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20 Sep 2021
Ambassador: I hope Moldova will maintain good relations with Belarus Ambassador: I hope Moldova will maintain good relations with Belarus
The diplomat expressed hope for a sound policy in the further development of relations between the two states and also confidence that cooperation would continue in a positive way...
17 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Grassroots democracy at the heart of people’s unity of Belarusians Lukashenko: Grassroots democracy at the heart of people’s unity of Belarusians
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Our country’s most ancient tradition of grassroots democracy lies at the heart of the people’s unity. We choose our historical and political status together at referendums and Belarusian people’s congresses. We vote by heart, on our own, and nobody dictates their will to us”...
17 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to help rebuild Afghanistan Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to help rebuild Afghanistan
“We all respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity of this state. We adhere to the principles of international law on non-interference in domestic affairs. This thesis was highlighted in all the speeches at this summit. We all want Afghanistan to return to normalcy and not cause problems for its neighbors"...
16 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: CSTO is security guarantor in Eurasia Lukashenko: CSTO is security guarantor in Eurasia
“We need, at least, to take stock of what has been done and what needs to be done. Perhaps, we will need to outline new long-term development tasks for the CSTO that acts as a guarantor and donor of security in Eurasia,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
15 Sep 2021
Senator: Belarus’ sovereignty and its national interests are our unshakeable priority Senator: Belarus’ sovereignty and its national interests are our unshakeable priority
"It is our sacred duty to preserve sovereignty, calm and creative life in our land. If we want to live in peace and prosperity, then we should do our utmost for the sake of development and prosperity of native Belarus"...
15 Sep 2021
FM: Western partners create artificial problems for Belarus FM: Western partners create artificial problems for Belarus
Ahead of the session of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan played host to a joint session of the Foreign Ministers Council, Defense Ministers Council and the Committee of the Security Council Secretaries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)...
14 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Belarusians passed the test for national unity with dignity Lukashenko: Belarusians passed the test for national unity with dignity
Belarus overcame these difficulties largely thanks to such professionals who boldly and openly defend the interests of Belarus, those whose reputation and devotion to the country have drawn hundreds and thousands of like-minded people, the president is convinced...
13 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Belarus will not talk to the West as long as there are sanctions Lukashenko: Belarus will not talk to the West as long as there are sanctions
The president stressed that the Western sanctions proved to be ineffective, so Belarus is not worried about new possible restrictions...
13 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: We are ready to do everything for peace and security in the region Lukashenko: We are ready to do everything for peace and security in the region
Citizens of the CSTO member states are ready to do their utmost to preserve regional security and peace in their homeland, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he took part in a ceremony to award the participants of the joint strategic exercise of the Belarusian and Russian Armed Forces Zapad 2021 on 12 September...
10 Sep 2021
Russian PM comments on Union State programs Russian PM comments on Union State programs
"Russian business will have an opportunity to increase its business activity in Belarus, launch new joint ventures, increase export. Belarus will get access to Russian public procurement programs, support measures, subsidies, will expand the presents on the industrial and agricultural market, and will be able to attract Russian investments and funds from development institutions in a simplified manner"...
10 Sep 2021
Union State programs to advance Belarus-Russia relations, preserve sovereignty unconditionally Union State programs to advance Belarus-Russia relations, preserve sovereignty unconditionally
The package of documents the governments have prepared is geared towards further development of the common economic space, establishment of common sectoral markets, realization of the common financial, tax, credit, price, and trade policy...
10 Sep 2021
Putin: Deeper Belarus-Russia political integration was not discussed at the meeting with Lukashenko Putin: Deeper Belarus-Russia political integration was not discussed at the meeting with Lukashenko
"We believe that despite the nobility of this goal – political integration – we should create the economic foundation first, the foundation for moving forward"...
9 Sep 2021
Belarus, Russia to work harder to jointly counteract common threats Belarus, Russia to work harder to jointly counteract common threats
Apart from tighter Belarus-Russia integration Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin discussed in detail the current international problems, relations with neighboring countries and associations...
9 Sep 2021
Tighter Belarus-Russia integration named most effective answer to ill-wishers Tighter Belarus-Russia integration named most effective answer to ill-wishers
The Union State of Belarus and Russia is a unique integration association that is advanced in all the aspects. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement after negotiations with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 9 September...
9 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Adoption of Union State programs will be a breakthrough Lukashenko: Adoption of Union State programs will be a breakthrough
“It will be a breakthrough. A breakthrough in many spheres. It is no secret. We will publish these programs. We will show on what directions we’ve been working on,” he stressed...
9 Sep 2021
Putin: Deepening of Belarus-Russia integration not connected with current political trends Putin: Deepening of Belarus-Russia integration not connected with current political trends
"This is our current, long-standing joint work of many years"...
9 Sep 2021
Belarus’ eagerness to reduce conflict potential with peace-loving policy pointed out Belarus’ eagerness to reduce conflict potential with peace-loving policy pointed out
"The foreign policy coupled with the lack of territorial claims to neighbors, Belarus’ union with Russia and the membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization have determined the choice of the defensive focus of the exercise as a confirmation of Belarus’ strict adherence to stronger regional security"...
8 Sep 2021
About 90 museums in Belarus accessible to people with disabilities About 90 museums in Belarus accessible to people with disabilities
About 90 museums out of 115 in Belarus are accessible to people with disabilities, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said at a meeting of the national interdepartmental council on disability affairs...
8 Sep 2021
Lukashenko: Belarus will not stand aside from Afghanistan issue Lukashenko: Belarus will not stand aside from Afghanistan issue
The president stressed that the Belarusian side will be committed to the CSTO’s course on Afghanistan...
7 Sep 2021
Kochanova: Belarus’ coronavirus strategy carefully crafted Kochanova: Belarus’ coronavirus strategy carefully crafted
"The government is focusing its efforts on vaccination. Healthcare, social workers and teachers have already been vaccinated"...
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