“It is obvious that one of the objectives of Western special services in Belarus and Russia is to encourage and cultivate the terrorist movement in these countries,” Sergei Mikheyev said.

“The meetings of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council are due in Minsk on 14 October and in Almaty on 10 December. At the suggestion of the Armenian side, the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be held in Yerevan in November, t...

The Economy Ministry hosted a video conference with representatives of the Korea Development Institute (KDI) on the launch of the third stage of project activities under the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) 2021-2022 “Digital Transformation of Belar...

In January-August 2021, the commodity exchange trade between Belarus and Russia increased 1.5 times to reach $375 million, which is more than with any other of 68 countries represented on the platform.

According to the vice speaker of the Council of the Republic, it is young people who will determine the future of the country. “It is important for us, the older generation, that today's Belarusian youth stay committed to the basic principles of su...

Belarus' world number 112 needed two hours and 40 minutes to defeat Canada's world number 68 Vasek Pospisil 5-7, 7-6 (10-8), 6-3 to move to the Sofia Open round two.

Over 150 trucks were waiting to cross the Belarus-Poland border at the Bruzgi checkpoint, more than 60 at Berestovitsa.

Belarus' world number 34 Victoria Azarenka scored a 6-2, 6-1 victory over world number 49 Zhang Shuai of China in just 61 minutes to move to the Chicago Fall Tennis Classic second round.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to pardon 13 people on the eve of People's Unity Day. Most of those, who were pardoned, had committed crimes by means of the Internet.

The ambassador is on a two-day trip to Vitebsk Oblast. In the FEZ Vitebsk administration he was made familiar with peculiarities of operation and the incentives available in Belarusian free economic zones. He evaluated the economic potential and the ...

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the Belarusian People's Congress may be vested with the ability to compose the Central Election Commission. Contemplating the possibility, he said: “Why shouldn't the Belarusian People's Congress take care of it?"

According to Grigory Vasilevich, if the need arises, the parliament should be involved in the process of the president's impeachment in addition to the Belarusian People's Congress, which is supposed to get a constitutional status.

“Let me answer the question right away to discourage crazy thoughts: I have never run from anywhere and will not run away!” the Belarusian leader stressed.

There is the opinion that Belarus' results in Tokyo could and should be higher. I agree that many athletes have not fully realized their potential. We expected more from tennis, rowing and canoe, cycling, gymnastics, judo, weightlifting. Relevant ass...

During the discussion, Director of the information and analysis institution Roundtable of Democratic Forces Yuri Voskresensky noted that the commission worked in a very constructive, doctrinal way. "But I think that the commission has somewhat exhau...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Everyone wonders what authority should be transferred upwards. We are going to discuss it. I have no final solution. I only understand that there should be no diarchy in the country. The head of state must be the head of...

“A number of proposals have been made. They will need careful study,” said Piotr Miklashevich.

The International Training Center on Migration and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs hosted a panel discussion "CIS cooperation in strengthening security, combating crime and terrorism" as part o...

Vera Lapko will next play either Kazakhstan's world number 47 Yulia Putintseva or world number 162 Ekaterine Gorgodze of Georgia.

The president concurred with the opinion that the death penalty issue should be dealt with later. “If we have to, we should deal with this issue at a separate referendum. And tell people about it,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

“I think the Belarusian People's Congress should be given the power to amend the Constitution. Lawmaking is a serious thing. We will decide on the Constitution at the referendum and may vest the Belarusian People's Congress with the right to make a...

According to the vice premier, the most important thing is to see what had not been done.

In the opener against world number 48 Madison Keys of the United States the Belarusian won the first set 6-4 and was leading 2-0 in the second when the rival withdrew.

"This event is very important. The conditions our enterprises and businesses have to work are becoming more complicated. More new challenges arise, and it is very important to pay more attention to cooperation, search for new partners in order to po...

“This is not the last meeting for us. I will repeat what I have already said. The Belarus President Administration will prepare a presidential executive order. In accordance with this document, a group will be created to finalize and improve the dr...

The strategic goals of the tourism industry are to increase the industry's contribution to the domestic economy from 2.2% in 2016 to 3.1% in 2035, to grow the export of tourism services up to $1 billion (from $265.4 million in 2019), to increase Bela...

There is a proposal to hold a separate referendum on the death penalty in Belarus, Chairman of the Constitutional Court and Chairman of the Constitutional Commission Piotr Miklashevich told the media following the discussion of the changes to the Bel...

Natalya Kochanova noted that the conversation with the president was long and broad, as it addressed extremely important things - amendments to the country's fundamental law. “It deals with the future of our country, so it [the conversation] cannot...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 534,104. A total of 516,030 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Islamabad views Minsk as a future strategic partner, Executive Director of the Center for Global and Strategic Studies of Pakistan Khalid Taimur Akram told reporters today during the roundtable "Belarus & Pakistan: Prospects of Mutual Cooperation in ...

According to Dmitry Mezentsev, the governments of Belarus and Russia have recently approved 28 Union State programs that help combine the potential of the two countries for greater competitiveness of the Union State in foreign markets, closer coopera...

