In 2020 Belarus exported $2.4 billion worth of dairy products. "We have set a good pace. I think that this year we will add $100 million more in export revenues in the dairy segment," Aleksei Bogdanov added.

During the visit to the Alexandrov National Cancer Center of Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko was told that Belarus has built an efficient cancer care delivery system, BelTA has learned.

Belarus will produce sufficient quantities of food to meet the domestic market and to export, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko told reporters on the sidelines of the Belarus Dairy Export Forum in Minsk.

“Over the past five years, we managed to ramp up milk production by more than 10%. In 2020 the output reached 7.8 million tonnes. We have everything in place to increase the output by another 100,000 tonnes; we are set to hit 9.2 million tonnes by ...

The export of Belarusian foodstuffs may reach $6.4-6.5 billion in 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin told reporters on the sidelines of the Belarus Dairy Export Forum on 20 October.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko continues a series of events to evaluate the country's response to COVID-19. A day before, the head of state held a large-scale meeting to discuss the epidemiological situation and measures taken to counter t...

The defense ministers of Belarus and Russia will take stock of the Zapad 2021 joint strategic exercise and implementation of the joint action plan to ensure the military security of the Union State, evaluate the joint efforts to counter the glorifica...

More than 1,200 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 20 October, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Some 1.277 million square meters of homes were delivered for people on the waiting list for better housing (41.6% of all homes commissioned); 950,600 square meters of them were subsidized by the government. Some 683,800 square meters of housing was b...

According to the document, the consulate general shall close on 20 October 2021. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was authorized to take care of the organizational and financial aspects of the closure.

Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, member of the Standing Commission on Political Issues and International Cooperation of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly Sergei Rachkov t...

Moscow will host the permanent seminar on the development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia on 27-28 October.

Vitaly Vasyukov said that the commission considered organizational issues both this year and for 2022 but focused on a package of financial and budgetary documents for 2021 and 2022 relating to the fulfillment of budgetary obligations by the CIS mem...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed an executive order to officially commend the personnel of the Minsk City Clinical Emergency Hospital on 19 October,

The Permanent Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization finalized the draft statement of the CSTO member states on combating the glorification of Nazism.

The diplomat noted that Iran would like to resume flights with Belarus. Belavia used to operate regular flights between Minsk and Tehran, but in October 2017 it stopped flying to Iran due to a drop in passenger traffic.

Another group of refugees was discovered on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

“Those who are lamenting are not from here, but from abroad: from Poland, Lithuania, maybe partly from other states. Why are they doing it? They were paid big money and they need to work it off. They want to live a lavish life, so this is the way t...

I think that the incidence will start declining in early or mid November, the minister said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke against mandatory mask, social distancing and vaccination requirements.

“The situation is clear. About two weeks ago I once again interrogated (I cannot put it otherwise) the healthcare minister. We both came to the same conclusion that this week and the next week will be very indicative in terms of treatment of diseas...

“Routine consultations and routine surgeries should remain in place, I want to have a action plan on the table. There should be no cancellation of scheduled surgeries and consultations,” the head of state emphasized.

According to him, it is the specialists of the regional COVID-19 response centers that decide on the necessary measures to combat the coronavirus, and then it is the governors. “Why so? Because the functions and roles are completely different. You ...

We need to put an end to the attempts to cash in on people's health concerns, to inflate the cost of certain services at a time of the pandemic, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“I will see what we have in the reserve fund of the president. I will see how much we have saved. We will use these funds to support our doctors, to stock up on medications and other materials,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"Today we deal with a delta strain. Therefore, we will develop our vaccine and adapt it to the virus that will circulate in 2023,” the president said.

“The fact that this issue is used by states for the economically purposes is no longer disputed today. Strong states want to destroy their competitors. Strong states - such as, let's say, the United States of America, the European Union. Everyone n...

The government intends to request additional funds to tackle COVID-19, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting with the head of state to discuss the epidemiological situation and the COVID-19 response in Belarus on 19 October,

The meeting focused on bilateral trade and economic cooperation, including joint projects within the framework of the General Agreement on export loan signed by the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of Mongolia.

The project will be implemented in two stages: the first one - December 2021, the second one - July 2022. According to preliminary calculations, the new production will employ at least 115 specialists.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, global manufacturers have suspended their operations creating a pent-up demand, which manifested itself some time later. Domestic producers of metals, polymers, wood and other raw materials reoriented to ...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 575,856. A total of 547,949 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Aleksandr Lukashenko asked Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich: “I assume that all people in attendance are healthy, right?” After the minister replied in the affirmative, the head of state asked another question: “Have you put them into quaran...

The volume of investments by resident companies of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone totaled $20 million in H1 2021. Investments in fixed assets rose by 34% year-on-year.

