Sergei Aleinik also informed Xie Xiaoyong about the efforts the Belarusian side is taking to resolve the migration crisis at the Belarusian-Polish border.

According to the Information and Public Relations Office of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, participants of the session reviewed the economic situation and progress in implementing the monetary policy in Belarus and Russia in 2021.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that the state has no other way out but to buy electricity from Belarus. He also accused Ukrainian mass media of waging a media war around this issue.

Polina Golovina has joined the EOC Sustainability Commission, Irina Malevanaya – EOC Medical and Anti-Doping Commission. Kseniya Sankovich will continue her work in the EOC Gender Equality in Sport Commission.

Vladimir Andreichenko will speak on the standards of democratic elections in the CSTO member states and their protection from foreign interference.

The medications will be distributed to inpatient facilities across the regions of Belarus and will be used to treat both coronavirus patients and patients with other diseases, including children.

After the season opener in Doha, Qatar on 13 May, athletes will the chance to show their best in Birmingham or London (England), Eugene (the USA), Rabat (Morocco), Rome (Italy), Oslo (Norway), Paris (France), Stockholm (Sweden), Monaco, Lausanne (Swi...

Events of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly took place over the course of two days. The work was very intensive because a number of events were organized, during which pressing and important matters for every participating state were discussed.

The assistance was provided in line with the agreements reached during the visit of WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge and the WHO mission to Belarus to assess the situation on the border of Belarus and the EU.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 648,472. A total of 634,653 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Belarus beat Turkey in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers opener, 84-70, on 25 November.

Gomel marked the 78th anniversary of liberation from the Nazis. A rally and a ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers were held in the city's main square.

“The communication with Belarus' president offered hope that the situation will be resolved. There are many thoughts in my head now, but my spirits are up,” the refugee said.

The refugee, who also took part in the meeting with the head of state, noted: "We all liked the visit of the president. We appreciated it very much. We will be looking forward to the resolution of our issue."

“Scoundrels [in Poland and the EU] don't want families to reunite. These are peaceful, normal people. Well, they will end up having a bigger problem. If Afghans rush here and to Ukraine (as you know, they will let anyone in for a penny), Europe wil...

This is the assistance to migrants who are currently living in the transport and logistics center on the Belarusian-Polish border, Deputy Healthcare Minister Boris Androsyuk noted.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “Don't listen to those fakes that claim that it is profitable for us, that we've invited migrants to come here, that we bring them here, that [the Belarusian flag carrier] Belavia transports them. Total nonsense.”

The senator noted that many of those, who are now stranded on the Belarusian-Polish border, have families in the EU. These people seek to reunite their families.

"They call Lukashenko a dictator in Europe, but he came to see us, talked to us and he helps us. Meanwhile Europe, which considers itself democratic, has not given us a single chance," a refugee said.

Belarus' parliamentary delegation headed by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova took part in the 53rd plenary session of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Europe does not need yet another little war and conflicts. It cannot swallow Ukraine as it is. Who needs it? Those, who have started falling. Americans. There is no monopolar world. There is China, Russia, India, and oth...

"As you can see, I am honoring my obligations: more than 1,000 people have already left, 400 are about to leave. They are at the airport today. They should pay and charter the planes as they promised," the Belarusian leader stressed.

In line with the established procedure interior troops of the Belarusian Internal Affairs Ministry will be deployed to guard the second unit of the nuclear power plant.

After my yesterday's statement, they coughed up a paltry $260,000. We counted three days earlier that we spent a total of $12.6 million [in aid to refugees]. They transferred $260,000 to our Red Cross. You see, they are so disgusting," the Belarusian...

Aleksandr Lukashenko also talked with the refugees. The head of state asked them whether there is enough space in the center, whether things are ok in terms basic essentials. "In general, everything is fine," the refugees replied to the president.

The press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry quoted Leonid Kasinsky as saying: “We continue evaluating in detail the situation evolving around our borders due to the buildup of military activities of Poland and the Baltic states."

"It's very important to us," one of the women said. "If all the presidents in Europe were like you, we would have no problems, we would be welcomed everywhere."

Reporters wondered what Aleksandr Lukashenko thinks about why certain representatives of the West and international organizations are so reluctant to talk to reporters.

“I would like to address the people of Germany: most people here are the ones who want to reunite with their families, find their loved ones who live in Germany. Please take these people in,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Black Friday is in full swing at Minsk World! We offer our clients the most attractive conditions for the purchase of residential and commercial real estate!

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The truth is that we are in no way going to toy with and make politics out of your fates. We know and understand you well. You are intent on getting into Europe. You've been invited to go there and you want to go there."

The president stressed: “I'd like to say that my task and the task of all those working here upon my instructions are to help you, the people in distress.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Instead of simply hoping we will work with you to achieve your dream.”

"We will do our best to provide you with food, clothes, drinking water, and a shower opportunity. We will do everything to make your temporary life here a bit easier," the president assured the refugees.