"The most important thing is to set ourselves up for the work ahead of the next Olympics in Paris, to make all the necessary decisions. We will continue the practice of financial support for athletes and coaches. It will, of course, directly depend o...

“Some countries were more in favor of deeper cooperation, while others were more cautious about the matter,” said Sergei Lebedev.

CIS economic cooperation is of crucial importance in turbulent times, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said at the international scientific conference "30 Years of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Results and prospects" in Min...

In particular, there are plans to preserve the presidential form of government, adjust functions and authority of the president, the parliament, and the government. The Belarusian People's Congress will be granted a constitutional status as the supre...

These products will be sold by farmers and big agricultural companies and bought by retail chains. This will be done through reverse auction. The use of the exchange mechanism is expected to reduce the cost of vegetables and fruit for end consumers. ...

According to the source, in January-July 2021 Belarusian companies exported $3.5 billion worth of food and agricultural raw materials, 109.6% as against January-July 2020. Foreign currency earnings increased by $309 million in comparison with January...

Winter crops in Belarus have been sown on 787,400 hectares, which is 54.1% (or 1,456,100 hectares) of the target area.

“When you work on the draft of the Constitution, think about your children. They will live with it, and we are still not going to die. Therefore, think about your children,” the head of state said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined controversial points in the draft of the new Constitution as he reviewed preliminary results of the Constitutional Commission's work at its extended session on 28 September.

“It is very important to ensure that all the work on the constitutional construction serves as a basis for consolidation of the Belarusian society and lays a solid legal foundation for the country's development in the future. I am sure it will be s...

“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,” Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenk...

“I want to meet with the commission after they have finished internal discussions. Then I think we will set up a small specific group that will professionally polish the draft Constitution upon our instructions. This is why it is necessary to discu...

The working group on trade facilitation of the commission on trade and economic cooperation of the China-Belarus Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee held its first meeting that was arranged by means of a videoconference call.

More than 180 heavy-duty trucks were waiting to cross the border with Lithuania at the Vidzy checkpoint, 180 at Kotlovka, more than 250 at Kamenny Log, over 180 at Benyakoni and over 230 at Privalka.

The Belarusian Women's Union is ready to send a petition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Border Committee of Belarus in order to facilitate access to asylum seekers for journalists, human rights organizations and activists.

“It is symbolic that Belarus presides in the organization in its anniversary year, because our country was one of the originators and advocates of this integration association,” the message reads.

Winter wheat harvesting continues till late at night at the Putrishki agricultural company near Grodno.

According to the diplomat, he sees potential for the development of relations between Vitebsk Oblast and India in economy and culture. Alok Ranjan intends to continue the work started by his predecessor in addition to exploring new cooperation avenue...

Vladimir Makei said: “The United Nations Organization is designed to play a key role in addressing threats and challenges, which are common for all of us. At the same time we cannot overlook the fact that the UN often becomes a ‘theatrical stage'...

"The conference will mark our professional holiday, the World Tourism Day, and the 20th anniversary of the National Tourism Agency. It will also sum up the results of the national contest of social advertising ‘Discover Belarus'. This contest has ...

The Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Belarus were held in 2009, 2013, 2018, and the Days of Culture of Belarus in Kazakhstan - in 2014. In recent years, the countries have stepped up cultural contacts.

This year the production of rapeseed is projected at 720,000 tonnes, or 138% against the five-year average, that of sugar beet at 4.8 million tonnes, or 105% against the five-year average.

Vladimir Makei stressed: “In this context one should not shift the blame for launching a hybrid war against the European Union onto Belarus. The leaders of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and some other countries have shamelessly lied about it from this...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei called for a new global dialogue on security as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September, BelTA has learned.

According to him, the topic of refugees, indeed, is becoming more and more pressing again due to the irresponsible policy of the collective West itself, and Afghanistan is a case in point.

“The arbitrary use of financial and economic sanctions as a means of political pressure should be rooted out once and for all. And this should also become one of the areas of activity for the UN,” the foreign minister said.

Vladimir Makei said: “Although calls for stronger security, multilaterality, solidarity, and mutual assistance are made in these walls every year, today the world has reached the highest degree of confrontation. Belarus is also involved in this geo...

Human rights issues have become a real weapon against unwanted and disobedient countries, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

Belarus strongly opposes any attempts to whitewash the Nazis, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September.

"Today we have convened for the final meeting of the organizing committee for the national exposition at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, which will start this week. We will hear our reports from all interested parties about the readiness of our companies, enterp...

“If the UN publishes certain materials at the suggestion of these assistants, we will tell everyone how some representatives of the UN team in Belarus used the UN funds allocated, for example, for people with disabilities, to support protesters and...

“The participants of the meeting will discuss topical issues of trade and economic cooperation, hold negotiations with representatives of Indonesian companies interested in cooperation with Belarusian business in industry, food production and minin...

The official said: “A number of meetings with Europeans have been held. We've talked briefly about some of them. Some of them were confidential upon requests of my colleagues. I cannot reveal the details. But I would like to say that the meetings w...

