News & Events in Belarus

Belarusian army described as reliable shield of the state
“The professional and well-equipped mobile army capable of stopping any aggressor has been created in the country. It is a reliable shield of the state, a decisive factor of ensuring its security and territorial integrity,” the message of greetings reads...

Sochi meeting between Lukashenko, Putin lasted over six hours. What did the presidents discuss?
“Indeed, the governments have done a lot. The governments of both Russia and Belarus. They have updated the format. Ambassador Semashko has reported to me today that there may be six or seven roadmaps (they have a new name now, they have been rebranded) which our governments are working on. The rest is ready for signing. So we have a plan of action,” said the Belarusian leader...

Lukashenko, Putin holding talks in Sochi
The leaders of the two countries are to discuss a wide range of issues related to the Belarusian-Russian relations, joint response to emerging threats, including threats to military security, and also cooperation in the integration organizations...

Lukashenko off to Russia on working visit
The leaders of the two countries are expected to discuss a wide range of issues related to the Belarusian-Russian relations, joint response to emerging threats, including to military security, and also cooperation in the integration organizations...

Lukashenko watches Pavlinka rehearsal in Yanka Kupala theater
At the theater Culture Minister Anatoly Markevich briefed the head of state on the current state of affairs and development prospects of the theater, on the restoration of its classical play Pavlinka which is the hallmark of Belarusian drama...

Lukashenko announces meeting with Putin in late February
"You know that we have signed the documents on the supply of hydrocarbons this year, which is a sensitive issue for us, common markets. We didn't ask for anything or argued at all. If Russia believes that the level of our economic cooperation should be this high, then it will be so"...

2021 Minsk International Book Fair opens on 18 February
The central exhibitor - the Commonwealth of Independent States - predetermined the concept of Belarus’ stand and the motto of the exhibition, which is ‘Books unite people and countries’...

Wochenblick: Lukashenko was right to refrain from coronavirus lockdown
"The coronavirus death toll is much lower in Belarus than in other countries, although Belarus did not implement mass quarantines"...

Lukashenko to visit Motovelo Plant soon
First of all, it is necessary to thrash out the future of the domestic production of motorcycles and bicycles as well as the huge premises of Motovelo Plant...

Lukashenko urges to determine development prospects of Motovelo Plant
The production of such Belarusian bicycle brands as Minsk and Aist has been preserved in the country; the product range includes more than 100 bicycles and dozens of motorcycles. "But unfortunately, the financial and economic indicators could be much better. And the share of Belarusian bicycles on the domestic market has been decreasing every year. They account for about 20% of the market today"...

Lukashenko: Patriotism of internationalist soldiers helps maintain peace, stability in Belarus
The head of state emphasized that Belarus celebrates living heroes and remembers the names of all its sons who did not come back from that war. The country honors their memory and shares the grief of the families and friends of the victims...

Belarusian People's Congress adopts resolution
"The 6th Belarusian People's Congress rules to approve the main provisions of Belarus' social and economic development program for 2021-2025 and to support its main goal which is to ensure stability in the society and growth of the people's welfare by modernizing the economy, building up social capital, creating comfortable conditions for living, working and self-fulfillment. The social state will remain the unchanged national brand of Belarus"...

6th Belarusian People’s Congress in Minsk: Day Two
The forum will resume at 10am with speeches from delegates and invitees. The delegates of the forum are also set to adopt the resolution of the 6th Belarusian People’s Congress...

6th Belarusian People’s Congress to open in Minsk on 11 February
The delegates will take stock of the progress in the implementation of Belarus’ social and economic development program for 2016-2020 and discuss the main provisions of the country’s draft social and economic development program for 2021-2025...

Lukashenko to address Belarusian People’s Congress
The opening of the congress, the president’s speech and speeches of the delegates will be broadcast live on Belarusian TV channels and the First National Channel of Belarusian Radio...

Lukashenko hears out report of Minsk Mayor Kukharev
During the meeting the head of state asked about the current state of affairs in the Belarusian capital city and its development prospects, the efforts to sort things out with real estate assets in the center of Minsk...

Belarusian People’s Congress preparations given final touch
The president recalled the sociological survey carried out in Belarus over the past month. The survey was held in two stages and involved 10,000 respondents...

Lukashenko: Belarus needs breakthrough innovative technologies
“Today the country needs new breakthrough, efficient and innovative technologies. This is a great chance to prove one’s worth for those who are really interested in the development of science and the fate of Belarus,” the president said. In his words, science has long been not only a tool of knowledge but also a real productive force that determines progress in all areas of human activity...

Lukashenko welcomes great progress in Belarus-Uzbekistan cooperation
Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the diplomat’s great contribution to advancing the bilateral cooperation. “I want to thank you for everything you have done as ambassador of a very friendly nation,” he said. The head of state wished the ambassador good health and further success in his work for the benefit of Uzbekistan...

Lukashenko discusses preparations for Belarusian People’s Congress
The head of state emphasized that very little time is left before the congress. “The interest in the forum is huge, which implies a great responsibility. This is a milestone event for the country, and we must hold it at the highest level,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...