Maxim Ryzhenkov noted: “When you read about some sanctions that are being introduced against Belarus, Russia, China, Iran, and other countries, they have nothing to do with bringing us closer to democracy.”

In the opener Victoria Azarenka and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States defeated Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands and Asia Muhammad of the United States, 6-4, 6-4.

The document amends Decree No.297 “On state registration and operation of civil unmanned aerial vehicles” of 25 September 2023.

The parties focused on the interaction of the two countries within the framework of international organizations. According to the deputy minister, Belarus and China act in a unified manner.

The delegation also includes the ambassador to the Holy See and the charge d'affaires in Italy.

Military personnel of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus have left for Moscow to prepare for the Victory Day parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Slutsk sashes appeared in the second half of the 18th century. At that time the Radziwills invited the well-known master Jan Madjarski to set up a manufactory in the town of Slutsk. In 1777-1807, the manufactory was run by his son Leon.

 

A delegation of the State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus took part in the international conference to discuss forensic activity in the CIS member states in Baku.

Belarus fielded 17 athletes at the sambo event in Limassol. Eduard Kutsko secured the second gold for the Belarusian team, defeating Dusan Jandric of Serbia and Artur Malkhasyan of Armenia. In the final the Belarusian beat Aleksei Ivanov of Russia 8-...

The parties discussed the current state and prospects of advancing the interaction, including the organization of top-level and high-level visits.

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik held a working meeting with Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov on the margins of the presentation of the region's capabilities for diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow.

The event was aimed at strengthening political dialogue, deepening international cooperation and mutual understanding of the SCO countries.  

The Belarusian Embassy in Belgium hosted a screening of the documentary film Death Camps, which explores the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War.

  The parties discussed topical issues of cooperation in the field of livestock breeding, export and import of animal products. Consideration as also given to certification of dairy products, training of Indian students and specialists in Belarusian...

The meeting considered the concept of the social and economic development program in accordance with the updated law on programming and planning.

Solidarity is the key to sustainable and peaceful development of society, UN Resident Coordinator in Belarus Rasul Baghirov said said at a meeting of the Council for Sustainable Development dedicated to the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembranc...

Taking into account the tragedy at the Chernobyl NPP, Belarus has taken all necessary measures to ensure a high level of safety at the plant, the minister said.

Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican on the instruction of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchinpresided over a meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers to consider the concept of Belarus’ social and economic development program for 2026-2030 and the program of government activities for 2...

Belarus has made significant efforts to tackle radioactive pollution following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, CIS First Deputy Secretary General Igor Petrishenko said during a meeting of the Sustainable Development Council.

At the invitation of the Belarusian side, servicemen of the People's Liberation Army of China arrived in the Republic of Belarus on 24 April to take part in the military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in ...

The accident at the Chernobyl NPP had a significant impact on the development of the state system of prevention and elimination of emergency situations in Belarus, the deputy minister said. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the UAE Igor Bely has presented copies of credentials to Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplom...

Technologies are not just changing business processes but are transforming the very essence of financial services, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Belarus’ National Bank Aleksandr Yegorov said at the Digital Banking 2025 conference.

Belarus is willing to join efforts with all stakeholders to minimize the impact of the Chernobyl disaster on the basis of the principles of equal rights and mutual respect, Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic Sergei Khomenko said at a meet...

The Belarusian clinched gold in the +80kg event. The Belarusian defeated Germany’s Aylin Mill, Georgia’s Elene Kebadze, Russia’s Olesya Tkachenko and Ukraine’s Anatsasiia Komovych.

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Karanik participated in the IV Belarusian-Russian patriotic forum "To Live and Remember", which is taking place at the Belarusian State Medical University.

Belarus is implementing the sixth state program to overcome the consequences of the Chernobyl NPP accident.

For the last two years the confectionery enterprises affiliated with the Belarusian food industry concern Belgospishcheprom have been maintaining the decade’s record-high output of over 89,000 tonnes and high domestic sales, Chairman of Belgospishc...

The current transitional period in world politics carries risks of a new global war, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov said at the international conference.

The meeting considered the confessional situation in Grodno Oblast and the re-registration of religious communities in accordance with the updated law “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations”.

‘Made in Belarus’ is a brand that needs to be protected in foreign markets, First Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian State Committee for Science and Technology Denis Korzhitsky said at the international seminar.

The event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. It will serve as a platform to address such issues as preserving historical memory, countering attempts to distort facts about World War II and fostering patriotic education among ...

