News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: We see new risks and challenges on the west of the Union State
"The first stage of the Zapad 2021 joint exercise is over. This is one of the most important training activities of the Armed Forces, held against the backdrop of the ongoing hybrid aggression from the West against Belarus and Russia"...

Lukashenko dwells on serious agreements with Russia
The presidents of Belarus and Russia have reached very serious agreements in Moscow on 9 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin on 10 September...

Lukashenko explains essence of Union State programs with Russia
"Without having to retell the content of the documents we’ve discussed (they will be published, it is no secret), I will identify the key things in them such as equal rights for Belarusian and Russian commercial entities. It is the underlying foundation. We are equal partners"...

Lukashenko arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin
The heads of state will once again review 28 Union State programs prepared by the governments of the two countries, and also consider other issues on the bilateral and international agenda...

Lukashenko meets with head of National Security Committee of Kazakhstan
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee Karim Massimov to discuss the prospects for the development of cooperation between the special services of the two countries...

Lukashenko comments on oil production prospects in Belarus
The Belarusian industrial group Belorusneft has been doing well and needs to continue expanding its opportunities every year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belorusneft Director General Aleksandr Lyakhov to receive his report on 6 September...

Lukashenko: Dinamo Minsk needs to shake up the entire Belarusian football
The president was also given a souvenir - a jersey with FC Dinamo Minsk emblems. Then the head of state talked to FC Dinamo Minsk players and young athletes...

Belarus seeks to liberalize trade in services, access Chinese online platforms
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko delivered a video address at the Global Trade in Services Summit in Beijing on 2 September...

Lukashenko opens new school in Bobruisk
“I remember myself both a student and a teacher. I know how parents feel at these moments. Each of you and also me, as the President of the country, is entering another period in life with our own tasks, plans and expectations. The entire Belarus is tuning to a new working rhythm. Because children are the most important thing in life,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko extends Knowledge Day greetings
“What road this will be depends, first of all, on the teacher. Professionalism, love for children and active civic position of each of you deserve enormous gratitude and respect as they serve as a strong foundation for the future prosperity of Belarus and unity of its people,” the president stressed...

Performance of Belarusian customs service in 2021 praised
“I should say that under your leadership the system has been working well this year. According to the data and figures that you gave me, it would be great to keep the positive dynamics in 2021,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarus’ Ihar Boki secures fifth gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Belarusian swimmer Igor Boki has become a five-time winner of the Tokyo Paralympics, clinching a champion title in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley S13. Ihar Boki’s winning time is 2:02.70, a new world record in the discipline...

Lukashenko reveals details of phone conversations on Afghanistan
He remarked that Tajikistan has a long common border with Afghanistan. “It is necessary to strengthen the border. This part of the border is a difficult one. It was difficult in Soviet times. Right now it is even more difficult,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Belarus’ Yahor Shchalkanau clinches Paralympic silver in Tokyo
The Belarusian clocked 1:01.96 to touch in second in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S9. Bogdan Mozgovoi of Russia won the event in 1:01.75...

Belarus’ Ihar Boki wins fourth Paralympic gold in Tokyo
The Belarusian clocked 23.21 seconds to finish first in the Men’s 50m Freestyle S13. Ukraine’s Illia Yaremenko touched in second in 23.70 seconds...

Boki wins third Paralympic gold for Belarus
The Belarusian secured another champion title. He clocked 3:58.18 to touch in first in the Men’s 400m Freestyle S13...

Inauguration of Petrikov Mining and Processing Plant hailed as historic day for Belarus
The head of state symbolically launched the enterprise by pressing the start button on the control panel of a road header machine. The machinery operation underground was shown online...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ positions on global potash fertilizer market growing stronger
"With the commissioning of Petrikov Mining and Processing Plant, we will strengthen our positions in the global potash market. The entire Petrikov District will receive a new incentive for development, and, hopefully, will quickly catch up with Soligorsk both in salaries and in terms of living standards," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Boki wins second gold for Belarus at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
The Belarusian clinched the champion title in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S13, clocking 56.36 seconds. Nicolas Guy Turbide of Canada took silver (59.70 seconds). Bronze went to Vladimir Sotnikov of Russia (59.86)...

Lukashenko receives report of Belgospishcheprom chairman
“Of course, this is not the Agriculture and Food Ministry, but we must understand that it provides for nearly 100,000 people if we count the employees with their family members. The contribution to the budget is serious, and the number of employees is serious. It means that this business is very important,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...