According to the defense minister, Belarus is interested in restoring the influence of international security and cooperation organizations and their effective activities in preventing and resolving military conflicts.

Spring crops were sown on 970,100 hectares, which is 41% of the plan. Early spring grain and leguminous crops (excluding maize, buckwheat and millet) were planted on an area of 548,900 hectares, which is 89.2% of the target.

Since 24 February 2022, about 180,000 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.

The parties discussed ways to expand cooperation in culture, which includes partnerships between Chinese and Belarusian museums and exhibition halls, and the exchange of tours by Belarusian and Chinese artistic groups.

The Military Doctrine and the National Security Concept are aimed at further strengthening Belarus, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov said after the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress, BelTA ...

On the eve of the meeting, the heads of the delegations planted trees in front of the building of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk, in collaboration with the Gymnasium-College under the Belarusian State Academy of Music held a mesmerizing concert titled “Music without borders: Belarus and Pakistan”.

 

The Belarus publishing house has been awarded a first-degree diploma in the Culture and Art category for the book "National Parks – Gems of Belarus" at the Eurasian International Book Fair which was held in Astana on 17-21 April.

 Aleksandr Kosinets was elected Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress at a session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April.

“In particular, those are joint R&D efforts in microelectronics, machine tools production, engine production. Together with Russia we have determined a list of critical technologies that we need to master in order to replace those we used before. C...

Egypt is interested in training its engineering officers in Belarus, Vice-Rector for State Aviation - Head of the Military Faculty of the Belarusian State Academy of Aviation Pavel Primak told BelTA as the academy was hosting a Egyptian delegation...

 Viktor Khrenin said: “The Military Doctrine is an important strategic document for the country and, of course, for the military organization of the state. On the basis of this document we will soon carry out very serious, scrupulous work to revis...

The goal of the West is to establish full control over Belarus, KGB Chairman Ivan Tertel said at the 7th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk.

Belarus is confidently moving forward in its development, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Belarus Nguyen Van Ngu, who attended the 7th Belarusian People's Congress as a guest, share...

Belarusian President and Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko appealed to the public for support in the fight against the threats of terrorism and extremism from the rostrum of the Belarusian People’s Congress ...

 According to Roman Golovchenko, all the directions formulated by the Military Doctrine will be fully supplied with the necessary weapons. “Naturally, as it has been stressed many times today, we expect that we will never have to use them in pract...

Spring crops were sown on 960,200 hectares, which is 40.6% of the plan. Early spring grain and leguminous crops (excluding maize, buckwheat and millet) were planted on an area of 548,800 hectares, which is 89.1% of the target.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Our popular assembly, the Belarusian People’s Congress does not substitute government agencies and does not interfere with their operation. The Belarusian People’s Congress is certainly a political institution. It ...

Belarus adheres to the strategy of inflicting unacceptable damage to an adversary, Belarusian President, Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the 7th Belarusian People's Congress.

“There are feuds and fights there. And these same people want to run a “national liberation movement” here,” noted Aleksandr Lukashenko.

 “We, the people of Belarus, have passed strategic planning documents: the National Security Concept and the Military Doctrine of our state. These documents contain our aspirations and hopes,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It was a most powerful arsenal. We would not need any other modern weapons. But the decision was made before I could do it upon demands of Americans.”

The self-exiled opposition hatching plans against Belarus should understand the possible consequences that their actions might entail, Belarusian President, Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the 7th Belar...

Delegates of the 7 th Belarusian People's Congress have approved the National Security Concept and the Military Doctrine.

 “Since we’ve acquired independence, we must preserve it. By all means. Preferably without a war,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

 Ivan Tertel said: “We continue working in this field. We cannot reveal the details to the general public yet.”

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We debated whether we should submit all of it for public discussion. Back then we decided there was nothing to be afraid of. The key task is to resist when we have to. And how will the nation resist if it doesn’t kno...

 The head of state described in detail the military and political situation evolving in the region as a whole and directly at the Belarusian borders. The situation is complicated and in these circumstances it is necessary to pay close attention to t...

Poland’s militarization will cost every Pole, including babies, up to $4,000, Belarusian President, Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the 7th Belarusian People's Congress on 25 April.

 Bearing in mind the level of military threats in the region, the head of state drew attention to the armed conflict in Ukraine. “The coalition of Western countries is deliberately protracting it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. 

Poland and the Baltic states are being purposefully turned into a bridgehead for NATO, Belarusian President, Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the 7th Belarusian People's Congress on 25 April. ...

Washington has intensified the work to check readiness of America's nuclear triad components, Belarusian President and Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting of the Congress on 25 April, BelTA h...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said that the U.S. missile defense systems were put into operation in Poland in December 2023.