“I assumed that many of our European counterparts refusing to embark on a dialogue with the government, with a government representative, have no idea what is happening inside and around Belarus, and some do not even try to understand. This is sad,...

According to the ministry, Russia goes 24th, Kazakhstan -32nd, Azerbaijan – 56th, Uzbekistan – 83rd, Tajikistan – 85th, Poland – 25th, Spain – 26th, Hungary – 36th, Bulgaria – 44th, and Ukraine – 54th. In 2019, Belarus was 36th.

"Given a huge number of challenges and threats that arise constantly and unexpectedly, taking into account the growing confrontation in relations between states, in the international arena, in view of the politicization of the basic principles enshr...

Aleksandr Volfovich said: “Belarus should not be blamed for the flow of migrants, who are going and trying to go to Eastern Europe via Belarus. They should not look for the source of evil in Belarus. It is necessary to ask the collective West what ...

“The atmosphere, I must say, is certainly different from two years ago when the UN General Assembly session was held in-person. Today the corridors are empty, there are no queues in the cafes,” the minister said.

According to the head of state, thanks to the efforts of several generations of machine-builders Belarus is known as country producing powerful dump trucks, reliable freight vehicles, modern agricultural, municipal and other specialized equipment, th...

Figure skater Viktoriia Safonova has won the Olympic license for Belarus

An apartment in a house that has already been commissioned can be both an optimal solution to the housing problem and a great investment!

“We would like to remind the countries of the collective West that your promises of a quiet life prompted these people to leave their homes and go to a foreign land in search of peace and good. Your urgent actions provoked military conflicts in the...

After the ceremony the parties exchanged opinions on the state and prospects of cooperation between Belarus and Iran.

The helicopter lifted off from the Corlu airfield, Turkey and spent seven hours in flight. The total flying time exceeded 62 hours. The helicopter performed 28 flights in Turkey where it dropped water about 150 times (about 2,000 tonnes of water).

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 532,149. A total of 514,561 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The official said: “There were about 150 groups last week (from Monday to Monday). About 2,300 people. Maybe some groups faced 2-3 attempts [to push them to Belarus].”

At the meeting with the country's top law enforcement officials on 27 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko denied accusations of facilitating illegal migration by Belarus and noted that an international criminal group is involved in i...

The CIS observation mission at the elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the Kyrgyz Republic will be headed by Vasily Volkov, Chairman of the Board of the Russian Free Elections Foundation. His nomination was approved at a meeting of the CIS...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Close attention should be paid to the Ukrainian section, to what we are going to do there. You see, they are dragging NATO troops into Ukraine. They are setting up actual bases under the guise of training centers. The Un...

The CIS Free Trade Agreement celebrates the 10th anniversary in early October. It was signed in October 2011. It has yielded positive results. The CIS states have removed import duties, many restrictions on mutual trade. Mutual trade has intensified,...

“Let's talk about what we will do next. It is terrible that people are suffering. They were given clothes, food, firewood, tents,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“The situation in the neighboring countries is unfavorable for us. Moreover, these countries have opted for a confrontational policy towards Belarus,” he said.

All severe COVID-19 patients in Belarus are unvaccinated, Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich said as he inspected the red zones of Minsk City Hospital No.6.

“We really hope that this meeting will be held in-person. So far, none of the heads of state has refused to participate in Minsk in person. Both the leadership of Belarus and the CIS Executive Committee would like to have this meeting take place in...

The situation on the border of Belarus was raised during the recent meeting of Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York.

Director of the National Center for Marketing and Price Study Valery Sadokho emphasized the importance of the work to develop trade and economic cooperation with Russian regions for the Belarusian economy.

Before the tournament in Nur-Sultan where he reached the semifinal Ilya Ivashka was 53rd. He has climbed eight spots and currently goes with 1,370 points. Belarus' Egor Gerasimov has left the top 100 to go down to No.112 (709 points).

“Your country is celebrating this landmark anniversary with high achievements in social and economic development, successes in nation-building, and strengthened authority in the international arena,” the message of greetings runs.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York on 25 September.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 530,203. A total of 513,295 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Secretary General of the United Nations Organization Antonio Guterres in New York on 25 September.

The Belarusian folk holiday named Bagach was celebrated by the Yanka Kupala House Museum in Vyazynka and the student ethnographic society.

Visitors were also treated to an exhibition of electric vehicles and component parts produced by domestic manufacturers, competitions of electric cars, and rides on personal electric vehicles.

In line with the program participants of the plenary session discussed the realization of the RCF's strategic plan, tools and projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the European Union for supporting novice countries in the area of nuc...

Deputy ministers of tourism, domestic trade and supply, education, and scientific research of Egypt also participated in the consultations. The sides discussed the entire spectrum of Belarusian-Egyptian relations as well as regional problems.

Thanks to Proven Solution's platform Belarusian State Medical University students can now study auscultation. It is a diagnostics method, which involves listening for sounds generated by the work of internal organs.

The parties focused on the urgent issues of combating terrorism and the ways to deepen cooperation between Belarus and the United Nations on counterterrorism.

All the healthcare institutions have been provided with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE).