News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko responds to fake news in interview with CNN
In the interview with the TV channel CNN Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed to numerous misrepresentations in the questions of journalist Matthew Chance...

Lukashenko: We will overhaul Belarus’ historical development concept
“We need to check thoroughly Belarus’ historical development concept. Starting from how it is presented in school textbooks, academic literature and popular science books, and ending with thematic projects and public events,” the president said...

Lukashenko: Transformations in Belarus are not about dramatic change in priorities
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that 2021 is the Year of People’s Unity in Belarus. The goals of this campaign are to further consolidate the society, strengthen its patriotic foundations, and unite the multi-ethnic Belarusian people based on the ideas of sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko: A new version of Belarus’ draft Constitution has been developed
“I closely followed the process, listened to your speeches in the media. In other words, I was involved in what was happening. We can say that we have come up with a new version of the draft Constitution,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko: Neighboring countries chose confrontational policy towards Belarus
“We need to assess the situation at the state border. I would ask you not to focus on the situation with migrants only. We have other very serious issues. These are the issues of defense,” said the Belarusian leader...

Lukashenko wants winter crops sown within one week
After hearing out the report Aleksandr Lukashenko gave a number of instructions. In particular, the government, the agriculture and food minister, and the oblast governors will have to work together to expedite the pace of agricultural work. The sowing of winter crops has to go on till late in the evening and into the night where it is possible...

Lukashenko meets with Industry Ministry officials
"I want to learn not only about manufacturing and warehouse stocks, but above all about the financial standing. What is going on at the industrial enterprises subordinate to your ministry?”...

Lukashenko hosts meeting with Council of Ministers
“You know my principled position - the country and the nation develop when families raise at least three children. Large families are our main demographic benchmark"...

Belarus clinch fourth gold at Canoe Sprint World Championships in Denmark
Volha Klimava of Belarus won gold in C1 Women 5000m at the 2021 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Denmark. The Belarusian clocked 26:18.94 to reaffirm the champion title she won in 2019. Zsofia Kisban of Hungary came in second in 26:37.32. Bronze went to Maria Mailliard of Chile (26:39.51)...

Mikita Borykau claims K1 500m gold in Denmark
Mikita Borykau of Belarus clocked 1:38.87 to win gold in K1 Men 500m at the 2021 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Demark...

Lukashenko: Belarus will stay committed to close friendship with Moldova
“I see the development of Moldova as a sovereign and independent state. This is in the interests of the people. I do not think there will be a politician who would pursue a different policy, the people simply will not allow a policy to give away sovereignty and independence,” the president stressed...

Lukashenko: The Belarusian people evolved into a single nation through unthinkable trials
The entire history of Belarus’ sometimes difficult and dramatic road towards gaining and preserving its statehood has more than once confirmed the ancient wisdom of strength in unity, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko: Time for serious stress test for SCO
The president noted that the SCO has enough competences to simultaneously address a wide range of tasks: from security, economic development, building new financial and humanitarian systems to the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects...

Lukashenko taking part in SCO summit
In particular, Belarus is interested in improving the common transport space in the SCO region, international transport, as well as the coordinated development of highways. This should facilitate the country's participation in multi-modal transportation, improve transport infrastructure and unlock transit potential...

Lukashenko: Let people’s unity become a source of great spiritual power for future generations
“Today is a special day - we are celebrating a new national holiday for the first time. It draws us back to the momentous events in the history of our native land. 17 September 1939 marked the beginning of the reunification of Eastern and Western Belarus, the formation of the united Belarusian nation,” said the president...

Belarusian visa-free entry terms adjusted
In particular, decree No.8 allowed foreign citizens to stay in Belarus for up to 30 days without visas, provided they cross the border at the Minsk National Airport. The provision has been extended onto airports located in Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, and Mogilev...

Lukashenko: Global tensions may result in violence
“Unfortunately, we have to admit that this year the situation around the world has not got better. As before, the principles and norms of international law are grossly disregarded. The boundaries of regional instability are expanding. Global tensions may push some parties to use violence in order to resolve conflicts,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko meets with Rahmon in Dushanbe
The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, the military and political situation in the region and the forthcoming summits of the CSTO and the SCO in the capital of Tajikistan...

Lukashenko presents state awards in run-up to Day of People’s Unity
The solemn ceremony took place at the Palace of Independence on 14 September, in the run-up to the country’s first celebration of the Day of People’s Unity...

Lukashenko to participate in CSTO, SCO summits in Dushanbe on 15-17 September
In Dushanbe Aleksandr Lukashenko will participate in a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and a session of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. The Belarus president is also expected to talk to foreign leaders on the sidelines of these events...