Aleksandr Lukashenko urged the refugees to decide for themselves whether to return home, or suffer from hardship and deprivation in order to get into the EU.

“I know that representatives of many international organizations come to you. Some of them sincerely want to help, while others come to be seen with refugees and to show that they are dealing with some problems here,” the Belarusian leader said.

“The Poles are not happy with the ruling coalition. In order to divert their attention from these issues, they [Polish authorities] unleashed this mayhem at the border,” the president said.

"We will not force you to do anything. If you decide to leave, we will help. If you do not, we will do everything to keep you safe," the head of state emphasized.

According to the head of state, Belarus has concerns over the issue. Ukrainians are building up their security forces at the border to stop migrants.

"According to our estimates, on the territory of Belarus there are about 2,000-3,000 refugees from the Middle Eastern countries, in addition to the two thousands staying in this camp. But these are very approximate figures," Aleksandr Lukashenko sai...

"Some of you, believing Western propaganda, are looking for a better life there. Probably, life is better there than in the place you came from. But the worst thing, as I understand it (I see a lot of kids here), is that you, adults, do not see a fut...

Up to 200 refugees cross into the territories of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia every day, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to refugees at the transport and logistics center.

According to the head of state, about 1,000 migrants have been evacuated from Belarus to their home country. “I would like you to know that we are not going to detain you, push you onto planes and send you back home if you do not want to do that,�...

The migrants welcomed the head of state with applause. The officials accompanying the president briefed him about the living conditions of refugees, food provision and fire safety measures.

The head of state was briefed on the fire safety measures. Earlier, the president gave appropriate instructions to Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky and Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik.

The head of state had a conversation with refugees who still hope to get to the European Union at the logistics hub near the Bruzgi checkpoint. About a week ago the logistics hub was turned into a temporary accommodation facility for refugees. Before...

Belarus and Armenia have reserves to increase mutual trade, Belarusian Forestry Minister, co-chairman of the Belarusian-Armenian intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation Vitaly Drozhzha said at a meeting of the commission.

Belarus' parliamentary delegation led by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova is taking part in the 53rd plenary session of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The refugees stranded on the Belarus-Poland border remain in the logistics center. They are provided with food, bedding and other essentials. A mobile banya was mounted near the facility. Medical assistance is also available. Humanitarian aid is deli...

A joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Council of the Republic will take place in the Oval Hall of the Government House on 29 November.

Mogilev Metallurgical Works is one of Belarus' biggest metal manufacturers. It produces steel tubes, chilled iron shot and grit, iron casting, etc. Over 70% of the output is sold abroad.

The eleventh grade student of the Lyceum of Belarusian State University (BSU) Artemy Syrokvash has won a bronze medal at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA). The competition was held in Bogotá, Colombia.

Poland is using the migrant crisis on the border to draw the attention of Brussels and become the one to get the bulk of financial and political preferences in this situation, political consultant from Ukraine Mikhail Chaplyga said.

Belarus should prepare for the attempts of the West to discredit the referendum on the Constitution, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, political scientist Andrei Manoilo told the ONT TV channel.

“As agreed in Iraq, there will be two flights today and two flights tomorrow taking out 650 people. We will fly back home everyone who is here, even if it is 10,000 people. But we don't know exactly how many more will come. Now a thousand people wa...

The Belarusian head of state emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin and he see what is happening and assess these events in the same way. “It [Russia] is their ultimate target. And how to get closer to it if Ukraine and Belarus [are on th...

The statement reads that the Germany-Belarus Friendship Society is alarmed by the current crisis between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus particularly due to difficulties or, to be precise, the impossibility of interaction with the peop...

Belarusian Industry Minister Piotr Parkhomchik noted that the industry managed to hit the government-assigned main financial and business performance targets despite the continued pressure of sanctions and the unpredictable behavior of some foreign b...

The president reaffirmed commitment to expanding cooperation with Bulgaria across a wide range of areas: trade, investment, science and technology to humanitarian contacts and tourism.

Belarus and Serbia discussed the prospects for development of cooperation in science, technology and innovations, BelTA learned from the press service of the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 646,743. A total of 632,470 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Iraqi Airways Airbus A320 that can seat 180 passengers departed from Baghdad at 17:06 and is due to land at Minsk National Airport at 2:15. The return flight from Minsk is tentatively scheduled for 22:15.

The Defense Ministry said: “Due to more frequent flights of various kinds of aviation near the Belarusian border and for the sake of preventing violations of the state border in air space a decision has been made in favor of reinforcing the air def...

Today is the 18th day of refugees' ordeal on the Belarusian-Polish border. Humanitarian aid, including food, hygiene kits, and warm clothes, is delivered daily to their temporary accommodation facility. Volunteers also help in providing refugees.

Amasra is a small town and port in northwestern Turkey in the province of Bartyn.

