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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:59:54 +0300
Minister explains Belarus' decision to service Eurobonds in Belarusian rubles
Belarus' Finance Minister Yuri Seliverstov explained why Belarus decided to handle payments on Eurobonds in Belarusian rubles as he talked to journalists on 29 June.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:24:11 +0300
Opinion: Belarus remains fully committed to its international obligations
"When we see behavior that clearly deviates from international principles, from the obligations that countries have undertaken under international treaties, we cannot remain silent,” Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of t...

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:56:26 +0300
Over 160 Ukrainians arrive in Belarus in past 24 hours
Belarusian checkpoints continue operating in a routine mode.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:40:46 +0300
KHL vice champion to hold pre-season training camp in Minsk
The KHL two-time champion trained in Belarus last summer and also in February 2022.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:04:05 +0300
Brest Oblast plans to sign almost $16m worth of contracts at Belarus-Russia forum
The Brest Oblast delegation, which will include representatives of the business community and authorities, will be headed by Brest Oblast Governor Yuri Shuleiko and Chairman of the Brest Oblast Council of Deputies Yuri Narkevich.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:29:32 +0300
Belarus extends embargo on Western food imports till year end
The list of banned goods includes pigs, cattle meat, pork, some by-products, salted brined, dried or smoked meat, food flour from meat or meat by-products, milk and dairy products (with some exceptions), vegetables, and other goods.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:01:53 +0300
Belarus to honor debt obligations under eurobonds in national currency
“Debt obligations under sovereign securities floated on international financial markets will be honored in Belarusian rubles at the rate of the country's National Bank as of the date of payment,” the Belarusian government said.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:57:49 +0300
Belarusian brigade scheduled for command and staff exercise
The exercise focuses on managing army units and brigade units in the course of a defensive operation. It will evaluate readiness of staffs and improve their cohesion. It will allow commanding officers to improve their ability to organize a defensive ...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:20:03 +0300
Belarus' MFA speaks up against West attempts to equate WW2 veterans with SS troops
The official said: “Thanks to those, who are sitting in the first ranks in this hall, we live today, our state exists, and we have an opportunity to celebrate this holiday. We can only imagine what they had to go through, how they went to attack gu...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:31:16 +0300
Opinion: Belarus handled refugee crisis well
Belarus had to deal with a refugee crisis in 2021 when more than 3,500 migrants from the Middle East were trying to cross the Polish border in Belarus, and the country did well, Colonel Aleksei Begun, Head of the Citizenship and Migration Department ...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:13:11 +0300
Belarus' Dinamo expands cooperation with Russia's Dynamo
The agreement was signed by Chairman of the Belarusian Dinamo Igor Oberemko and Chairman of the Russian Dynamo Anatoly Gulevsky in the headquarters of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:57:39 +0300
Lukashenko calls on university graduates to maintain peace in Belarus
According to the head of state, every generation goes through trials: some went through revolutions, while the parents of the graduates, as well as the president, went through the turbulent 1990s.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:54:09 +0300
Belarus' rising international role hinges on careful treatment of traditions, historic memory
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “Love for the native land, careful treatment of traditions and historic memory will secure not only the preservation of the nation but the enhancement of the role and the voice of our Belarus in the global internation...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:50:11 +0300
Lukashenko: Belarus eager to become part of new world model
For Belarus it is important to integrate into a new model whatever way the world goes, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the National Ball of University Graduates.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:38:55 +0300
Lukashenko opens national ball of university graduates
Attending the ball were 230 graduates of Belarusian universities. This time the ball celebrated the Belarusian history and culture.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:34:39 +0300
Matviyenko: Memory Train project shows common values of Belarus, Russia
Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia Valentina Matviyenko met with the participants of the Belarusian-Russian military-patriotic project The Memory Train on 28 June.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:05:21 +0300
Belarusian senators ratify protocol to interim agreement on free trade zone between EAEU, Iran
The protocol was signed in Tehran and provides for the extension of the interim agreement for three years (until 27 October 2025) or until a full-fledged agreement enter into force.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:45:02 +0300
Belarus eager to sell broad choice of goods to Latin America