The head of state noted that no aggressive actions against the Polish state and people will come from the territory of Belarus. "We don't need it," he stressed.

"The United States has succeeded in demonizing Moscow and Minsk as enemies. Washington is steadily pushing aggressive narratives against Belarus and Russia, turning up the degree of NATO’s hostility in our direction," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, 18 NATO countries, including Poland and the Baltic states, intend to spend at least 2% of their GDP on military matters this year.

“China and Russia are not the only adversaries and enemies for Americans. Europe, the European Union, is a very serious rival for America,” noted Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Washington is going out of its way to drag Belarus into the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President and Chairman of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting of the Congress on 25 April.

According to the president, this is the best situation for peace talks today. It would be good to start with the Istanbul agreements, the head of state believes.

The parties discussed a range of issues that relate to the bilateral agenda, with an emphasis on humanitarian cooperation. Interaction in international organizations was also discussed, Sergei Aleinik explained.

Belarus does not threaten anyone but it is capable of defending itself if necessary, Aleksandr Shpakovsky, Minister Counselor of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia, MP of the House of Representatives told the media on the sidelines of the 7th Belarusia...

Both fundamental documents were approved by the Security Council in February 2024 and, in accordance with the Constitution of Belarus, submitted to the Belarusian People's Congress for approval.

After getting familiar with the permanent exhibition of machinery and the Amkodor lineup, the head of the delegation praised the well-established labor traditions, wide opportunities of the enterprise and sales prospects to the Arkhangelsk Oblast mar...

In Qualifications C Maksim Maruk showed the highest points in fencing and swimming to progress to the semifinal in the second position. Belarus’ Artem Evstigneev finished 16th in Qualifications B.

“The president emphasized that we have ensured macroeconomic balance, financial stability, restored the economic growth. Both 2023 and the start of the current year have witnessed lower inflation rates. This, accordingly, drives up our real incomes...

 Four decisions were made during the session: on electing the chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress, his deputy and the presidium of the congress and on passing provisional regulations of the Belarusian People’s Congress.

 “Everything is not simple now. We are treading on thin ice, along the knife edge. And we need no disarray today. This is why you have made the right decision. We shouldn’t divide anything today,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

According to the head of state, the Western curators have allocated millions of US dollars to launch an information warfare against Belarus.

"As a result of a secret ballot, Belarusian President o Aleksandr Lukashenko was elected chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress by a majority of votes of the congress delegates," she said.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I will retire only when you tell me ‘Enough’ in some manner. And when a person, who will not betray and who will go to barricades without fear, will stand next. A person who can risk anything. Even his or her life....

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We will not avoid having to prove to our enemies and haters from a political point of view that we have a genuine democracy. And I am convinced that strength will come from this Belarusian People’s Congress, from thi...

The head of state noted that all kinds of experts talk about the West’s vested interests in international structures, while the less radical ones call them ‘hostages of geopolitical confrontation’.

 When asked whether the new Military Doctrine stipulates the procedure for using nuclear weapons, Aleksandr Lukashenko replied negatively: “The mechanism is not stipulated. It is up to me and Putin. Moreover, we consult with each other about how, ...

The U.S. $60 billion aid package to Ukraine will not change the situation at the front at all, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media on the sideline of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress,.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “All this commotion was started by the incumbent president. You know why. I have repeatedly talked about it. We, including me and, first and foremost, me, are a generation of politicians, who are going away."

Aleksandr Lukashenko was nominated as chairman of the Belarusian People's Congress, and Aleksandr Kosinets - as deputy chairman.

The head of state asked: “What kind of people are we, today’s Belarusians, who have held out against the media warfare and sanctions for a third of a century? Of course, we have hardened living under constant pressure and aggression.”

The place of Belarus is among nations committed to peace and development, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress

The head of state believes that the European Union should now return to traditional values, start having children, strengthen the institution of the classical family.

“Our Union State is an example of a union of sovereign nations. And this model has a chance to succeed and draw new members,” the head of state is convinced. “I emphasize: no forcing or devouring anyone.”

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We stand face-to-face against NATO at the western borders. A plan for deploying a 300,000-strong military force on the eastern flank of the bloc has been approved. They call it a deterrence belt. I’d love to understa...

The alliance of Belarus and Russia has a peaceful and positive agenda, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has been nominated for the post of chairman of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress. 

“We must stay strong to be able to protect the weak, to help everyone who needs our help. We must be strong to be heard in the international political arena. Our voice is heard and will be heard in the world,” the head of state said.

