The signing ceremony was held at the National Library in Minsk on the sidelines of the Belarusian-Russian forum "Youth and Elections". The event has been organized by the Central Election Commission and the Education Ministry of Belarus.

The Hi-Tech Park is a important structure that is capable of performing tasks of any complexity, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at a meeting to discuss the development of HTP hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukas...

The Hi-Tech Park should work primarily for Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received a report on the prospects of the Hi-Tech Park development on 17 November.

Director of the Hi-Tech Park Vsevolod Yanchevsky is set to report to the head of state on the issue. According to the Pul Pervogo Telegram channel, attending the meeting will be the first deputy prime minister, the deputy head of the Belarus Presiden...

“Speaking out against injustice and the oppression of the weak from a young age, you are a worthy successor to Nelson Mandela. Today, your talent as a leader and your vast experience as a statesman have made an invaluable contribution to the develo...

“Close relations between our countries have been developing for the past 20 years and they still maintain certain momentum. We actively cooperate at international platforms, and pay a lot of attention to bilateral relations,” Franklin Ramirez Ara...

The matter was discussed during the visit of Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko to Baku.

The parties discussed the current state of Belarusian-Pakistani relations and plans of joint actions to develop cooperation. They exchanged opinions on the main issues of the international agenda.

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evgeny Shestakov took part in the celebrations organized by the Brazilian embassy in Belarus to mark the 200th anniversary of independence of this Latin American country.

Viktor Khrenin and Ermek Ibraimov discussed matters of security in responsibility areas of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. It was noted that there is a considerable potential for Belarus-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in military sphere and mili...

It is no accident that Poland intends to increase military spending up to at least 3% of the GDP and increase the army strength up to 300,000 people. In a bid to carry out the plans Poland has started training two additional mechanized infantry divis...

A delegation of the Belarusian Embassy in China visited the city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in China.

As many as 1,254.5 million people used passenger transportation services, or 97.6% as against January-October 2021.

More than 6.631 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 6.530 million have completed the vaccination regimen.

Belarus posted a foreign trade surplus at $4 billion in January-September, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told the media during a working trip to Gomel Oblast

Roman Golovchenko emphasized that the Belarusian agricultural machinery manufacturer Gomselmash and Rostselmash have always been on friendly terms with a bit of competition mixed in. However, when Rostselmash was in a bit of a trouble, the Belarusian...

The volume of public procurement in the Eurasian Economic Union exceeded $90 billion in H1 2022, official representative of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Iya Malkina said at a briefing for the press.

The document provides for cooperation in attracting investments, including for R&D projects, e-commerce and other areas.

"During the meeting, the top officials of the three largest regional organizations discussed the prospects for cooperation across a wide range of issues," the spokesman said.

The import substitution project at Gomselmash will be first in line for financing under the Russian credit line, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters.

It's simple: MTZ is a national brand. Let's recall who and why authorized the construction of a tractor factory in Minsk and why Aleksandr Lukashenko's visit to the enterprise literally saved it. All the details in this episode of BelTA's project Aft...

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br159 billion in current prices or 95.3% as against January-October 2021 in comparable prices.

Gomel Chemical Plant has done a good job to redirect exports, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he toured the plant on 16 November.

Zelensky is an actor in a play, the script of which he does not fully know, Director General of the Belarusian new agency BelTA Irina Akulovich said on the air of the Alfa Radio station while commenting on why Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ha...

In the first half of the day the delegation from Minsk visited the Smak joint-stock company producing bakery products. The products of the Minskkhlebprom company – Narochansky bread - were showcased as a sign of friendly relations.

Going behind 0-1 in the first time, Belarus managed to level off through Karina Olkhovik.

Container transportation from Belarus to China has increased almost fourfold this year, Belarusian Economy Minister Aleksandr Chervyakov said as he met with labor collectives of Bobruisk to brief them on ongoing military and political developments in...

“The third meeting of the joint commission on the implementation of the agreement on trade and economic cooperation between the EAEU and China will take place on 1 December. It is expected that the parties will approve a road map to saturate the ag...

Russia will extend Belarus a loan in the amount of RUB105 billion for import-substituting projects.

Head of the Belarusian delegation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt Sergei Terentyev made a national statement during the resumed high-level segment (15-16 November) at the Conference of the Partie...

Russia's Minister for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Alexander Kurenkov is in Belarus on his first visit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko assessed the production and export potential of the Gomel Chemical Plant as part of his working trip to Gomel Oblast on 16 November.

"Over the past five years, the number of NATO's military in Eastern Europe has grown three times from 12,000 to 35,000 and in terms of entire Europe - up to 60,000. The number of aircraft has increased fivefold. It all started in 2017 and even earlie...