Evgeny Shestakov said: “Realizing the stance outlined by the head of state and government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively organizing the promotion of our trade and economic interests to remote markets. Certainly, the term covers virtua...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:32:28 +0300
Belarus' ice hockey team to play at Channel One Cup
According to First Vice President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and head coach of SKA St Petersburg Roman Rotenberg, the Channel One Cup in December will feature the Russian team, a national team of young Russian players under 25 and also team...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:07:07 +0300
Plans to attract Samara Oblast SMEs to Belarusian commodity exchange
BUCE and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Samara Oblast signed an agreement on cooperation during the official visit of a delegation of the Russian region to Belarus on 27 June. The document was signed by Eduard Belsky, First Deputy Chairman o...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:14:43 +0300
Belarus' KGB adds Sergei Tikhanovsky to list of terrorists
The list includes a total of 870 natural persons.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:51:15 +0300
Belarus seeks to set up joint ventures, assembly factories in Latin America
Belarus is determined to advance from simple trade with Latin America to the establishment of joint ventures and assembly factories, Belarus' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evgeny Shestakov said at the Belarus-Latin America forum.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:55:43 +0300
MFA: Belarus' trade with Latin America has been growing steadily
Belarus' trade with Latin America has been growing steadily but still does not fully correspond to the real capabilities of the parties, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evgeny Shestakov said at the Belarus-Latin America Forum at the Bus...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:27:14 +0300
Belarus ready to strengthen cooperation with Latin America
“Belarus attaches special importance to the development of a fruitful dialogue with Latin American and Caribbean countries and is ready to strengthen cooperation in all areas,” Evgeny Shestakov said.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:45:19 +0300
First grass cutting in Belarus nearing completion
As of 28 June as part of the first cutting farmers cut down grass on 66.5% of the targeted area in Vitebsk Oblast, 97.7% in Grodno Oblast, and 96.9% in Mogilev Oblast. Brest Oblast, Gomel Oblast, and Minsk Oblast have already hit the first grass cutt...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:26:34 +0300
Economy Ministry sees potential for setting up over 30 clusters in Belarus
There are already clusters in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, petrochemistry, instrumentation and electrical engineering, and IT. Among those emerging, we associate great hopes with projects for smart production technologies, in mechanical engineerin...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:07:03 +0300
Trade, economic ties with Mexico discussed at Belarus-Latin America forum
“The diplomats discussed the entire range of bilateral relations with an emphasis on trade and economic cooperation and the expansion of the legal framework,” the Belarusian diplomatic mission noted.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:53:51 +0300
Lebedev: We hope Moldova will maintain its cooperation, activities in CIS
“I have been chairing the CIS Executive Committee for many years, and statements about the possible withdrawal of this or that state are heard regularly. They are voiced by public figures, MPs, journalists and so on. Officially, no one of Moldova's...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:32:54 +0300
Russian diplomat: Kremenchug is a Bucha-styled provocation by Ukraine
There are too many inconsistencies in the situation with the shopping center in Kremenchug. This is exactly what the Kiev regime needs: to keep focus on Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit, the diplomat noted.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:13:20 +0300
CIS Ministerial Council meeting in Nur-Sultan to focus on humanitarian issues, security
“The agenda of the CIS Heads of State Council meeting might include eight issues, and the CIS Ministerial Council meeting 17 issues. Yet, I want to say right away that this agenda is tentative. Work on the agenda continues,” Sergei Lebedev said.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:39:35 +0300
Lebedev: CIS states intensified cooperation in manufacturing, energy, transport
The CIS member states have stepped up cooperation in the manufacturing industry, energy and transport, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev told reporters.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:13:27 +0300
174 Ukrainians arrive in Belarus in past 24 hours
Belarusian checkpoints continue operating in a routine mode, the State Border Committee added.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:58:21 +0300
Belarus' sovereignty is criticized by those who lost it

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:57:53 +0300
Opinion: Belarus' sovereignty is criticized by those who lost it
Oleg Gaidukevich emphasized that Ukraine lost so much of its sovereignty that it cannot stop the conflict on its own territory. “If Zelensky wants to negotiate tomorrow, they won't let him do it. This is a loss of sovereignty. Yet, we are the one t...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:33:50 +0300
Lukashenko signs decree to streamline export
The document allows exporters to conclude contracts with resident and non-resident freight forwarding companies without holding a competition (tender).

