News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: It is important for Belarus and Russia to join efforts in the global crisis conditions
“There is no doubt that the establishment of the Union State of Belarus and Russia has allowed us to greatly increase the trade turnover and implement a number of large-scale joint programs and projects"...

Myasnikovich: Belagro 2016 showcases Belarus as a highly developed industrial country
“We want to show that Belarus is a highly developed industrial country with an advanced mechanical engineering, new high technologies,” Mikhail Myasnikovich said...

Lukashenko wants CIS to become a political and economic center of power
“The Commonwealth of Independent States must become not just a comfortable platform for a comprehensive negotiating process but a political and economic center of power, a platform of large-scale joint projects in various areas,” the head of state said...

3rd Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions kicks off in Minsk
It is expected that the Forum of Regions will be attended by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The international exhibition Belagro 2016, which opens on 7 June, will be held during the Forum of Regions as well...

Belarus hopes to work out efficient cooperation roadmap with World Bank
In particular, Alexander Lukashenko mentioned the World Bank’s assistance in the financing of infrastructure projects such as the construction and renovation of roads, water treatment, minimization of the Chernobyl impact, household waste processing...

Belarus president names condition for EEU’s effective work with external partners
Alexander Lukashenko noted that serious conceptual decisions have been made in the two years since the Eurasian Economic Union Treaty was signed. The foundation for liberalizing transport services, for forming a common electricity market and an export policy was laid down...

Call for measures to reverse negative trends in Belarus-Kazakhstan trade, economic relations
"We are close and friendly countries in the same economic union. We definitely should tighten up the foundation of our relations — trade and economy. Moreover, in the past you and I determined the avenues we should move along and we’ve done a lot in this regard"...

Strategy to develop Belarusian mechanical engineering industry ready soon
“If every one of us wisely approaches matters of manufacturing in our own respective positions — from blue-collar workers to the chairman of the board of directors — things will turn be good. We have no other way out. What can replace the mechanical engineering industry? It is necessary to develop what we know how to do,” stated the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko...

Major priorities of Belarus’ draft economic development program announced
"As for the major development priorities, they were vastly approved. Effective investments, employment and export are among these priorities. At least these three points of the program for the next five-year period have been agreed,” the Prime Minister noted...

Lukashenko: Belarus should keep up with the world economy, science, progress in the next five years
“We need real but ambitious goals. Falling behind is not an option. We should not fall behind because we have everything for gaining every year. This program needs to stipulate what needs to be done to reach this goal"...

Festival of national cultures in Grodno to be held under UNESCO auspices
"This year two national festivals – national cultures festival in Grodno and folk art festival Beraginya in the town of Oktyabrsky - will be held under the auspices of UNESCO, which will happen for the first time," Belarus Deputy Culture Minister Vasily Chernik said...

Positive trends in Belarus-Cuba trade, economic relations praised
The issue was on the agenda of the meeting with First Vice President of the Council of State and Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez...

Lukashenko, Pope Francis discuss Belarus’ relations with Roman Catholic Church
The meeting between Alexander Lukashenko and Pope Francis lasted for about 40 minutes. 25 minutes of them the President and the Pope of Rome spent on the one-on-one talks. The meeting was held in a very warm and friendly atmosphere...

Belarus-Italy business council under consideration
The proposal to set up the agency was made by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during negotiations with Italy President Sergio Mattarella in Rome...

Italian business encouraged to invest more in Belarus
He made the statement during a short conversation with Cristiano Cottafavi, the Director of the Diplomatic Protocol Department at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, at the airport of Rome...

Lukashenko arrives in Italy on visit
The aircraft with the Belarusian head of state on board landed in Rome Ciampino Airport. At the airport the Belarusian president was welcomed by Cristiano Cottafavi, the Director of the Diplomatic Protocol Department at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation...

Lukashenko goes to Italy, Vatican on a visit
As part of the visit Alexander Lukashenko is expected to meet with Italy President Sergio Mattarella. During the meeting the sides are supposed to discuss the entire range of Belarusian-Italian relations, focusing on trade, economic and investment cooperation...

CIS urged to step up efforts to settle Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh conflicts
This year Belarus hosts the anniversary session of the council. According to Alexander Lukashenko, it gives an opportunity to openly discuss topical issues in the CIS, namely the situation in Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh, and Ukraine....

Lukashenko: Belarus will be an example of vocational training development
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with President of WorldSkills International Simon Bartley...

Lukashenko, Lavrov discuss bilateral relations, international issues
“Once again we have an opportunity to discuss and clarify certain issues and problems which, probably, emerge in the relations between the two states,” the Belarusian president said at the beginning of the meeting...