Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “The date 17 September 1939 is a symbol of historical formalization of the Belarusian nation and of the sincere eagerness of Belarusians, who were separated against their will, to live in their own home as one family.”

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br122 billion in current prices or 95.1% as against January-August 2021 in comparable prices. In January-August 2022 the GDP deflator index equaled 117.2% year-on-year.

Belarus and China will resolutely condemn actions meant to offset responsibility for evil deeds of Nazi aggressors, militarist invaders and their accomplices, desecration of memory of victorious countries.

The two countries have agreed to use Belarus' transit potential by expanding cooperation in transportation and logistics. Projects involving container trains for shipping between China and Europe and between China and Belarus, the development of tran...

The main goals of setting up the common commodity exchange market include broader adoption of transactions in national currencies, better mediation between sellers and buyers, and the establishment of fair prices for Eurasian Economic Union products ...

China will continue providing support to major manufacturing and high-tech Chinese companies willing to join the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone as resident companies. China will also actively realize a joint project, which envisages the co...

Almost 53,000 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus since 24 February, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

Belarus and Russia are planning to hold a forum of athletes, Chairwoman of the Athletes' Commission of the Russian Olympic Committee Sofya Velikaya said at the meeting in Moscow

The source pointed out that Belarus and China had timed the signing of a number of bilateral documents to the meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and China President Xi Jinping in Samarkand.

Belarus and China believe it is important to pool efforts in the area of manufacturing and processing of agricultural products and in enhancing the ability to provide population with affordable and quality food.

In line with the document priority avenues of Belarus-China cooperation include the expansion of mutual direct investments, the creation of joint high-tech innovative manufacturing enterprises, the promotion of joint business between Belarusian and C...

According to the document, the sides highly appreciate the coordinating role of the Belarus-China intergovernmental committee on cooperation in advancing the entire complex of bilateral relations.

Belarus will take an active part in practical cooperation in priority avenues within the framework of the global development initiative. Belarus will contribute to multilateral efforts designed to realize the United Nations Organization's sustainable...

The decision to launch the procedure for Belarus' accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was adopted at the summit in Samarkand.

Autumn in the multifunctional and business, sport and entertainment, residential, educational and financial complex Minsk World is the time for a profitable acquisition of prestigious real estate, which is located in the new center of the Belarusian ...

The SCO can become a global organization and address today's problems of the world order, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"The priorities of Belarus in the SCO are unchanged: effective cooperation with partners to strengthen regional security, intensive development of economic cooperation, and expansion of humanitarian ties," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The West's attempts to keep the unipolar world order have resulted in a severe political and economic crisis, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed a meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Samarkand.

"Being guided by the main goals and principles, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization provides a real platform for an equal and respectful dialogue," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

"We are very grateful for the unanimous support of our bid to join the organization as a full member," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"We have always supported the full-scale participation in the SCO of Belarus who is a strategic partner and ally of Russia," Vladimir Putin stressed.

The Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China have established relations of all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. The corresponding Joint Declaration was adopted in Samarkand.

The "Shanghai spirit” is not only a source of strength for the growth and strengthening of the organization. It is also a guideline for the future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

In terms of economy the Shanghai Cooperation Organization should prioritize transit and transport, food and energy security, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization should make efforts to develop reliable supply chains in the region, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he addressed a meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Samarkand.

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Ivan Melnikov.

There are all the prerequisites for the SCO to turn into the most effective regional organization, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The border agencies of Belarus and Russia discussed the status of implementation of the concerted border policy, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

The president will outline Belarus' priorities for cooperation in the SCO, including taking into account the country's bid to accede the organization as a full member.

"We need to stick together in order not just to survive but to take our place under the sun," the Belarusian head of state said.

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev.

The document will facilitate the integration of Ukrainian citizens into Belarusian society and will ensure prompt settlement of issues regarding their social support and labor activities.

On the main day of the summit, the parties are set to exchange views on topical regional and international issues in the light of the political and economic situation in the region.

During the talks in Samarkand Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev summed up results of bilateral cooperation in the last few years. The presidents stated that Belarus-Uzbekistan trade had quintupled in the last five years.

The informal part began with the planting of oak trees by heads of the delegations that had come for the summit. They planted a number of oak trees that made up an entire tree-lined lane of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked his Chinese counterpart for the fact that in these complicated times – the pandemic and instability in the world – the sides had found strength and resolve to advance the relations to a new level of iron brotherhood, ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Dear Chairman, I thank you for the kind words you've just said. If you want to know our attitude to the People's Republic of China and to you personally right now, you can multiply what you've said by two. You have alway...