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:22:17 +0300
Lukashenko signs decree to award 75 Belarusians
On 27 June Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to award 75 Belarusians from various walks of life, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:59:10 +0300
Belarus discusses safe handling of radioactive waste in Vienna
The convention was signed under the aegis of the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1997. Its parties are 87 countries and Euratom. Belarus has been party to the convention since 24 February 2003 and takes part in all the review meetings.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:10:08 +0300
Emergencies Ministry's ability to protect Belarus' national interests emphasized
According to Aleksandr Volfovich, the head of state wants the Emergencies Ministry to contribute to law and order enforcement. “Certainly, the main task of the Emergencies Ministry is to deal with consequences of man-caused emergencies, put out fir...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:31:45 +0300
Swimmers from Belarus, Russia to compete at Belarus Open Cup in Brest
– Brest is set to host the Belarusian Open Swimming Cup on 29 June-2 July, spokesperson for the Belarusian Swimming Federation Yekaterina Romanovskaya told BelTA.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:23:16 +0300
First graduates of Uzbekistan-Belarus faculty receive diplomas in Tashkent
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Uzbekistan Leonid Marinich took part in the solemn ceremony of presenting diplomas to the first graduates of the Uzbekistan-Belarus faculty Innovative Pedagogy...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:12:20 +0300
Over 88,000 visa-waiver tourists visit Belarus since 15 April
"For eight weeks since 15 April, 88,649 foreign citizens took advantage of the opportunity to visit Belarus without a visa. Among them there were 58,697 citizens of Lithuania, 7,593 aliens and 22,359 citizens of Latvia.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:51:29 +0300
Belarus' PM opines on cooperation prospects with Samara Obast
Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko outlined Belarus-Samara Oblast cooperation prospects as he met with Samara Oblast Governor Dmitry Azarov.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:14:19 +0300
Belarus seeks to advance business ties with Russian regions
It is important for Belarus to advance business ties and expand the areas of bilateral cooperation with Russian regions, Belarusian First Deputy Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said during a working trip to Kazan, Russia.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:42:08 +0300
Belarus-built houses for 120 apartments commissioned in Caracas
"In Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took part in a solemn ceremony to commission two new houses for 120 apartments built by Belarusian companies," the embassy said. "