Tetsuro Shimaguchi rose to fame after working as a sword choreographer in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Tetsuro Shimaguchi is well known in Japan and beyond as an actor, director, producer and founder of the Kamui theater.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “If some think that I hold on to my chair so hard that my arms have gone blue already, you are mistaken. I properly assess the situation and my capabilities. And it is not about the capabilities."

The prime minister noted that the international community pays more and more attention to environmental issues, global warming and depletion of natural resources. Thus, today the use of resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies is rel...

The flights by Iraqi Airways are scheduled to arrive in Minsk at 19.15, 19.45 and 20.15. Another arrival is scheduled for 02.15 (26 November).

The refugees stranded on the Belarus-Poland border need help and support. Today, it looks like no one really cares about them. In fact, despite the visits of representatives of international organizations, no decisions have been made yet, Natalya Koc...

Roman Golovchenko noted that Belarus shares the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's approach to counteracting protectionism and trade wars, which slow down world development.

The minister thanked Francesco Rocca for coming to Belarus to assess the current situation at the border.

We need to have an agreement on cooperation and mutual understanding between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Roman Golovchenko said during a web-based SCO summit.

For now the draft Constitution expects the Minsk City Council of Deputies and the oblast councils of deputies to elect members of municipal councils of deputies as delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress.

Speaking at the plenary session of the conference were WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge, heads of parliamentary delegations, heads of the relevant the CIS councils, ministries and agencies of the CIS member states, heads of partner interna...

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Francesco Rocca in Minsk on 25 November.

The cost of arranging the flight was mentioned as the stumbling block. “Then Europeans should pay for it. Bastards. They claimed they had appropriated the money, millions and thousands… Not a single kopeck has been received here. By the Red Cross...

“On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself I express sincere condolences over a deadly accident in the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kemerovo Oblast,” the message of condolences reads.

Andrei Savinykh said: “We have to admit that the world system, which was created after the Soviet Union collapse mostly by countries of the collective West, no longer works. A new conflict between the concept of inclusive capitalism and the multipo...

“These norms were a response to the social request to consolidate our national and state identity. After all, a state can be truly independent only with a strong nation,” Igor Sergeyenko stressed.

There is a wide-ranging migrant crisis in the world. This is a fact. The refugees, who got trapped on the border, are not fleeing the good life. They are fleeing the countries which the West had destabilized, with its experiments, color revolutions, ...

Belarus has been collaborating with the UN organizations since the very first days. Yet, according to Anatoly Glaz, so far mostly secretariats visit the border area but they cannot make managerial decisions and are limited in their capabilities. “W...

Yuri Voskresensky said that now after the Constitutional Commission and the working group of experts had worked on the draft document, the document will be polished for a while. Then the draft Constitution will be submitted for public discussion.

Only from 25 to 29 November we offer special purchase terms for certain apartments in the new houses in Minsk World.

Aleksandr Shpakovsky said: “The key question is: we are not changing the constitutional foundation of our state at the root. We are working upon the foundation of the existing Constitution and introducing certain amendments for the future.”

"I believe that we have found a certain balance. This is another step towards the development of people's power in our country," Igor Sergeyenko noted.

What Poland demonstrates on the border is not strength but impotence, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told reporters.

The WANO Moscow Center team will be led by the head of the center's peer review teams Aleksandr Rybchuk.

Refugees have been staying on the Belarusian-Polish border for the 18th day already. Humanitarian aid, including food, hygiene products and warm clothes, is delivered to their temporary accommodation center on a daily basis.

According to the ENSREG report, the national action plan reflects all the ENSREG recommendations given as a result of the peer review of the national report on stress tests of the Belarusian nuclear power plant in 2018.

The refugees gathered for a spontaneous protest outside refugee temporary accommodation facility. They are holding posters and demanding that they be allowed to cross into Europe.

"Those, who loudly demanded changes, who wanted the president removed, ousted, killed and so on, oppose the changes, the amendments to the Constitution today," the Belarusian leader said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that the Belarusian People's Congress is not new to Belarus. “It just belongs to the Constitution,” he said. “And it's not about personalities. I emphasize that the Constitution should not mention any specific pers...

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is ready to expand humanitarian effort in Belarus, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Francesco Rocca told reporters.

“Unfortunately, we see no action on part of the European Union today. According to our information, an evacuation flight was expected to arrive in Minsk from Iraq today to take back the refugees wishing to go home. For some reason, the flight did n...

The investigation established that a group of exhausted refugees was found at one of the sections of the Peschatka outpost in Kamenets District on the evening of 21 November. The initial medical examination showed that two Iraqi citizens aged 33 and ...

"Belarus is not responsible for what is happening on the border today. There are the root causes and reasons for this situation. The collective West itself created them in the countries of the Middle East and Asia," said Aleksandr Volfovich.

The head of state said that the Constitutional Commission and the working group did not agree on all things in the process of work. “In my opinion, it is absolutely normal,” he said. “As the saying goes, controversy serves the cause of truth. T...