As a result of the meeting the sides also signed a plan of ministerial consultations for the year 2022 and a resolution of the ministerial collegium, which reflects agreements on the matters the sides had discussed.

“The cargo includes 500,000 doses provided by China as humanitarian aid, as well as one million doses purchased by Belarus. The cargo also includes more than 500,000 syringes to administer the vaccine,” the diplomatic mission informed.

Sergey Lavrov said: “Today we will also compare notes on cooperation on international platforms in matters concerning human rights with a focus on the inadmissibility of interference in domestic affairs of sovereign countries and the inadmissibilit...

Vladimir Makei thanked the Russian side for political support and expert assistance, including on the frontline of the ICAO Council in Montreal where the report on the forced landing of a Ryanair aircraft in Minsk in May 2021 is being discussed now.

“Political intimidation of the Belarusian state continues. The fifth package of sanctions is on its way, according to the speculations in the West,” the ministry said.

A Belarusian-Russian political dialogue has noticeably gained pace, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting of the Russian-Belarusian ministerial collegium in Moscow on 10 November.

The source said: “We closely watch with concern the migration crisis at the Belarusian-Polish border. This migration crisis may evolve into a massive disaster for thousands of peaceful people, among whom there are many women and children.”

"I consider it extremely important to convincingly convey the truth about the war to a wide international audience, primarily young people. The attempts to falsify history and justify Nazi criminals have been increasing," the minister said.

A total of 16 issues are on the agenda. The deputy prime ministers will discuss amendments to the EAEU Treaty in part of determining the procedure for levying indirect taxes when providing online services.

Economic sanctions can be applied in exceptional cases and only by decision of the UN, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting of the Russian-Belarusian ministerial collegium in Moscow on 10 November.

"In the near future, the allied relations between our states will reach a qualitatively new level, primarily in economy," Vladimir Makei emphasized.

The situation with migrants trapped on the Belarus-Poland border is not a conflict between Europe and Belarus, but a conflict with several countries on the periphery, political analyst, Director of the Center for European Integration Yuri Shevtsov to...

The smallest number of trucks – 663 out of 1,200 according to the throughput capacity – entered the European Union through the Polish border crossing Kukuryki (Kozlovichi on Belarus' side).

"Nothing prevents your editor or any other journalist from going to Belarus and reporting from there. If you are not satisfied with the fact that the border has been closed or if you believe that you are limited in your activities, then you can repo...

All the lofty rhetoric about democracy and human rights have been washed away by the tears of a Kurdish child who is now freezing in a Podlaskie forest, said Vadim Gigin, chairman of the board of the Belarusian Znanie society.

The cargo includes 1.5 million doses of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (Vero Cell), Inactivated by Sinopharm

The situation with migrants on the Belarusian-Polish border is a real humanitarian catastrophe, reads an address of the Presidium of the Council of the Republic in connection with the situation at the border.

The situation with migrants on the EU eastern border is just a part of the big picture, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Two large groups of illegal migrants broke through the Polish border from the territory of Belarus, TASS informs with reference to the Polskie Radio Bialystok.

On the night of 10 November, four injured men, ethnic Kurds, were found in a makeshift refugee camp on the Belarusian-Polish border. Everyone has injuries and signs of physical violence.

A camp was spontaneously built near the fence erected on the Polish border. It has accommodated several thousand people, refugees from Iraq, most of whom are Kurds. People, among whom are many women and children, are not allowed to enter Poland.

Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Krupko met with Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Sakhalin Oblast Aleksei Butukhanov on 9 November.

According to the senator, a number of articles in the convention prohibit the measures that are now used by the Polish authorities against refugees.

The parties discussed the possibilities of organizing interaction between the stakeholders in order to ensure the interests of vulnerable people traveling to the EU countries in search of asylum.

The defense attache was told that Poland's accusations alleging Belarusian military personnel are complicit in the migration crisis at the Belarusian-Polish border are unfounded and unjustified.

"These refugees directly say that they have no plans to stay in Belarus, they want to apply for asylum in the EU. Instead, people from the other side of the border are using tear gas, shooting over the refugees' heads and bringing large-caliber milit...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I am afraid this confrontation over migrants at the border may lead to some critical phase. It is the grounds for provocations. Any provocation can be arranged. I've already warned the Belarusian army to be careful and w...

The statement emphasizes that for several decades the ‘collective' West has been convincing the whole world of its moral superiority, flaunting achievements in the field of human rights and social communication. However, in the case of the migratio...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Certain people take care of their transit: they help migrants board aircraft, welcome them in Belarus, take them to the border, help them cross the border, and then Poles, Germans, Ukrainians welcome them over there. Eve...

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “You have to agree that resorting to weapons in the modern world is tantamount to suicide. Even more so here, in the center of Europe. And even more so with Belarus. Because all the wars have always happened in this piec...

The West is putting unprecedented political, economic and military pressure on the Union State, Deputy State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Aleksei Kubrin said.