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:14:50 +0300
Opinion: Belarus has coped with economic challenges
The Belarusian economy has managed to handle the existing challenges; the economic slowdown will be reversed, First Deputy Director General of the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone Development Company Kirill Koroteyev told reporters.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:27:37 +0300
Economy Ministry comments on economic prospects in Belarus
Belarus' GDP contracted by 3.4% in January-May. "The economy has slowed, but it was expected. Now foreign economic activity is undergoing a deep transformation. A slow down was necessary to redirect trade flows. We expect the trend to change in H2," ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:25:20 +0300
Matviyenko: Lukashenko's position is clear, unwavering
“If the West wanted to, it would have made Kiev sit down at the negotiating table and reach peace agreements. They had absolutely other goals, other tasks. That is obvious to everyone today,” Valentina Matviyenko said.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:39:45 +0300
Belarus asked to assist with solving Russia's AvtoVAZ issues
-Samara Oblast counts on the assistance of Belarus in solving the problems of the Russian automotive giant AvtoVAZ and its return to rhythmic work, Governor Dmitry Azarov said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:17 +0300
Lukashenko: Belarus-made vehicles in service in St Petersburg, world's most beautiful city
All agreements and contracts with Russian partners should be executed without delay, Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the Belarusian officials. “This is very important for our economy," he stressed.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:34:20 +0300
Russian governor: Samara Oblast, Belarus are linked by thousands of human contacts
First of all, the Russian governor thanked the Belarusian head of state for the opportunity to meet: “It is a great honor for us and, of course, we have a huge responsibility to implement the tasks set by President Putin and you, Mr Lukashenko, to ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:25:54 +0300
Putin interested in Lukashenko's proposal concerning timber harvesters
Aleksandr Lukashenko said Belarus is ready to substantially increase shipments of cutting-edge automobiles, agricultural machines, road construction machines, and municipal vehicles. He drew attention to timber-harvesting machines, which production B...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:25:41 +0300
Wreaths laid at Eternal Flame in Moscow in the run-up to Independence Day of Belarus
A wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on behalf of the Belarusian Embassy on 27 June on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Belarus' liberation from Nazi invaders and Belarus' Independence Day.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:12:35 +0300
Lukashenko cautions against red tape in Belarus-Russia import substitution projects
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the topic of import substitution was discussed in detail during his recent talks with the Russian leader. "This is the number one question. We agreed to keep this process under tight control," the head of state sai...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:09 +0300
Presidents of Belarus, Russia agree to keep import substitution process under tight control
"We are pleased that our products and services are fully in demand in the Russian market. Today, the question is no longer how to sell, as it was before," Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:33:23 +0300
Lukashenko: Belarus and Samara Oblast are able to reach $1bn in trade
The president said Belarus was ready to significantly increase the supplies of the most modern automotive, agricultural, road construction, municipal and logging equipment to Russia.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:14:25 +0300
Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia need to stick together
“Your nation is not just close to us. You are our kin. You have come to your Belarus. It will be this way forever. The events of recent years and days once again show that we need to stand united, we have nothing to quarrel over. As soon as we star...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:05:03 +0300
Belarus' BUCE, China's AEEX to cooperate in e-trading
Special attention during the talks between BUCE and AEEX was paid to the prospects of participation of suppliers from China in the bidding on the import substitution exchange platform.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:50:35 +0300
Sabalenka 6th in WTA
The Belarusian currently holds 4,046 points. Victoria Azarenka is 20th with 2,086 points, Aliaksandra Sasnovich - 35th with 1,411 points.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:22:01 +0300
Belarus admits 595 Ukrainians over past weekend
Belarus continues providing all necessary assistance to Ukrainian nationals.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:56:51 +0300
Minister: Belarus is not facing a food crisis
“It is even strange to hear such a thing. Believe me, we do not need to worry about anything like that in the near future,” said Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:21:41 +0300
Opinion: Russia, Belarus will protect their economies through accumulation of best practices
The political scientist said that Belarus is important for Russia from the point of view of food security.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:02:21 +0300
Kochanova: Belarus-Russia regional forum is gaining momentum
“The Forum of Regions is gaining momentum every year. This year the forum envisages in-person participation. The forum was held online in the previous two years due to the COVID-19 epidemic. We are looking forward to this forum to meet our friends ...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 21:02:37 +0300
Highlights of Lukashenko's meeting with Putin in St Petersburg
The meeting covered a lot of topics starting with logistics and economic cooperation and ending with responses to threats to military security and interaction within the framework of international organizations.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:25:52 +0300
Belarus, Russia eager to sell import substitutes to third countries
“We will talk about the entire range of matters relating to the development of infrastructure, trade, to the realization of major projects,” the Russian head of state identified the economic matters that would be discussed.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:03:09 +0300
Belarus to start making import substitutes together with Russia soon
“I mean the companies from unfriendly countries that used to supply products to us, to Russia and Belarus… We will be able to make our own products during this year and the next one,” the head of state added.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:47:24 +0300
Lukashenko satisfied with location of Belarusian port on Russia's Baltic Sea shore
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I've been to Bronka where we intend to build the Belarusian port. Thank you for support. You've approved that construction project. I looked around. I was very pleased to see what Kronshtadt is. To encounter it face to f...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:36:51 +0300
Russia's cooperation with Belarus on right track, Putin says
It was noted that Belarus-Russia trade rose by more than a third in 2021 to over $38 billion. Growth continued in January-April 2022, with the growth rate hitting 110%, Aleksandr Lukashenko specified.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:31:16 +0300
Lukashenko, Putin to attend Forum of Regions in Grodno via videoconference
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “This forum is organized by parliamentarians – the upper chambers of the Belarusian parliament and the Russian one. They organize things well and will organize a very good forum in Grodno.”