  "In November 2024, amendments were introduced to the Basic Principles of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence, according to which Russia reserves the right to use nuclear arms in the event of aggression against it or the Re...

The bill envisages the same amnesty criteria that were used during the previous amnesties (four amnesties were declared in Belarus over the past five years). Yet, this document will be somewhat different from the previous amnesty bills. 

Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik told journalists about cooperation between Belarus and Russia's Tatarstan during his working trip to Tatarstan. 

The Belarusian diplomat noted that unilateral egocentric actions of some states and the policy of pressure are highly detrimental to the entire system of international relations, as this undermines stability and sustainable development. 

The topics discussed included the formation of a common oil and gas market, steps to  deepen integration in the Union State, plans to boost cooperation in trade, economy and energy sectors, as well as the terms of energy supplies.  

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Serbia Sergei Malinovsky has met with Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Dušan Kozarev.

Russia and the USA seek to achieve a full-fledged and comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine, but the territorial issue remains unresolved, Doctor of Historical Sciences Nikolai Platoshkin said.

Some fields are already blanketed in sunny yellow blossoms, creating a picturesque contrast with the spring greenery.

The Belarusian diplomat met with senior officials of the Shouguang administration, representatives of the China Vegetable Growing Association and local business people.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with Director of the MVK ExpoGroup company Sholpan Kozhabaeva. The parties discussed possible options and conditions for the participation of Belarusian enterp...

 The decree identifies 60 entities that will be put on the National Board of Honor in recognition of their great contribution to the country’s socio-economic development based on their performance in 2024.

Belarus and Tajikistan are expanding their military-technical cooperation. The working visit of Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry of Belarus Dmitry Pantus to Tajikistan marked an important step in strengthening bilateral ties in t...

Following the Chernobyl accident Belarus inherited a huge territory of contaminated land, resettled villages, broken destinies of people. 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Uzbekistan Aleksandr Ogorodnikov participated in the opening ceremony of the 27th international exhibition Education & Profession 2025.

The event is underway in Havana on 21-24 April. As part of the collective stand, the enterprises of Belpharmprom Holding Company (Belmedpreparaty, Borisov Plant of Medical Preparations, and Minskintercaps) and Akadempharm organized a presentation of ...

The full-fledged free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran will enter into force on 15 May.  

According to the agreement, citizens of Belarus and the Philippines, holders of diplomatic and service passports, are exempted from the need to obtain visas for entry, exit, transit and stay in the territory of the states of the parties for a period ...

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Moscow on 23 April.

The diplomats noted that the earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks. There is no visible damage to buildings, people stay out in the streets.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus has adopted a statement in connection with the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian manufacturers are presenting their products at the 20th All-Russian forum-exhibition Goszakaz [State Order] in St. Petersburg, Russia that is running on 23-25 April.

Today, Belarus is fully self-sufficient in agricultural products. Self-sufficiency in milk is 283%, meat - 135%, eggs - 123%, potatoes - 111%, vegetables and gourds - 103%. 

According to Maksim Ryzhenkov, the conference organized by the museum is an important event contributing to the preservation of the memory of the events and consequences of the largest and most destructive war in the history of mankind.

During an official visit to the State of Qatar, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin invited Qatari military personnel to undergo training in Belarus.

The protocol provides for the extension of the agreement until 31 December 2026, and its automatic prolongation after 31 December 2026 for subsequent one-year periods, unless either party notifies the other party three months prior to the expirati...

Belarus has secured access to effective, safe and high-quality vaccines and immunological products, Alla Dashkevich, Deputy Chief Physician for Epidemiology of the National Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, told journalists, BelT...

Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova and Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko left entries in the book of condolence for Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk.

“The head of state always emphasizes that a strong economy rests on balance and assessment, economic expediency and control, and reasonable decisions. Expediency should be paramount,” Mikhail Rusy said.

Belarus is willing to provide comprehensive support for existing and new projects of the China Merchants Group company, Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said during a meeting with Director and President of China Merchants Group ...

A total of 12,000 young Belarusians were polled in different regions of the country. 

The parties confirmed mutual interest in intensifying and deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The parties also discussed steps to intensify cooperation in the military sector, taking into account the areas relevant for the parties.

The destination airport is temporarily not accepting or dispatching flights as restrictions were imposed to ensure the safety of civil aviation flights.

Checking the implementation of the Belarusian president's instructions is one of the key areas of work for the State Control Committee, Chairman of the State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov said at a joint meeting of the House of Representative...

“According to available information, no Belarusian citizens were injured or killed in the terrorist attack in India,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.

