Ambassador of Belarus to Uzbekistan Leonid Marinich and Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov discussed ways to intensify trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Uzbekistan.

Today the state led by Nicolas Maduro continues to defend the country's inalienable right to sovereignty and dignity in accordance with the behests of Simon Bolivar.

Belarusian ambassadors, standing in front of famous landmarks, shared their thoughts about their Motherland and associations with it. The videos were uploaded to the official Facebook and Twitter accounts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"He dedicated his life to monumental art, created a number of monuments to famous Belarusian figures, and left an unforgettable mark in the history of our country," the message reads.

“Our nations know very well the real price of their sovereignty, they fought for it together during the world wars of the last century and are ready to defend their independence in the name of peace, stability and a bright future for their children...

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he is well aware of the situation in the Bolshoi Theater, knows about the moods in the company.

"We have approached a dangerous point. I am addressing you now as the president to citizens of the country: This is your land. Do everything possible to preserve it,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that any state is strong by its traditions. The independent Belarus has them too. The Bolshoi Theater, for example, celebrates the new year with the the New Year's Ball.

“But probably I lost sight of you in a sense that I rarely attended your productions, performances,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. In his opinion, this was partly the reason for the turmoil in the cultural and theatrical community last year.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko attended a gala concert dedicated to Independence Day in the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus in Minsk on 3 July

“As for the EU sanctions, words fail me to express my outrage. This is unacceptable, this is interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, a violation of all international agreements. This should be stopped,” Natalya Kochanova emphas...

According to him, there are plans to expand cooperation with traditional partners. For example, the prime minister of Belarus has recently been on a working trip to Kazakhstan. “During the visit, we identified projects that will help us grow in the...

The event featured athletes and sport amateurs of different ages and from different regions of Belarus.

Anastasiia Salos scored 24,400 points with the Ribbon and 26,400 points with the Clubs to place third in the All-Around event with a total of 102,500 points.

Healthy lifestyle has also become a good tradition. Healthy lifestyle is a calling card of Belarus. The country boasts more than 23,000 sport facilities: football arenas, Olympic training centers, sport and recreation centers.

The festival was first held in 2011. Every year in early July Alexandria Gathers Friends Festival takes place in Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast.

Independence Day greetings addressed to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the Belarusian people have come from the leaders of foreign states, international organizations and integration associations, foreign political and public figures.

We need a good textbook on the history of the Great Patriotic War, which will highlight the role of the Belarusian people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to mark Independence Day at the Mound of Glory memorial complex.

We, the modern generation, remember that the heroes of the Great Patriotic War gave us life and we try to live it being worthy of their memory, the memory of those who created this monument. Those who defended the traditions lost in the 1990s and res...

Fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War were honored in a ceremony at the Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex on 3 July

The young generation of Belarusians should make sure that everyone, including people abroad, understand the value of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the role played by the Belarusian people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko ...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei delivered a video address at a high-level meeting on middle-income countries of the UN General Assembly.

The participants of the Everest expedition gave Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko the State Flag and a copy of the Victory Banner which they flew atop the world during a solemn event at the Mound of Glory memorial complex.

A procession of war veterans and city residents marched along Sovietskaya Street to Labor Square to lay flowers at the Eternal Fire in Gomel.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Mound of Glory Memorial Complex on Independence Day and stressed the special importance of the place for the Belarusian people.

A solemn reception on the occasion of Belarus' Independence Day was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the first time in the history of bilateral relations.

The decision to celebrate Independence Day on 3 July was adopted in a nationwide referendum on 24 November 1996.

elarus marks Independence Day, the main holiday of Belarusian statehood, on 3 July.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stated: “We know that many of the challenges to our statehood and sovereignty that we deal with today stem from the years of the Great Patriotic War. More than that, we've encountered the phenomenon of the delayed effect of col...

Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that many Belarusian heroes died during the Great Patriotic War in exchange for freedom, including freedom of residents of European countries. Over 600,000 Soviet soldiers fell in Poland alone back then.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I understand how painful it is for you to watch attempts to revise the history, appoint new victors, whitewash criminals, and make young Belarusians respect false heroes. Have no doubt! We will not give away your Great V...

According to the source, representatives of the defense ministries of the CSTO member states consulted in the CSTO Joint Staff in Moscow to discuss the establishment of a joint nuclear, biological, and chemical protection and medical support unit.