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:27:57 +0300
Belarus eager to improve its status in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I'd like to talk to you about the Shanghai Cooperation Organization where we are observers. We may consult, you may back the upgrade of our status. A lot of time has passed. I think we will come in handy over there.”

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:23:47 +0300
Russia to hand over Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus within months
"They can fire ballistic and cruise missiles with conventional and nuclear warheads,” Vladimir Putin added. He suggested instructing the defense ministers and the chiefs of the general staffs of Belarus and Russia to work out all the relevant detai...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:12:01 +0300
Lukashenko concerned about confrontational policy of Poland, Lithuania
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We are very stressed by the situation and the policy our neighbors pursue. Broadly speaking, you know it. I am talking about the leadership of Poland and the leadership of Lithuania. A policy in favor of confrontation. A...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:06:04 +0300
Lukashenko calls proposals to ban transit to Kaliningrad tantamount to war declaration
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted Lithuania acts in a similar manner. “The flow of information regarding their intention to stop transit from Russia to Kaliningrad via Belarus, to isolate Kaliningrad is increasing. Listen, it is tantamount to the declarat...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:56:30 +0300
Lukashenko suggests tit-for-tat military steps to Putin in response to West actions
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We are very concerned about training flights of USA and NATO aircraft, which are training to carry nuclear warheads. It is very stress-inducing for us. This is why I ask you to consider a tit-for-tat response to these th...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:38:04 +0300
Export of fertilizers discussed during Lukashenko's meeting with Putin
The Russian head of state said he intended to inform his Belarusian counterpart about progress and results of a recent discussion at a BRICS forum: “Many of the speakers expressed concerns due to disrupted deliveries of food and fertilizers, rising...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:58:26 +0300
Lukashenko gets familiar with construction of Belarusian port outside St Petersburg
The multifunctional sea transshipping complex Bronka is the only deep-water terminal in the St Petersburg port. The depth of the terminal's approach canal and water area is 14.4m. Port Bronka is conveniently placed.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 14:39:07 +0300
Belarusian defense minister emphasizes importance of ensuring independence, territorial integrity
Viktor Khrenin said: “Today is a remarkable day in the life of Belarus' Armed Forces: graduates of the Military Academy will join the officer corps of our country. Over 470 lieutenants are about to begin a new stage of military service in the Belar...

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:43:00 +0300
Lukashenko, Putin exchange congratulations on 30 years of Belarus-Russia diplomatic relations
For the two nations orientation towards tight fruitful cooperation is a natural process predetermined by their geographical proximity, unbreakable cultural and spiritual ties that evolved over centuries, and the common heroic past.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:01:00 +0300
Belarus and Russia. 30 years of diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation were established on 25 June 1992.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:58:59 +0300
CSTO countries to stage cyber security technical drill in H2 2022
Members of the council discussed the concept and preparations for the forthcoming technical drill in cyber security, which is scheduled to take place in H2 2022. They shared positive experience of ensuring the protection of national critical informat...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:27:35 +0300
CSTO countries discuss development of secret information protection systems in Minsk
Participants of the meeting heard out a report from Chief of the State Secret Protection Department of the Troops (Collective Forces) Deployment and Training Planning Center of the CSTO Joint Staff, Colonel Sergei Voloshin.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:52:31 +0300
EEC: With accelerated sci-tech development Belarus' GDP may rise 2.7 times by 2040
Among the main priorities of scientific and technological development of the EAEU member states are information and communication technologies; biotechnology, pharmacology and medicine; machine-building technologies; new materials and fuel production...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:35:12 +0300
Lukashenko thanked for preserving Belarus-Russia historical memory
The Russian governor said that on 22 June the two countries marked the mournful date of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:19:50 +0300
Belarus plans to redirect 20m tonnes of cargo to St Petersburg ports
“We have a lot to talk about, especially amid the West's pressure on Belarus. We want to redirect about 20 million tonnes of cargo to your ports. I will ask for your support and assistance. We have agreed on this with the Russian president,” said...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:10:22 +0300
Lukashenko, Putin to discuss serious problems on 25 June
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Tomorrow Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] and I will hold serious negotiations on serious problems as usual. But that will be tomorrow. Our meeting today is absolutely not ceremonial. We have something to discuss.”

