News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko, Tokayev hold phone call
The heads of state discussed the bilateral agenda. A government delegation of Belarus will go to Kazakhstan soon and put forward proposals on ways to boost cooperation...

Lukashenko outlines Belarus’ peace agenda
The president put forward four proposals of the country to advance the peace agenda...

Belarusian president, Pope's special envoy reaffirm importance of dialogue for mutual understanding
Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches in the Vatican in Minsk on 26 October...

Lukashenko wants feasible plan for genuine revival of Vitebsk Oblast
“We analyze the situation in Vitebsk Oblast, and it is dire. The region is performing worse than any other. This includes failures that I find particularly unacceptable – such as livestock mortality, which is 140% compared to last year. This is completely unacceptable,” the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Lukashenko to discuss situation in Vitebsk Oblast on 24 October
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is scheduled to hold a meeting on sustainable development of Vitebsk Oblast on 24 October...

Lukashenko congratulates Guterres on the UN’s 80th anniversary
“This anniversary reminds us of the need to continue the historic mission established in 1945, following the victory in World War II, and to continue supporting the Organization as it strengthens international peace and security,” the president assured...

Lukashenko meets with government to address key social, economic issues
The format of the event is traditional, as the head of state regularly holds such meetings with the government...

Lukashenko briefed by Krutoi and Kochanova on Vitebsk Oblast and trade
Aleksandr Lukashenko received reports from Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi and Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova on 22 October...

Lukashenko: Belarus and Libya are restoring intensive relations
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Saddam Khalifa Haftar in Minsk on 21 October...

Lukashenko to meet with Libyan army deputy commander
The Libyan side is interested in establishing new contacts with Belarusian partners. Promising areas of cooperation include the manufacturing industry, agriculture, and healthcare...

Lukashenko extends Father’s Day greetings to Belarusians
“A father's guidance and authority help set the right course in life, achieve goals, and overcome difficulties,” the message of greetings reads...

Lukashenko calls for ambitious actions in cooperation between Belarus, Russia’s Mordovia
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Head of the Republic of Mordovia of the Russian Federation Artem Zdunov in Minsk on 20 October...

Lukashenko inaugurates Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth
The Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth was established on the site of the former Vostochny bus terminal. The building was reconstructed and outfitted with the necessary equipment. The center occupies a total area of over 7,200 square meters...

Lukashenko calls for realistic yet ambitious 2026 targets
Aleksandr Lukashenko does not exclude the possibility that someone might propose a growth rate higher than the estimated 2.8%...

Lukashenko unsatisfied with Belarus’ economic performance in 2025
The head of state recalled that this year marks the end of the sixth five-year program. He stressed that extraordinary efforts must be made before the end of 2025 to meet all the set targets...

Manufacturing sector, foreign trade, army test. Lukashenko hears out Turchin’s, Volfovich’s reports
The prime minister’s report covered topical items on the domestic agenda and interaction with Belarus’ key partners in foreign economy matters. Results of Aleksandr Turchin’s meeting with Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov in the morning on 15 October were also mentioned...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready for big deal with USA if its interests are taken into account
“Experience has shown that the Americans get engaged in all these contacts exclusively for pragmatic purposes," he noted. “Undoubtedly, our policy of renewing relations with the United States must also be based solely on Belarusian interests"...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss international situation, relations with U.S.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has convened a meeting to discuss the situation in the world and Belarus-U.S. relations...

Lukashenko extends Mother’s Day greetings to Belarusians
The head of state expressed special gratitude and respect to mothers of many children and adoptive mothers for their kindness and generosity...

Lukashenko makes new diplomatic, government appointments
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced new appointments on 13 October...