"I have never been against vaccination. Otherwise, I would not have negotiated the Sputnik vaccine with Putin,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Snow-capped peak of Mount Namjagbarwa in Nyingchi looks especially magnificent in the rays of the setting sun.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the fight against fake news about coronavirus on the Internet at a meeting to discuss the situation with COVID-19 in Belarus on 19 October.

“I want to say without shedding tears and lamenting that the situation is totally under control, everything necessary is being done to prevent the spread of the disease, interrupt the transmission process and treat patients,” the minister said.

Despite people's hopes and scientific forecasts, the coronavirus remains a real threat to all countries, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the situation with COVID-19 in Belarus on 19 October.

YugAgro is Russia's largest exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment and materials for crop production. It features a wide range of harvesters and tractors, tillage, pre-sowing, seeding, planting and harvesting machinery, spare parts and compo...

The meeting participants approved the action plan of the committee's strategy till 2030 and the roadmap of the regional law enforcement liaison office of the World Customs Organization on CIS Countries RILO-Moscow in 2022.

According to the head of state, over the years of active work the actress has created unique artistic images, attracting by their femininity, sincerity and aristocratism.

Cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan is developing dynamically and progressively, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Aleksandr Guryanov said as he attended the event to mark Azerbaijan's Restoration of Independence Day on 18 Oc...

More than 150 heavy-duty trucks were waiting to cross the border with Lithuania at the Vidzy checkpoint, 230 at Kotlovka, more than 230 at Kamenny Log, over 20 at Benyakoni, and over 210 at Privalka.

Wholesale trade amounted to Br94.6 billion, or 6.5% as against January-September 2020.

In January-September 2021 Belarusian transport companies and self-employed businessmen transported 287 million tonnes of freight or 97.5% as against January-September 2020.

Output rose by 10.9% in the industries producing electricity, gas, steam, hot water, and conditioned air. The output of the industries providing water supply, waste collection, waste processing, waste disposal, pollution cleanup increased by 3.1%.

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br126 billion in current prices, up 2.7% in comparable prices year-on-year.

ОAutumn landscapes of the Grodno Pushcha biosphere reserve and the national landscape reserve Ozyory.

The forum is a traditional platform for displaying the economic potential of enterprises and districts of Vitebsk Oblast. In 2021, the region's main business event will be the first large-scale event with international participation amid the coronavi...

"Despite the calls to protect the rights of refugees in Poland, the country continues to pursue an inhumane policy on the borders of the ‘democratic' European Union," the committee added.

Belarus' Andrei Filchuk won the international wheelchair tennis tournament Ikar 2021 in Moscow (Quad Class) defeating Maxim Vladimirov of Russia, 6-3, 6-4.

A large meeting on the situation with COVID-19 in Belarus will be held in the Palace of Independence on 19 October. The meeting will be the first in a series of events as part of the thematic week announced earlier by the head of state.

Belarus' Education Minister Igor Karpenko met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Denis Moncada Colindres of Nicaragua on 18 October.

Twelve specialists from the General Directorate of Civil Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have undergone training courses at the International Rescuers Training Center of the Civil Protection University of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministr...

"We sincerely regret this position of our French colleagues. We would like to emphasize that it was a logical measure on our part, a forced step. We would like both diplomatic missions to function at the full capacity," the spokesperson added.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 573,943. A total of 546,415 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The provision of routine medical care in outpatient clinics is suspended. This pertains to regular health checks, screening programs, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, treatment in inpatient units, non-emergency dental care.

Townhouses are multi-floor homes with two or more bi-level apartments each having their own entrances. The construction of townhouses in Mozyr began in 2019. The second complex of townhouses is being delivered right now.

Before the start of the prestigious tournament in the Indian Wells, the former world number one was 32nd. After reaching the event's final Victoria Azarenka improved her position by six spots.

Nicaragua stands by Belarus as the country is facing aggressive actions on the part of a number of countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs Denis Moncada Colindres of Nicaragua told reporters after he met with Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladi...

Looking for a property to invest? New houses in the Minsk World multifunctional complex are a great option!

Vladimir Makei thanked the Nicaraguan side for the prompt organization of this official visit to Minsk, as such an agreement was reached just about a couple of weeks ago during the UN General Assembly.

Ksenia Galetskaya has won the Sanremo Junior international song contest in Italy.

Belarus and Nicaragua agreed to continue close cooperation in international organizations in the difficult conditions of growing external pressure on the states, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told the media.

Poland and Lithuania are purposefully accusing Belarus of allegedly creating a migration crisis. At the same time, they are conducting special operations to create channels to send migrants from places of detention in their territories to Germany and...

“It is necessary to step up efforts to protect the information space, apply new technological methods of counteraction, promote the proactive information policy of our mass media,” the Belarusian leader said.