The BelAZ delegation will participate in business events of the expo such as plenary sessions, international symposiums and will meet with representatives of large mining companies.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “There was another attempt to commit a crime that may strike terror into you (at least people in this chamber): an attempt to kill our reporter Grigory Azaryonok. It happened last night, on 1 July."

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I am astounded by the amount of weapons being smuggled from Ukraine to Belarus. I mentioned it last year. Many didn't believe me. This is why I've instructed the border guard to fully close off the border with Ukraine.�...

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that unity and independence of Belarus are the values that have been checked by trials more than once. The economic development of the country is a policy which neither sanctions, nor provocations, nor terror can steer t...

Addressing people in uniform, Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked them for staying with the nation during the intensive period. “You've protected civilians, who believe in you, appreciate national unity, freedom, and do not want to ruin their home – Bel...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Terrorist sleeper cells, so-called self-defense formations have been detected today. These cells intend to overthrow the government at a specified date. They don't know what date yet: our nation and, as they believe, our...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Attempts to occupy Belarus in conditions of a modern hybrid war are once again being made. We hear about ‘the new order' from the same bearers of ‘European values' just like we did 80 years ago. The same Western elit...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “This sacred day symbolizes primarily people's unity, which helped Belarusians survive the strongest blow of fate, survive as a nation during the Great Patriotic War and win.”

Experts of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have finalized the draft plan of events of the CIS Year of Folk Art and Cultural Heritage.

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated María Camila Osorio Serrano 6-0, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Hosting an international tournament is a big event for sport in general and a great responsibility for our country today, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko said as he opened the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup.

Chairman of the International Affairs Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Andrei Savinykh said: “We will hear out a report on the situation in the OSCE region and on the situation in various countries and ...

The necessary conditions have not been created for the Belarusian delegation to participate in the OSCE PA summer session in Vienna, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh told the...

Holding a workshop for press services in the run-up to the Tokyo is very important and needed, spokesman for the Russian Olympic Committee Konstantin Vybornov said.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 419,330 cases. A total of 412,128 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

A delegation of the Transport and Communications Ministry of Belarus led by Deputy Minister Sergei Dubina visited Kazakhstan. During a two-day trip to Nur-Sultan the Belarusian delegation held a number of meetings with their Kazakhstani counterparts.

According to the press service of the Belarusian Energy Ministry, the IPPAS mission finished work at the site of the Belarusian nuclear power plant on 1 July.

According to realt.by, the situation in Belarus is the opposite. Prices have significantly dropped compared to June of last year. This means it is the best moment to invest in real estate , as the global price growth trend will reach our country in ...

The event was held in the form of an interactive workshop and an expert discussion, and brought together spokespersons for sport organizations and media liaison officers of sports federations.

In January-May 2021, companies affiliated with the Belarusian timber, woodworking, pulp and paper industry concern Bellesbumprom increased export to Russia more than 1.5 times year-on-year.

A large-scale anti-terrorist operation has been conducted in Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present state awards in the Palace of Independence on 2 July.

The head of state noted that the ceremony is held in the run-up to the most important holiday for the country - Independence Day. Independence Day. Therefore, receiving awards on this day is particularly honorable.

Vadim Gigin noted that Belarus is at the junction of civilizations and has traditionally been considered part of the East Slavic civilization.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed decrees to award military, special and personal ranks, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian head of state.

In the second-round match World No. 100 Aliaksandra Sasnovich outpowered WTA No. 85 Nao Hibino of Japan 6-4, 7-6. The Belarusian will next face World. No. 28 Angelique Kerber of Germany.

Over 940 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 08.00 on 2 July, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

The parties discussed topical issues of trade and economic cooperation, ways to step up bilateral trade, and preparations for the 10th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

“The country's main holiday represents the centuries-old struggle of Belarusians for freedom, for the right to live on their native land,” the message reads.

The International Agroindustrial Exhibition Agrovolga 2021 is running at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center. It brought together more than 300 companies from 30 regions of Russia, as well as representative offices of other countries.

Heavy rain hit Grodno on 1 July.

The Healthcare Ministry will determine which healthcare organizations will be able to offer vaccines to foreigners for a price. The Council of Ministers will determine how the information system for collecting vaccination applications from foreigners...

On 1 June the Russian parliament amended the law on natural gas supply. The document is expected to encourage more efforts to connect residential buildings to the natural gas grid. Belarusian enterprises could participate in these projects by offerin...