Speaking in the parliament, Vasily Gerasimov spoke about the work of the State Control Committee to coordinate control and oversight activities. The focus in this work is on effective prevention measures.

“The Republic of Belarus condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrible terrorist attack near the town of Pahalgam that killed and injured civilians. There is no explanation or justification for this barbaric crime,” the head of state e...

The agreement is aimed at expanding joint fundamental and applied research and development in the most important areas of science and technology, as well as creating conditions for the development of scientific schools.

Today, BelTA's YouTube channel includes several areas popular with the audience. The focus is on projects about the activities of the Belarusian president. Three new major projects are After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions, President’s Week, and...

“Belarus is set to present an exposition of advanced domestic achievements of science and technology at the forum. The program of the event will also feature a Chinese-Belarusian cooperation forum,” the SCST said.

Europe has degraded, but there are still forces there capable of challenging Brussels' policies, Russian political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan said. 

Libraries across Belarus will join the Library Night 2025 campaign on 25 April. The event will center on the theme "Victory. Memory. Peace."

Officials of the Belarusian Embassy in China took part in the environmental campaign called The Forest of Friendship of the SCO Family in the Beijing Wildlife Park, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Embassy in China.

Belarus and Kyrgyzstan will develop a cooperation roadmap until 2030, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak said during a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Belarus Erbol Sultanbayev on 22 April.

  The MPs will review the statement of the National Assembly of Belarus on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

The team performed well at the race, with both Belarusian sport trucks crossing the finish line.

The talks followed the agreements reached with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev on 20 March 2025.

The radiation situation in Belarus is improving, said Yekaterina Shmeleva, deputy head of the Department for Nuclear and Radiation Safety of the Emergencies Ministry of Belarus (Gosatomnadzor).

The main draw will feature two more Belarusian players. In the opening round world number 48 Victoria Azarenka will face Serbia’s World No.34 Olga Danilovic. World number one Aryna Sabalenka will open her campaign from the second round.

Aleksandr Turchin is set to meet with Tatarstan’s Head Rustam Minnikhanov and sign several bilateral agreements.

Belarusians and foreign citizens, high-ranking officials and foreign diplomats come to the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk to express words of sympathy and to leave wreaths and flowers.

On behalf of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and myself, I express condolences and words of support to the Holy See in connection with the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Maksim Ryzhenkov stated.

Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Pantus is in Tajikistan on a working visit. He met with Industry and New Technologies Minister of Tajikistan Sherali Kabir on 22 April.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended condolences to the family and loved ones of People's Artist of the USSR Zurab Tsereteli over the artist's death, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. 

The event was attended by the heads (authorized representatives) of 23 railways and OSJD affiliated enterprises. The Belarusian Railways delegation was led by First Deputy Head of Belarusian Railways Aleksandr Khoroshevich.

  The CIS permanent plenipotentiary representatives gathered in Minsk on 22 April. They are set to consider a draft press release on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

A dairy processing plant with the daily production capacity of 300 tonnes of milk is under construction in the town. The facility is to be commissioned within a year. 

“We will build housing primarily to meet the needs of production facilities that earn money for the country,” the head of state said.

Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi left an entry in the book of condolence for Pope Francs at the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk.

After inspecting the reconstruction site of the district agricultural service station, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko toured the local feed mill. The head of state was briefed on the development plans and ongoing modernization of the enter...

“Why was Shklov District chosen as a starting point for these recovery and restoration efforts? Because I know every meter here. The whole country will copy this experience. No district can develop without this basic infrastructure,” the Belarusi...

“A magnificent final and a brilliant end of the season, in which the team clinched three major trophies - the Salei Cup, gold medals of the Belarusian Extraleague and the President's Cup,” the message of greetings reads.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is visiting Shklov on 22 April. The president will focus on the local agricultural industry, BelTA has learned. 

Interaction between Belarus and Pakistan is clearly focused on results, Energy Minister of Belarus Denis Moroz said as he spoke at an event dedicated to the National Day of Pakistan on 21 April, BelTA has learned. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to employees and civilian personnel of the State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus on their professional holiday, Forensic Expert Day, BelTA learned from the p...

Strong and vibrant friendship between Pakistan and Belarus has translated into multifaceted  cooperation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Belarus Muhemmed Aejaz said as he spoke at ...

The aim of the campaign is to tidy up and improve the areas near public water bodies and raise awareness about the need to protect nature. Plastic, household waste and other materials not only spoil the beauty of landscapes, but also damage ecosystem...