The mistreatment of migrants by the Polish authorities and the silence of the European Union are inhumane, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova told reporters.

“Aleksandr Lukashenko is an outstanding politician and leader. You especially understand the caliber of his personality in a face-to-face interview,” Igor Korotchenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin synchronized watches on the bilateral agenda in general, discussed topical integration issues on the radar of the heads of state.

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, has called on the European authorities to take responsibility for migrants and refugees trapped on the Poland-Belarus and Lithuania-Belarus border.

The senator said: “In order to realize this ordinance [on the main directions of realization of the Union State Foundation Treaty in 2021-2023] it is necessary to adopt a number of documents, mainly at the national level. A total of about 400 docum...

The fiberboard (MDF/HDF) and flooring plant of the Belarusian woodworking company OAO Gomeldrev makes and ships 500m2 of ready-made products every day. More than 90% of the output is exported.

Vladimir Semashko noted that the Union State programs cover almost all sectors of the economy.

In fact, today bilateral passenger air traffic makes up about 85% of the pre-pandemic level. Rail travel bounced back to recover almost completely.

The Belarusian Union of Journalists strongly protests against the actions of the Polish authorities to obstruct the work of Belarusian and foreign journalists in covering the migration crisis, reads a statement.

The ambassador said: “Thanks to joint measures Belarus-Russia trade rose by 35% in January-August 2021 to $25 billion. We intend to secure record figures in our economic relations this year – about $37-38 billion. Russia accounts for nearly half ...

The conversation lasted for two and a half hours. The interview focused on the results of the recent session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, the essence and priorities of the development of Belarus-Russia integration. Another topical...

In his address Hokkaido Prefecture Governor Naomichi Suzuki expressed hope that the forum would contribute to further development of the friendly dialogue between Belarus and Hokkaido.

Instead of looking for ways out of the migrant crisis, Poland and Lithuania are shifting the responsibility for what is happening to Belarus and are suppressing all attempts of refugees to get into the European Union, Ivan Eismont said.

The protocol stipulates principles for setting prices for the Russian natural gas Belarus imports in 2021. The protocol specifies a different procedure for setting prices for the natural gas Belarus imports in circumvention of parts 1 through 6 of ar...

According to preliminary data, there are about 500 children at the Polish border now. They are running out of basic necessities like drinking water and food. Given the changed weather conditions, there is a real threat not only to their health, but a...

The Council of the Republic will provide humanitarian assistance for refugees on the Belarusian-Polish border, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development of the Council of the Republic Viktor Liskovich t...

Andrei Krivosheyev went on saying: “What is Poland doing? It uses every means to interfere with the work of Polish, EU, American, Belarusian, and Russian reporters in its territory. Communications are jammed. Lasers and lighting equipment are direc...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 617,719. A total of 593,702 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Journalists, representatives of international human rights organizations and charities who want to help the people seeking to apply for refugee status in the EU are not allowed to approach the border line from the Polish side.

In the evening on 8 November it was reported that the international automobile border checkpoint Kuznica Bialostocka will be closed to traffic the next day. No individuals or vehicles willing to cross the Belarusian-Polish border will be cleared.

International financial organizations recognize Belarus' energy saving efforts as effective, Vladimir Shevchenok, deputy head of the office of science and technology policy and foreign economic ties at the Department for Energy Efficiency, told a pre...

“We will get over 9 million tonnes of cereals, maize and colza. We have already secured a government order for 1 million tonnes,” said Ivan Krupko.

According to the source, electricity is being exported in line with the commitments the contract specifies. Belenergo has sent a letter to notify individual companies Belenergo does not intend to supply electricity to in November 2021 about changes i...

The source said: “We would like to in advance caution Poland against using any provocations directed against the Republic of Belarus in order to justify possible illegal use of force against dispossessed and unarmed people, among whom there are ple...

“It is very important to promptly communicate objective information about the situation around Belarus to the international parliamentary community. We have such an opportunity, because online events are held almost every week,” Vladimir Andreich...

Now a makeshift camp near the Polish border holds about 3,000 people. On the morning of the second day, it looks peaceful. People are foraging firewood, making fires. Children are playing around.

Belarus is self-sufficient in food. Moreover, the country has been increasing food exports, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Subbotin told the media.

The school museum in the agro-town of Dostoevo, Ivanovo District, has a section dedicated to Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

According to the Defense Ministry, the deployment of 10,000 Polish troops near the Polish-Belarusian border (as announced by the minister of national defense of Poland on 25 October 2021) is a significant military activity.

The bill “On Amendments to Laws on the Stock Market” passed the first reading at the sixth session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus on 9 November.

The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, including implementation of joint promising projects under the general intergovernmental agreement on export credit extension.

The decisions adopted by the Supreme State Council of the Union State actually reboot the Belarusian-Russian economic integration, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said.

Belarus and Russia continue to work closely to create common energy markets, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said.