Cooperation with African countries is productive and economically important for Belarus, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Tengiz Dumbadze told reporters

Belarusian food products are supplied to 77 regions of the Russian Federation. A considerable part goes to Ryazan Oblast. Yulia Shvakova noted that Belarusian farm produce is one of the largest import items to the region.

Sudan is an old friend of Belarus in Africa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan to Belarus Mohammed Omer Musa Ali said during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko.

Belarus has been actively developing relations with African countries in recent years, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary...

Enterprises of the Belarusian Industry Ministry are interested in strengthening cooperative ties with Chelyabinsk Oblast of the Russian Federation, Industry Minister Aleksandr Rogozhnik said as he met with the official delegation of this Russian regi...

CIS commissioners for human rights met at the Moscow office of the CIS Executive Committee on 15 November.

The Belarusian diplomat said that despite all the general efforts, 2022 did not bring good news about the stabilization of the climate situation. The countries are now facing two major challenges.

“The relations between Belarus and Azerbaijan, which are based on firm friendship between the leaders of our countries and the two brotherly nations, are of a strategic partnership. It is natural that the complicated global political situation has ...

Explaining whether Western sanctions against Belarus have affected the market of materials for building and reconstructing power grids, Denis Moroz said that Belarus makes virtually all the necessary materials and structures.

Belcosmos has been established with a view to realizing and developing promising (cluster) projects of its participants in the area of peaceful research and use of outer space. Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus ...

The Brest city administration hosted a delegation of the Latvian association "Republican Society of Veterans”.

State-run enterprises manufactured Br23.5 billion worth of products, up by 2.7% over the same period a year prior in comparable prices.

As of 1 November 2022, a total of 119,872 deposit accounts were opened for large families under Belarus' family capital program, including 82,500 deposit accounts at the total amount of $825 million and 37,300 deposit accounts at the total amount of ...

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko outlined the prospects for cooperation between Belarus and Russia's Chelyabinsk Oblast during a meeting with Governor of the Russian region Aleksei Teksler.

The country's largest state district power plant was supposed to be optimized and put on standby after the launch of the Belarusian nuclear power plant. The Lukoml State District Power Plant was supposed to generate electricity during scheduled maint...

The Perm Chamber of Commerce and Industry will help attract small and medium-sized businesses of the region to the import substitution platform of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE).

The corresponding agreement was signed by MTZ Director General Vitaly Vovk and Minister of Agriculture of the Russian region Aleksei Kobylin as the Belarusian company hosted Deputy Governor of Chelyabinsk Oblast Yegor Kovalchuk.

Belarus has already become a anchor point of the Belt and Road Initiative. More than 65% of all railway container routes from China to Europe pass through Belarus, including China's largest route Chongqing-Europe.

According to the source, the latest death happened on 25 October when the body of a dark-skinned man was founded in a river in Poland's territory near the border. The Polish rescue organization Grupa Granica says that the real number of dead foreigne...

“Chongqing is a big industrial city. In turn, Minsk Oblast is rich in natural resources and has a well-developed industry. We hope that cooperation in trade and economy between our regions will be promoted to an even higher level,” Xie Xiaoyong s...

The sports ground has a basketball court, a zone for people with disabilities and 17 pieces of workout equipment. The sports ground has been designed to do weightlifting and gymnastics exercises, kettlebell lifting. It is located near Gymnasium No.1 ...

Belarus stands ready to provide assistance in organizing a visit of a delegation of the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Minsk for a bilateral business forum.

The international confectionery championship 2022 is underway in Minsk as part of the international food show Prodexpo.

Minsk World is becoming a new center of gravity in the Belarusian capital. The tallest skyscraper in Minsk will be built here.

We have increased deliveries to absolutely all our markets this year. For example, we ramped up supplies to Russia, the CIS countries, China, the European Union, Asia, Oceania, Africa and others, the minister said.

According to the head of the region, the machine-building industry has been historically well developed both in Chelyabinsk Oblast and in Belarus.

The observation group will consist of MPs from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as representatives of the CIS IPA Council Secretariat and experts from the CIS IPA International Institute for Monitori...

A delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chad to Russia with concurrent accreditation to Belarus Adam Bechir Mahamoud visited Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ trademark).

Cooperation with Belarus holds a great potential, Governor of Russia's Chelyabinsk Oblast Aleksei Teksler said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

"We offer a wide range of products manufactured in Belarus: from food products to the most advanced machinery and equipment," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the effectiveness of the Union State construction strategy as he met with Governor of Russia's Chelyabinsk Oblast Aleksei Teksler in Minsk on 15 November.

“This year we are increasing our production volumes. Considering that the year is not over yet, our output will increase by 60% compared to the previous year. Accordingly, our export will increase by 60%,” Yuri Predko said.

“The collective West has never tried to persuade Ukraine to comply with the Minsk agreements. The Western states - the guarantors of the agreements - have not fulfilled their obligations. If they had done it, we would not be discussing this problem...