 “Considering the military play at the Belarusian border, let’s honestly answer one question: do the supranational structures, which are controlled by the West and have grown all over the world like mushrooms, produce any real benefits today?”...

 The USA made a mistake by uniting Russia and its archenemy China, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.

The president added: “We have already surpassed ourselves more than once in all the sectors. We must do the impossible in the Year of Quality.”

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “One thing is understandable: they want to drag us into a war very much. Like no one else I can see it as the commander-in-chief. Our military and security agencies see it. For now we face provocations."

 According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, many accomplishments of the country can be compared to outer space technologies. But this comparison sounds differently this year because Belarus is a space power now.

Belarusians have never had it so good, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress. 

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have preserved and multiplied our industrial potential. MAZ, BelAZ, MTZ, Gomselmash, and other industrial enterprises… In 1994-2023 the industrial output quadrupled.”

Belarus is a country with a low level of social stratification by income. According to the head of state, this is what a civilized, highly developed country - a country of equal opportunities - should be.

 The head of state pointed out: “If it wants to remain part of the new world order as a center of power, the West should learn from Ancient China. The community with a shared future for mankind is an example of unity of nations without detriment t...

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belarus is one of the world leaders in terms of the affordability of healthcare services for the population.” As little as ten years ago organ transplantation was a historical event in Belarus. Today it is a free and...

Over the years of independence, almost a million families have improved their living conditions in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress.

 In 1990 Belarus citizens had slightly more than 0.5 million automobiles. In 2023 the figure exceeded 3 million, 5.5 times up since 1990. In other words, a third of the population has a car, including babes in arms.

Ukraine is a testing ground today where the future of the world order is decided, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “International agreements and integration unions are necessary. But only those, which will respect national sovereignty, allow participants to interact via a dialogue, a consensus, and search for compromises."

During the domestic political events in 2020, the world was watching Belarus. The state survived thanks to the courage of true patriots, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congressю ...

“We have studied the Washington playbook in detail. On our own experience. I have always said: “We need to learn the lessons!”. All this ‘spontaneous self-organization of society’ followed the same scenario, starting from South America, Asi...

 “New attempts to crush us, Russians, Belarusians, Slavs, to destroy the sense of national pride and culture have united us and prompted us to restore our former power,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Have many of our neighbors become stronger? For instance, the Baltic republics, which were so intent on becoming independent. Have they managed to become equal participants of the world political process? What do they ...

International prestige of Washington, London is falling, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress. 

The head of state recalled that this year the country will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazi invaders.  

According to the head of state, with the acquisition of the constitutional status the role of the congress and the competence of the delegates has increased many times. 

The people of Belarus know what it means to be strong in the name of peace, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 7th Belarusian People's Congress. 

 “Whoever people in this chamber may be, wherever they may work, there is no distance between us. All of us have one status: participants of the Belarusian People’s Congress. Delegates and invitees. And I feel the greatest pride about this accom...

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the delegates of the Belarusian People’s Congress included deputies of local councils, representatives of civil society and MPs.

Belarus does not shun progressive forms of Western European democracy, but integrates them into its political system, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.

"Today's event actually divides the history of the country's political life into before and after. This is an evolutionary movement and development," the head of state said.

 Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We are reinforcing the role and the status of power of people’s representatives. It is important to point out that, as a matter of principle, we don’t separate the government from the people.”

The Belarusian head of state is expected to make a speech. The delegates are set to consider organizational issues related to the operation of the Belarusian People’s Congress and also take a look at the documents important for the country.

 The Belarusian People's Congress is becoming a true pillar of strength for the sovereignty of Belarus, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik told the media on the sidelines of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress.  ...

 “The process of retooling continues at Minsk Tractor Works all the time. We are now increasing the output of certain models. We need new machine tools for that,” the company’s First Deputy Chief Industrial Engineer Ivan Kozlovsky said.

Aleksei Bashan has been elected Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus. This decision was made at the CEC meeting, BelTA has learned.

Two out of four Belarusian athletes progressed to the women’s individual final. Mariya Gnedtchik was among the best in the Qualifications C laser run to reach the semifinal in the second position.

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) has plans to promote exchange trade in agricultural products with Algeria, BUCE Press Secretary Roman Yaniv told BelTA.

 Cleanliness and tidiness have become the calling card of Belarus. Sometimes we ridicule the Soviet past or feel embarrassed about it, but cleanliness and neatness come from there. It is not for nothing that Aleksandr Lukashenko always says: you c...

Both radical groups and intelligence services of certain countries are behind terror attacks in various parts of the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his video address to participants in the 12th International Meeting of High Represe...