News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko approves resolution on state border protection in 2021
According to the State Border Committee, the situation on the Belarusian border in 2020 remained stable and controlled, with no threats to border security identified. Restrictions in force since the beginning of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and increased border protection have led to a decrease in illegal activities...

Lukashenko: Sovereignty is also about national ambitions
“Sovereignty is not only about preserving the state, it is also about national ambitions. This is a matter of your civil status. I will never believe that we have raised a generation of independent Belarusians who dream of foreign politicians determining their future,” the president noted...

Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss legislation improvement
"We must not navigate by individual and departmental interests, but think about larger things, primarily about the country's security. It is important to understand what things we really lack in legislation to reliably identify and prevent any action directed against the state"...

Leaders of Belarus, China discuss political cooperation, trade, vaccine in phone conversation
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping lauded the high level of Belarusian-Chinese political relations, which have been successfully developing in the format of a trust-based comprehensive strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation. Given the high level of cooperation, the parties are prepared to further increase the level of cooperation and are working on the text of a relevant declaration...

Lukashenko approves introduction of biometric passports, urges to finalize some aspects
The date when the issue of such documents will begin has not been determined yet. It will be specified in a draft decree which will be submitted to the president after the analysis of all nuances...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss preparedness for introduction of biometric documents in Belarus
“The work in this field has been in progress for a long time. Now the government and officials are saying that information systems have been formed, necessary equipment has been purchased, awareness-building activities have been carried out. We are ready to start handing out ID cards and new passports even tomorrow. We just need to develop necessary legal regulations and sign a corresponding decree,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko meets with Mogilev Oblast governor
"In this case we will simply come to a halt. Let’s not use the last year as a benchmark (the whole world agrees that this year should not be a reference point). Let’s look into the future. However, there is no denying that you managed to galvanize local residents," the head of state said...

Lukashenko hosts Council of Ministers meeting
“My approaches to most of the issues are well-known. Expediency, economic efficiency and social justice should be in the foreground in the discussion of the suggested issues,” said the Belarusian leader...

Lukashenko reviews forestry industry performance
The president noted that forests cover about 40% of Belarus' territory, forests are the most valuable renewable resource. Since Belarus became an independent state, the area under forests has been expanded by almost 1 million hectares...

Lukashenko discusses conception of Belarus-Russia army exercise Zapad 2021
The president noted that, having studied the plan of the upcoming exercise, he saw how far the armed forces had advanced. “Nevertheless, I would ask you to inform me whether the details of this exercise have been agreed with the Russian Federation, what the plan is. The decision to conduct this exercise was taken by the Russian president and me a long time ago”...

Lukashenko: Despite humble place on the map Belarus can afford pursuing an independent policy
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at the presidential reception held on the occasion of the Old New Year on 16 January...

Lukashenko: Price stability is a priority
Price stability is a number one matter. There is no escaping it. This is about lives of our people,” the Belarusian leader stressed. The head of state was also interested in the situation with gold and foreign exchange reserves...

Lukashenko discusses amendments to public health laws
“In our country, the right to healthcare is unshakable. Every citizen of Belarus should have access to quality healthcare free of charge in state-run healthcare facilities. The state, for its part, is obliged to make sure that hospitals have modern medical equipment, doctors have personal protective gear, and patients, wherever they live"...

Lukashenko talks about soul of Belarusians, true patriotism at Spiritual Revival award ceremony
"Year after year such meetings bring us together with the best and most sincere feelings: pride in worthy people, gratitude for compassion and kindness, courage and heroism, veneration of the creativity and talent of our compatriots. We, Belarusians, are a nation with a beautiful soul"...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss manufacturing, leasing, sanctions
Aleksandr Lukashenko also emphasized the importance of improving the quality of Belarus-made products. This is essential for sustainable operation of enterprises and fulfillment of plans...

Lukashenko meets with Sheiman
Sales revenue amounted to Br2.6 billion (up more than 140%). Agriculture, industry and construction worked well, as production volumes increased in all these sectors...

Lukashenko meets with IIHF head Rene Fasel in Minsk
"I want to assure you as the president of the IIHF and as a friend of Belarus that there will no no issues on any front in Belarus: neither coronavirus, nor in terms of political security or physical security of people who live here and people who will come as guests"...

Lukashenko fields questions, ranging from the serious to the personal, in an unusual interview
Although interviews with the Belarusian head of state are always interesting and resonating, this one was unusual for its format: Aleksandr Lukashenko answered questions while driving a car, on an ice rink, in the Palace of Independence, over hot pancakes in the home environment... Therefore, the conversation turned out not only emotional but also very wide-ranging...

Lukashenko urges Belarusians to stand together
"This is very relevant and very important. We must understand that only together we can preserve this piece of land so that our children could live here by their wits after us. In the New Year's address I said that we can lose everything we have. And the worst thing is that we can lose it irretrievably”...

Lukashenko lights candle at church in Minsk to mark Christmas
“More than two thousand years ago Christmas became a certain starting point in the history of the new civilization, the new world order of love, justice, kindness and mercy. These traits are absolutely inherent in the Belarusian people, in this or that extent. But in general, honesty, decency and fairness are in our DNA,” said the head of state...