The official said: “Studies focusing on quantum sensors, quantum computing, and quantum communications are in progress in Belarus and Russia. A quantum communication line based on optic fiber is the most advanced product of quantum technologies at ...

Aleksandr Sergeyev said: “Nuclear energy and hydrogen energy will play the key role in the future. While the Union State of Belarus and Russia is at the forefront of development in the area of nuclear energy, we are just starting exploring the matt...

Aleksandr Chervyakov spoke at length about such an important topic as the shortage of qualified personnel for cutting-edge manufacturing. He said: “We believe the problem can be resolved by setting up an educational infrastructure at premises of ou...

Two new Members of the Board (Ministers) of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) from Kyrgyzstan have been appointed by the decision of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on 30 June.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin on 1 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian government.

"In general, all the decisions taken at the December meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council gave a new impetus to the organization's activities in all its main areas," Stanislav Zas said.

Belarus is the second largest trading partner of Russia's Moscow Oblast yielding only to China, Moscow Oblast Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.

Russia is ready to share with Belarus digital solutions in tax administration and other sectors, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov said at the plenary session.

Belarusian and Russian scientists are working on the world's first bacterial COVID-19 vaccine to be administered through consumption of dairy products.

The forums of regions of Belarus and Russia have a solid portfolio of agreements and contracts, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova told reporters.

According to the source, a border guard patrol detected an aerial vehicle flying at an altitude of about 100 meters near the village of Subbotniki, Ivye District, Grodno Oblast on the night of 29 June. Flares were fired several times as a warning.

Russia has always been a strategic partner for us and will remain so, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova told reporters after the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that Belarus and Russia have been fruitfully cooperating in science and technology for a long time. One of the priorities of cooperation is the development of the common information and scientific space of the Union State u...

Heads of about 20 Orenburg Oblast companies, which intend to sell their products to Belarus and to third countries via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, took part in the webinar.

The official said: “Personnel training is particularly important, including the training of a new generation of researchers – technological leaders with the so-called digital thinking. We are interested in realizing the digital agenda together wi...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 418,212 cases. A total of 410,984 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The Forum of Regions has become a landmark event in the life of Belarus and Russia, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia.

According to her, the ability to listen to and understand each other is crucial for any relationship. And the main mission of the forum is to facilitate a continuous interregional dialogue.

Natalya Kochanova said: “Digitization opens up new opportunities for the real sector of the economy and the social sphere. The digital agenda has been of current interest in Belarus for many years already."

The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia has grown to become an important and effective event, Chairwoman of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia.

"Our key goal is to increase competitiveness of our countries, which is almost impossible at present without breakthrough innovations," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The head of state stressed that it is important to raise creative youth - patriots and creative individuals who see their future and the future of their children in their native countries, to create new prospects in the Union State educational spac...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Russia has always been and will be a strategic partner of Belarus. Our brotherly union is a treasure that should be preserved, enriched, and passed on to the future generations.”

Belarus and Russia will not only withstand the attacks of the West, but will also use this situation to boost cooperation, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia on 1 July.

Organizers invite everyone to express themselves and present their view on the Minsk World multifunctional complex. The Minsk World contest starts on 1 July and will run until 1 September.

Aleksandr Lukashenko described the creation and use of artificial intelligence as a promising avenue of cooperation. The president remarked that dozens of companies working in this field develop rapidly in the Hi-Tech Park in Belarus.

Preserving the memory of the Great Victory should always be in focus of the Union State, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia on 1 July.

The implementation of priority directions and top-priority tasks concerning the development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will be finished in 2022. These documents are traditionally approved for a period of four years.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced: “Programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia should be helpful in this regard. Most of them allow us to create and multiply high-tech materials and manufacturing projects. Moreover, cooperation between Belar...

The Russian head of state noted that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect, support and consideration of each other's interests. “Close friendly ties between the peoples of Russia and Belarus rely on common history and...

Digitization should be aimed at developing enterprises and improving people's living standards, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia on 1 July.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We need to strengthen Union State mass media. We have to increase their influence in the common information field, particularly in the Internet. We need people to gain immunity to fake news. We need to ensure a high leve...

Sanctions against Belarus are unscrupulous attempts to eliminate competitors and take hold of resources, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia on 1 July.

The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia has become a key economic and communication project of the Union State, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the plenary session of the 8th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia on 1 July. He adde...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant began commercial operation virtually the other day. The second unit will start working in a year. There is no doubt it is the most grandiose and most successful Belaru...