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:08:26 +0300
St Petersburg governor praises Belarusian manufacturing sector
Belarusian industry has high competence that make its products competitive in world markets, St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 24 June.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:01:37 +0300
Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia will reach the necessary level of cooperation soon
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “St Petersburg is one of the main directions of work in the Russian Federation for us. We will do everything not to lose this huge Russian platform. Our trade turnover is growing well, we can increase it. Particularly tak...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:51:41 +0300
Lukashenko meets with St Petersburg governor
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have something to discuss. I remember your arrival in Belarus [in early February 2022]. We came to terms on a lot of things. I'd like you to tell me honestly and sincerely what we, Belarusians, could do better.”

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:44:41 +0300
Plenipotentiaries to consider proposals to draft agendas of CIS summits
Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev is expected to take part in the session.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:06:19 +0300
Prospects for EDB as international financial institution discussed in Nur-Sultan
The Board reviewed a number of topical issues, including the 2021 annual financial performance of the Bank and approved the Annual Report of the Bank's Board, financial statements and report on the project activities for the past year.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:16:32 +0300
CIS to draft agreements on combating terrorism, illegal migration
"Today we have considered all the items on the agenda and made important decisions, including on the preparation of agreements to combat terrorism and illegal migration. I am sure that they will give a new impetus to the common work to neutralize th...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:37:00 +0300
Gomeltransneft Druzhba commissions three new oil storage tanks
As part of the program on modernizing Belarus' largest oil storage facility – the line operation dispatcher station Mozyr – the Belarusian company OAO Gomeltransneft Druzhba has commissioned three new oil storage tanks

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:04:27 +0300
Petrishenko: Belarus is a cozy home for various faiths, ethnic groups
"Interfaith and interethnic peace is part and parcel of social stability in society. In terms of religious and national-cultural relations the government has been working to promote the conditions necessary for the development of all faiths and eth...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:23:45 +0300
Tianjin Foreign Studies University holds All-China Competition in Belarusian Studies
The head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission congratulated the winners and participants of the contest. He also thanked the management of the Chinese universities of foreign languages for their efforts in popularizing Belarusian language and culture...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:38:58 +0300
Belarus' first COVID-19 vaccine to be launched in late 2023
The market launch of Belarus' first COVID-19 vaccine is scheduled for the end of 2023, First Deputy Healthcare Minister Yelena Krotkova said at a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic, BelTA has learned.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:42:30 +0300
Petrishenko comments on Belarus and Russia's exclusion from Bologna Process
I don't think we need to make such a big issue out of this. I would like to note that we initially took a very cautious and balanced approach to the participation in this organization and prioritized the national interests, Igor Petrishenko said.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:19:58 +0300
Belarus to introduce new retirement savings plan on 1 October 2022
In 2022, more than Br16 billion, or about 9% of GDP, will be allocated to pay pensions. In order to maintain the level of income of pensioners, labor pensions were revised upwards by 7% on 1 March.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:47:08 +0300
Belarus to undertake another attempt to bring SS members to justice
Belarus has plans to once again approach some countries and bring up the issue of responsibility of the SS members, Belarus' Prosecutor General Andrei Shved told reporters before the 32nd meeting of the Coordination Council of Prosecutors General of ...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:35:46 +0300
Belarus' vice premier comments on sanctions in sport
“The sports sector is in a difficult situation today. The International Olympic Committee, the majority of the international sports organizations have imposed various sanctions on our athletes. To put it bluntly, sports officials have simply got ri...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:03:56 +0300
About 1,200 new Family Capital accounts are opened in Belarus monthly
About 1,200 new Family Capital accounts are opened in Belarus every month, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said at a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:45:46 +0300
Call to tap into Belarus' natural heritage to promote tourism
"Natural heritage is of great value. Belarus is famous for its vast forests and numerous lakes. The head of state has repeatedly stressed that the natural landscape of Belarus is our wealth and pride," Ruslan Parkhamovich said.



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