Vladimir Makei thanked his colleague, the minister of foreign affairs of Nicaragua for his official visit to the Republic of Belarus.

According to him, identifying and suppressing attempts of foreign special services to get access to classified information of government bodies and enterprises remain a priority task.

The document was signed by the foreign ministers of the two countries Vladimir Makei of Belarus and Denis Moncada Colindres of Nicaragua in Minsk on 18 October.

“The period of the constitutional referendum is being considered as one of possible dates for another attempt to start a revolution (day X, as they think),” the Belarusian leader said.

“There are good, highly qualified lawyers in Belarus. We need a very strong organizer and administrator,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The prime ministers discussed important issues of trade and economic cooperation, interaction within integration associations, and the implementation of the agreements reached during Roman Golovchenko's visit to Kazakhstan in June 2021.

"Political emigrant centers in Warsaw and Vilnius, set up under the control of special services, are encouraging radicals to use intimidation tactics against public figures and government officials, representatives of the media and law enforcement a...

“I want to emphasize that the situation remains tense, and we should not be complacent. You know better than anybody that the failed coup attempt did not change the plans of the opponents. The collective West continues to interfere in the domestic ...

The final match lasted for three hours and five minutes. Previously, Victoria Azarenka won the Indian Wells event in 2012 and 2016. The Belarusian has so far won 21 WTA titles.

"As far as I understood, the problem is that the technical file for the vaccine registration is not ready yet. However, Russia has a fairly high manufacturing, intellectual and technical potential. Once this technical file is finalized, the vaccine c...

The exhibition was held with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Moldova Anatoly Kalinin visited the exposition of the Belarusian automobile engineering ...

Hans Kluge noted that healthcare should play a primary role in every country. “No economy, security, or peace are possible without good healthcare and good health. We need to invest in healthcare,” he added.

Bobruiskagromash signed a dealer agreement with OOO Utes company giving it the right to sell pulverized chemicals distributors MSH-9 in Primorsky Krai.

The profits of the Belarusian steel mill BMZ since the beginning of the year amounted to $170 million, BMZ Director General Dmitry Korchik told the STV TV channel on 17 October.

The Investigative Committee together with the Main Directorate for Combating Drugs and Human Trafficking at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus identified another woman, a 37-year-old resident of Minsk, who sold naked pictures...

More than 1,900 haulers were queuing in Belarus to cross the border with the European Union as of 8.00 on 18 October, BelTA learned from the website of the State Border Committee.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Ksenia Galetskaya on her victory at the Sanremo Junior international song contest in Italy.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 571,987. A total of 545,245 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

It is necessary to work harder to attract investment in the manufacturing sector, Deputy Economy Minister Anzhelika Nikitina said during her working trip to Vitebsk Oblast.

Speaking about the legislative process in general, the chairperson of the Council of the Republic noted that, on the one hand, bills should be up-to-date. On the other hand, it is important to identify possible problems before they arise. “We need ...

The meeting analyzed the actual state of affairs and problems of local enterprises, as well as ways to increase their efficiency.

State-run enterprises produced Br15 billion worth of products or 93.6% as against the same period of last year in comparable prices.

Parliamentary ties between Belarus and Bulgaria are quite robust and gain momentum every year. We welcome the development of trade and the economies of our states. This is beneficial and useful for future cooperation, Evgeny Zaitsev noted.

We did right to set up the Belarusian Glass Company, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told the media during a working trip to Borisov District on 15 October.

Cross-border e-commerce is a new mechanism for promoting Belarusian products on the Chinese market, Belarus' Deputy Economy Minister Anzhelika Nikitina said in her video address to the forum on the sidelines of the 130th Canton Fair,

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 567,938. A total of 541,155 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Pia Kauma met with the Belarusian delegation to the Third Eurasian Women's Forum and the head of the delegation, Chairperson of the Council...

During the lockdown of 2020, Belarus did not shut down its airports, including for transit aircraft, and continued operating flights to available destinations, becoming a humanitarian corridor for tens of thousands of passengers from all over the wor...

The consolidation of society depends on the position of parliaments of various countries, Chairman of the Council of the Republic's Standing Committee on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development Viktor Liskovich told journalists. He took pa...

Next year, this program will definitely be continued. Now the interest on the loan is actually below the inflation rate. Everything else is compensated by the state," Roman Golovchenko said.

The vice speaker drew attention to the ongoing attempts to put an unprecedented external pressure on Belarus. He also stressed that such steps undertaken by a number of states undermine the prospects for achieving the SDGs not only by the Republic o...

Belarus did a good job as it chaired the CIS in the 30th anniversary year for the organization, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said at the web-based CIS summit on 15 October.

The personnel of the medical center received a letter of commendation in recognition of their professional excellence, significant achievements in healthcare and education.