The Telegram channel Pul Pervogo said: “[Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry] Pinevich couldn't do but Xi could. The First One put on a mask upon request of Chinese friends.”

In September 2016 the leaders of Belarus and China established relations of trustful all-round strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation. An agreement in principle was reached on advancing the relations to “iron brotherhood, exempla...

President of the Belarusian NOC Viktor Lukashenko expressed hope that the restrictions on Belarusian athletes will be lifted as he talked at the expanded meeting of the NOC and ROC Athletes' Commissions in Moscow.

The clash between Russia and Europe is inevitable since a local civilizational war is already underway in the post-Soviet space, Director of the EAEU Institute Vladimir Lepekhin told the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted the Belarusian leader by saying: “Mister President, it is a great honor and a pleasure to meet with you. We've brought you the best wishes from the people of Pakistan. Both our delegation and our gover...

Pakistan fully supports Belarus' bid to accede to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Samarkand.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus has been cooperating with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for 12 years already. “Our step to join ‘the Shanghai family' as an observer was neither spontaneous nor accidental," he said.

An expanded meeting of the Athletes' Commissions of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus and the Russian Olympic Committee opened at the Luzhniki Big Sports Arena in Moscow.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is now seen in the world as the future, as a very influential pole in a multipolar global order, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming.

Right upon arrival in Samarkand for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko went to a number of bilateral meetings. The first one was a meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the host of...

In the Eurasian Economic Commission we are working on simplifying export paperwork for business, Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mikhail Myatlikov told the media.

“I believe the most important thing in today's complicated situation is to look for unconventional approaches because it will be impossible to keep working using old tricks. This is why we are going to find new ways,” Vladimir Orlovsky concluded.

Mikhail Myasnikovich suggested working together to develop a transportation and logistics megaproject able to tie together the entire territory of the Eurasian region. Experts of the two integration associations are expected to discuss the possibilit...

Viktor Khrenin said: “The main purpose of the exercise was not to demonstrate something to someone but primarily train our command bodies and army units something that is necessary during a war.”

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in the Uzbek city of Samarkand to attend the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 15-16 September.

Iran signed a memorandum of commitment for its permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the press service of the SCO summit said in a statement.

The use of CSTO forces in resolving the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is out of the question for now, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov said at a briefing for the press in Moscow on 15 September.

A Belarusian-Pakistani business forum dedicated to cooperation between the two countries in the field of woodworking was held in Minsk on the sidelines of the Lesdrevtech forestry exhibition.

"Under your leadership, Zimbabwe has achieved impressive success in socio-economic development and confidently defended its interests in the international arena," the message of greetings reads.

The second summer leg of the Commonwealth Biathlon Cup starts at the National Winter Olympic Training Center Raubichi on 15 September.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Nicaragua President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra as the country celebrates Independence Day,

Minskers took advantage of the good weather and went out for strolls in parks and gardens.

The parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the World Health Organization.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand,

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has headed to Uzbekistan on a working visit for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on 15-16 September.

Cash in circulation rose by 0.13% to Br6.016 billion in August. Transferable deposits went up by 11.19% to Br8.515 billion.

Igor Sergeyenko said: “Right now the world is experiencing serious economic problems, sanctions, and an aggravation of the international situation. Combat operations are taking place in a number of regions not far away from us. Today we discuss how...

Over 400 athletes from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Israel are taking part in the finals. Belarus is represented by the country's top 25 shooters, including 11 junior ones.

According to Dmitry Pinevich, a certain increase in incidence rate was expected. Weather is partially to blame for it. “The number of infectious disease cases always rises at this time [of the year],” he stressed.

The Moldovan ambassador spoke highly of efforts of Belarus' leadership aimed at ensuring the development of the country, realizing an export strategy, preserving industrial enterprises and agriculture, and enabling conditions for making investments (...

Over 400 industry-specific specialists were polled. Questions were sent to 28 ministries, government agencies, and industry-specific associations. “We've unearthed problems and tried to determine some roadmap,” the official said.

Sugar beet has been harvested from 6,860ha, which makes up 7.45% of the targeted area. Potatoes have been harvested from 4,940ha (19% of the target area). Other vegetables have been harvested from 2,020ha or 29.8% of the targeted area.

The summit will take place in Samarkand. The Belarusian head of state is expected to make a speech at an extended-participation session of the SCO Heads of State Council on 16 September.

Prospects of advancing Belarus' cooperation with the above-mentioned Chinese bodies were discussed. An agreement was reached to consider the possibility of introducing innovative Beidou equipment and technologies in Belarus, consider the possibility ...

The mission will be tasked with evaluating the situation and preparing a thorough report to be presented before the heads of state at a regular session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, which is supposed to take place in Yerevan, Armenia in au...