Preparation for the constitutional referendum remains a near-term priority, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said.

The document was signed following the bilateral meeting of the ministers in Moscow.

“There have been no violations of the law on the part of migrants so far. They are staying in Belarus legally,” said Ivan Kubrakov.

Our cooperation has been developing steadily over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. We appreciate your contribution to this process. You have laid a good foundation for your successor. It is vital for MPs to continue ...

Belarus' world number 85 Aliaksandra Sasnovich will face former world number one Simona Halep of Romania, currently ranked 22, in the Linz Open round of Last 16.

“On the instructions of the head of state we are working to reduce the administrative burden, accelerate digitalization of public services, expand development institutions and tools to support entrepreneurs. Conditions will be created to make it as...

Belarus sees no objective reasons for such a decision. When Poland decides to resume the operation of its border crossing point, Belarus is ready to secure the work of its border checkpoint in a routine mode,” the committee said.

“I am confident that with joint efforts we will be able to step up bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry, education and other sectors for the benefit of the peoples of both states,” he stressed.

Prospects of Belarus-Iran trade and economic cooperation were discussed, in particular, an increase in the choice and the volume of the foods and agricultural raw materials in mutual trade.

Mikalai Barysevich met with the co-chair of the Kuwaiti part of the Belarus-Kuwait commission on economic, trade, and technical cooperation, Acting Deputy Minister of Finance Asil Al Saad Al Menaifi. The importance of fully resuming the commission's ...

The protest began in the afternoon on 8 November. A crowd of migrants stood with placards with images of the symbol of peace, the flags of Lithuania and the European Union, and the word Freedom on the other ones.

"The document was concluded within the framework of the Union State program on nuclear energy approved by the heads of state on 4 November. The agreement determines the procedure for the transportation of nuclear materials between the two countries,...

According to the source, over 2,000 refugees, including a considerable number of women and children, are in front of the Polish fence at the border line. The foreigners say their final destination is the European Union where they want to appeal for r...

The Belarusian national ice hockey team have kicked off their training camp at Minsk Arena. The roster for the November international break will be experimental.

In his speech, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Hokkaido Prefecture Masato Matsuura noted that thanks to the opening of the office it would be possible to make even more efforts to build bilateral interregional relations.

"The parties discussed further cooperation between Belarus and China in international organizations, including the agencies of the UN system," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Aliaksandra Sasnovich moved up to 85th with 850 points. Yesterday Aliaksandra Sasnovich went off to a good start in Austria's Linz seeing off Fiona Ferro of France in the round of Last 32.

Shanghai is the largest city and financial center of China. In central Shanghai there is the Bund or Waitan, a waterfront area and a protected historical district.

When we are together, we are more competitive economically, State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel.

The migrants said they are mostly Kurds. According to the migrants' estimates, about 3,000 migrants are concentrated near the Polish border now. There are many kids in the crowd. They are not allowed to enter Poland.

World Pianist Day is marked on 8 November with concerts, meetings with musicians and ‘open piano' events.

The collective West does not care about human rights and is ready to use tanks against migrants, expert with the Belaya Rus public association Piotr Petrovsky told BelTA.

According to Anton Bychkovsky, the border service is acting in accordance with the situation and border troops have been reinforced. They seek to maintain security in the area where the refugee group is located, prevent provocations and crisis situat...

Apart from Nellie Kim, Ali Al-Hitmi of Qatar and Suat Celen of Turkey were elected FIG vice presidents.

The State Border Committee of Belarus stated previously that a large group of refugees carrying their belongings was moving along a motorway towards the Polish border.

The humanitarian cargo includes 500,000 doses of the COCID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm Corporation (Vero Cell) and 500,000 syringes.

The regional breakdown of people who got the second shot is as follows: Brest Oblast (over 293,000), Vitebsk Oblast (over 242,100), Gomel Oblast (over 424,900), Grodno Oblast (over 275,700), Minsk (over 463,500), Minsk Oblast (over 287,700), Mogilev...

“Dear Ilya, once again you showed the best result, winning the second gold medal of the European Championships and repeating the world record," the message of greetings runs

Do you want to make a safe investment and make a profit? The right decision is the purchase of real estate in the Minsk World multifunctional complex!

The Belarusian clocked 25.25 seconds to win the Men's 50m Breaststroke. Ilya Shymanovich repeated the world record set by Cameron van der Burgh of the South Africa in November 2009.

The heads of state reaffirmed the strategic nature of bilateral cooperation, reviewed progress in implementing the agreements reached during their talks in Baku in April, discussed a possibility for Belarusian companies to take part in mutually benef...

The Belneftekhim head said: “What and how our refineries process today are not important. The fact that they make the planned amount of oil products and sell them inside the country and the fact that there have been no changes on all our traditiona...

Andrei Rybakov confirmed that certain political turbulence in the Belarusian-Ukrainian relations today has not affected the export of petroleum products.