minsk...

Belarus’ CEI presidency viewed as additional opportunity to improve understanding with EU
“We view our presidency as a unique opportunity for Belarus to effectively engage in the European integration processes," Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with the ministers of foreign affairs of the CEI member states...

CEI foreign ministers held talks over European integration in Minsk
“The meeting is focused on the growing role of the CEI member states in promoting connectivity and interoperability among various integration processes in a Wider Europe. In particular, the ministers will discuss efforts to tackle new threats to regional stability and economic cooperation between different integration associations”...

Lukashenko to attend opening of OSCE PA session in Minsk
“We have already registered 593 participants from 56 states. The biggest delegation comprising 49 people will arrive from the United States of America. Belarus was chosen as a venue for the session for a reason. The country makes a big contribution to ensuring European security, pursues consistent and predictable domestic and foreign policy"...

Lukashenko wants efficiency, practical results from Supreme State Council meeting
“It is a very important event. There will be a one-on-one meeting of the presidents, negotiations in the extended format, decision making. The agenda has been formed. I have not seen such elaborated practical issues for ages. These include the development of machine building, agriculture, agribusiness in general, other political and foreign policy issues”...

Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian healthcare workers on professional holiday
The head of state expressed confidence that active integration of unique scientific research in the healthcare system will be a pillar of success in the Year of Science which has been announced in Belarus. Alexander Lukashenko wished all healthcare workers strong health, happiness, and every success in this noble and responsible work...

Lukashenko emphasizes progress in rehabilitation of Chernobyl-affected areas
“A lot has changed over 20 years. People live here, just like in the entire Belarus. The greatest joy for me, one of the results of this presidential period is the achievement of the Belarusian people. They have preserved and restored these territories. This is the main result,” said the Belarusian leader during the visit to the Polesie State Radiation and Ecological Reserve in Khoiniki District, Gomel Oblast...

Belarus elected to ECOSOC for 2018-2020
"Election of Belarus to the ECOSOC demonstrates a high level of confidence of the United Nations Member States in Belarus, its’ authority in the international arena, as well as hope vested in Belarus as a new member of ECOSOC"...

Minsk declaration submitted to Espoo Convention Meeting
According to the press service, the adoption and implementation of the Minsk declaration will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by 2030, will strengthen the role of the Espoo Convention and the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment in addressing the key problems such as climate change and biodiversity loss...