The document was signed during a working visit of a delegation of Chelyabinsk Oblast led by Governor Aleksei Teksler.

According to Artyom Shkryl, an expanded responsibility principle was introduced in Belarus in 2012. In line with the principle the manufacturer and the importer are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their product from manufacturing to recycling...

Igor Brylo said: “Land amelioration is one of the most important areas today. The head of state hosted a major conference to discuss it the other day. Unfortunately, the systems that worked 30-40 years ago are no longer so effective, this is why it...

The CIS International Festival of School Sports will take place in Ufa, the Russian Federation on 14-19 November, BelTA learned from the CIS Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation.

During the visit, Aleksei Aleshkevich met with Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Shyamal Misra of India.

- Belarus and Russia will conclude an agreement to open the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Grodno. The Council of Ministers' resolution No. 767 of 10 November 2022 has been officially published on the national legal internet portal

Import-substituting goods from Chelyabinsk Oblast of Russia are expected to enjoy high demand at Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, BelTA learned from the BUCE press service.

In January-September 2022 enterprises affiliated with the Industry Ministry stepped up the output by almost 20% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the Industry Ministry.

Trade between Belarus and Ryazan Oblast of Russia rose 1.4 times in January-September, Deputy Economy Minister Alesia Abramenko said at a meeting with a delegation of Ryazan Oblast of the Russian Federation.

Moscow will host an informal meeting of senior officials of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 16 November.

"Trade between Belarus and Russia's Chelyabinsk Oblast rose by 21% in January-September 2022 and exceeded $380 million. This figure is growing from year to year," Aleksei Bogdanov noted.

“The subservient currently spreading is quite mild. It does not lead to severe cases and a high level of hospitalization. So we do not predict any serious changes in the situation in this respect. I would like to emphasize: we do not predict any ch...

This year Belarus has harvested almost twice as much buckwheat year-on-year, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo told a press conference on 14 November.

Some 29 organizations applied for the nomination. BelAZ received 13 out of 15 points.

Belarusians trust the Chinese vaccine against COVID-19, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at a ceremony to hand over another batch of COVID vaccine to Belarus

As of 1 November 2022 the broad money supply in Belarus amounted to Br54,386 billion, down 1.55% from 1 October, BelTA learned from the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).

The keynote speaker was Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Kubrakov. Attending the meeting were also State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich and Deputy Internal Affairs Ministers Nikolai Karpenkov and Dmitry Korzyuk.

The operational situation in Belarus is under control, Belarusian Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Kurakov said as he reported to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on the operational situation in the country.

“The character of both individuals and entire countries is especially well demonstrated in a critical situation. The cooperation between Belarus and China in the fight against coronavirus can rightfully be called exemplary,” said Dmitry Pinevich.

Over 9,000 citizens of the European Union visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program over the past week, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

According to Deputy Energy Minister Denis Moroz, the Belarusian power system is fully ready for the upcoming heating season.

On the final day the Belarusian national team competing under the flag of the International Sambo Federation clinched two more medals.

“This Congress will be able to express its point of view and will vote for or against this or that document. There is no doubt that the Belarusian People's Congress is a step towards strengthening the position of the people's power, but not a subst...

The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the stamp, a joint project of the Vatican Post and Belpochta, took place as part of the celebrations.

Aleksandr Lukashenko also conveyed his words of support to the families and friends of the victims and wished speedy recovery to all the injured in this tragic accident.

The main investors in Belarusian companies were commercial entities of the Russian Federation (50.4% of the total incoming investments), Cyprus (17.7%), Netherlands (5.2%), and Ukraine (4%). Foreign direct investments amounted to $4.6 billion or 87.4...

In line with the agreement the Chinese government will allocate technical and economic aid for carrying out studies as part of the project, which envisages building the second substation for supplying electricity to the China-Belarus industrial park ...

The president said: “Lithuanians are running about and looking for ways to sell their enterprise at a profit instead of abandoning it. So, I want them to know that nobody will sell anything with foreign capital. It will be nationalized. That's it.�...

The Belarusian Sport and Tourism Ministry and the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation signed a cooperation program for 2023-2024 during a joint board meeting in Smolensk, Russia.

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is hosting the 47th edition of the World Sambo Championships

Belarus is willing to participate in the program to upgrade the fleet of urban passenger transport of Smolensk, Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi said during a working trip to Smolensk Oblast on 11 November.

Belarus and Russia's Yakutia have significant reserves for increasing mutual trade, Deputy Economy Minister Sergei Mitiansky said during a meeting of the joint working group on cooperation between Belarus and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) of Russia...

“The lack of discipline and order is something that simply shocks me and enrages me after many years of working as the president. When I see the lack of a system or some slackness,” the head of state stated.