The meeting was convened upon Armenia's initiative. The key items on the agenda were the aggravation of the situation in some areas near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and the provision of assistance with resolving the situation.

Close attention was paid to expanding cooperation with Chinese companies, which are interested in selling technological equipment (components, raw materials) to Belarus, in the realization of investment projects (as investors and contractors), in the...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that in turn Belarus will continue working towards achieving peace and stability in South Caucasus in any available formats.

In line with the agreement the sides will be able to exercise joint customs control, organize interaction between mobile groups of the Belarusian customs service and the Russian one. Apart from that, there are plans to harmonize regulations concernin...

Natalya Kochanova said: “The Krasnodar Territory governor attended our Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia. He and I became acquainted. Krasnodar Territory and Belarus are connected by good relations. Not only in economy although it is important...

Aleksandr Kulik and Razmik Khumaryan discussed preparations for the forthcoming session of the Belarus-Armenia intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation. The session is scheduled to take place in Yerevan in late September.

Since their deployment to Türkiye, the Belarusian aviators have carried out 169 flights, spending 280 hours in the air and dropping 2,754 tonnes of water in over 726 water discharges.

Chairman of the BelCCI Mikhail Myatlikov had an online meeting with President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia Otgondavaa Amartuvshin.

Members of the council expressed extreme concern about the evolving situation. The possibility of using Collective Security Treaty Organization procedures for resolving the situation was discussed.

The key goal of the document is to harmonize Belarusian and Russian taxation laws and advance cooperation in taxation. Belarus and Russia are supposed to bring their tax legislation concerning VAT and excise duties into compliance with the agreement ...

An expanded-participation session of the Industry, Fuel and Energy Complex, Transport and Communications Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus took place on 13 September.

The CSTO Secretariat stated that on the night of 13 September military clashes with the use of heavy weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles took place on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. As a result, there are casualties and wounded.

This year we have consumed 380,000 tonnes of sugar, including a number of peak moments caused by an increased demand in summer and spring. With this in mind, we plan to put at least 400,000 tonnes in storage to provide the domestic market with sugar ...

“We honor the Belarusians, who have reached, thanks to their talent and diligence, great success in manufacturing and creative activities, in serving their country and their people,” the head of state said.

Day of People's Unity is a tribute to the epoch, which gave the Belarusians the right to take their place on the world map, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to present state awards in the run-up to Day of People's Unity ce...

Belarusian agricultural enterprises have harvested cereals and leguminous crops (including maize) from 2.158 million hectares, which is 87.4% of the targeted area.

The competitions in hockey, volleyball and chess feature more than 230 boys and girls from Belarus and Russia. The next stage will take place in Belarus' Grodno on 19-24 September.

The BRSM Youth Union has done the necessary preparatory work and formed a delegation consisting of 100 Belarusian representatives from every region of the country. They are university and school students, young workers of various organizations and en...

"I am confident that as a member of the SCO Belarus will make a considerable contribution to achieving the goals set before the organization,” said Boris Gryzlov.

Dmitry Krutoi and Andrei Rudenko discussed matters of bilateral cooperation, the advancement of integration processes within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, interaction in the Eurasian Economic Union and international platform...

Participants of the session will discuss matters concerning the realization of the concept of the migration policy of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

According to the scenario of the exercise, militants and so-called self-defense units captured part of the territory of the state. The army was ordered to push away the enemy and restore the country's territorial integrity.

Over 230,000 foreigners have availed themselves of the opportunities the Belarusian visa-free travel program offers. As many as 149,413 Lithuania citizens, 58,945 citizens and 17,979 non-citizens of Latvia have come to Belarus since 15 April thanks t...

The Belarusian was 6th in the rankings prior to the US Open and lost one spot after losing to US Open champion Iga Swiatek of Poland in the semifinal. Aryna Sabalenka now holds 3,470 points. Victoria Azarenka goes 21st with 1,951 points, Aliaksandra ...

“The meeting focused on priority issues of further development of the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, as well as the objectives for the integration of the Union State at the present stage. Plans for foreign policy coordination b...

Belarus confirmed its willingness to participate in the design, construction and equipping of dairy and pig farms, greenhouses and other infrastructure facilities of the agro-industrial complex.

Anatoly Sivak said the factors that complicate the operation of the transport industry emerged back before the pandemic of 2020 and the effect was quite protracted. It was very important to keep people employed by transport companies working. It was ...

Maize has been harvested from an area of 2,800ha, producing 22,400 tonnes with the average yield at 80.2 centners per hectare. Colza has been harvested from an area of 352,500ha (98.3% of the area under this crop), producing 888,000 tonnes with the a...