3 December is the 26th day that the refugees have been stranded at the Belarusian-Polish border. They are staying in a transportation and logistics hub near the Belarusian border checkpoint Bruzgi.

The president listed some positive recent economic results: the growing gross domestic product and industrial output, higher exports and a record-high foreign trade surplus. The average salary increased steadily reaching Br1.500 in October.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We've already noticed, it's been 24 hours (since they wanted to enforce these sanctions), some embassies are already packing their suitcases saying that the president will make the decision and they will be kicked out of...

The West has issued an ultimatum to Belarus demanding that it should follow in Ukraine's footsteps, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government meeting to discuss the country's social and economic development on 3 December.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed it is necessary to endure whatever the cost in the face of confrontation with the collective West. “And we will endure only if we are united and monolithic. This is why discipline, duty performance should be prioritize...

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the society is growing increasingly concerned because the West has started choking Belarus economically. “It is no secret that a hybrid war is in progress. The war began a long time ago. Not only against us," he said...

The head of state noted that this is not the first time that Belarus has faced sanctions. Moreover, the country has been preparing for this for at least six months, and the government has set up a so-called emergency response team.

"In practice, this means that we will have to focus more on discipline and flexibility: to reorient to friendly trade and financial markets and ignore the attacks of the West," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“Issues related to the monetary policy have always been discussed in some kind of a simplified format. It cannot be like that this time. High inflation is the most discussed topic at the moment,” the Belarusian leader said.

“The government believes that export should be a priority next year. It makes perfect sense. After all, as long as we have an opportunity to sell and secure a foothold on global markets (and this will not last long), we should act,” the Belarusia...

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the results of January-October show that the country's gross domestic product increased by 2.4%. There is a 7.1% increase in industrial output virtually in all subindustries

Belarus has recently got under unprecedented external pressure but managed to maintain its economic growth, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government meeting to discuss the country's social and economic development on 3 December.

"Belarus ranks 23rd in the world in terms of food security among 113 nations. We are ahead of Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain, Russia, Ukraine,” Igor Brylo noted.

Despite unprecedented external pressure, Belarus is ready to further contribute to strengthening cooperation both on bilateral basis and within the OSCE. “We stand ready to welcome any honest steps that will add to defusing tension and restoring mu...

“The Palace of Independence is hosting a meeting to discuss the budget for 2022 today. Attending the meeting are government officials, governors, representatives of the National Bank and the Minsk City Hall,” the Telegram channel Pul Pervogo info...

"My country, like all our countries though, may be criticized for many things. Nobody is perfect. But have we ever wondered who benefits from sanctions' pressure on Belarus? Who will benefit from the destruction of the country's statehood?” the min...

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm.

Attempts to undermine the fragile architecture of European security are many, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he spoke at the meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm.

“Belarus values peace and stability inside the country and in the region above everything else. Throughout the history of the independent Belarusian state, we have been a donor of security in the region and spared no effort to ensure global peace a...

The minister confirmed the openness and readiness of Belarus to build productive, mutually respectful and unbiased cooperation with the office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.

First Deputy Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich and Governor of Astrakhan Oblast Igor Babushkin signed the implementation plan of the current agreement at the meeting of the working group on cooperation.

The blind imposition of invented standards does not contribute to development, but destroys the sovereignty, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he spoke at the meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm.

Vladimir Makei said: “NATO is rapidly building up military potential under the far-fetched pretext of the migration crisis at the European Union's border with Belarus. To wage war on whom? Water cannons with pepper gas, stun grenades flying from th...

The president explained his stance using Belarusian MAZ and Russian KamAZ as an example. “I didn't oppose the merger of these enterprises. But I was dead set against our MAZ, which makes quality vehicles, becoming an auxiliary branch of KamAZ. It i...

More than 3.651 million Belarusians have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, BelTA learned from the press service of the Healthcare Ministry.

According to the head of state, a large number of nameless graves of refugees appeared on the Polish-Belarusian border during the migrant crisis. But the Polish authorities are hiding this information, the president said.

Hanna Sola of Belarus finished third in the 7.5km Sprint at BMW IBU World Cup 2 in Oestersund, Sweden, with one penalty, 14.4 seconds behind the winner.

“Our specialists may come to an agreement with yours one day and we will introduce the single currency. But for now we cannot switch to national currencies in Belarus-Russia trade. The volume is huge. Up to $50 billion. I suggest: listen, let's swi...

“In light of the 70th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration, the Permanent Representative of Belarus welcomed the activities carried out by the Organization over seven decades with the view to promoting orderly, regular and s...

HC Meshkov Brest secured their first win in the EHF Champions League group stage defeating Norway's Elverum Handball 33-32.

“I didn't show anyone the transcript, since it is a diplomatic document. I called her Chancellor and she called me President. This is absolutely idle talk about the recognition or non-recognition of me as President. Look, I don't care what they thi...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “They've invented a slimy idea that Russia wants to attack Ukraine. Concentrated fake news. Listen, it is a special operation. Today it is one of the prongs of the hybrid war. They take photos of totally different territo...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 658,328. A total of 646,104 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said his son Nikolai's weapon skills are good. Nikolai Lukashenko competed with Vladimir Putin not so long ago. Putin's weapon skills are good, the Belarusian head of state noted.

“My granddaughter is a student of Moscow State University. She passed the unified state exam, submitted documents and was enrolled,” said the head of state.

"You know how Duda ‘won'? He did not get 50% of the vote, he cheated," the Belarusian leader said. When asked whether the election was rigged, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Absolutely."

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I was sure I will not have to shoot. Because those, who came, were no revolutionaries. Those were cowards, who had been paid money and who had been walking around for several days or weeks. Yes, they were driven off, pus...

"Our Fatherland is one: from Brest to Vladivostok. Here we have two states - Belarus and Russia. Two states, one Fatherland," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"Good relations between our presidents play a big role in strengthening our relations. Today, our relations are developing in absolutely all the areas. Parliamentary interaction at all levels is of high importance today,” Natalya Kochanova said.

The decision to run for president in August 2020 was the most important decision of my life, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in a recent interview with Dmitry Kiselyov.

The official said: “No doubt, the Chinese market is interesting for everyone. It is really complicated, it is not empty, all the internationally recognized brands are present there, and it is necessary to fight for the market from the point of view...

“For the first time in our history, I am saying it as a historian, we have built our own sovereign and independent state, which is valued by the overwhelming majority,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The MP said: “We didn't have any conversation about the Union State parliament or about the single currency. We are going to work under different flags on the basis of equal rights and obligations.”

For the West the migrant crisis is an occasion to build up a military presence on the border with Belarus, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko told reporters.

The Belarusian Union of Women has been awarded in recognition of a big contribution to the development of the women's movement, charitable activities, promotion of the role of women in the social political, cultural life of the country, strengthening...

The mistreatment of refugees at the Belarus-Poland border is unacceptable, Chairman of the Russian State Duma said following the 61st session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

“I am sure of it, particularly recently. And we truly look very deeply into some things. And I see that we look at these things with the same eyes. We have very kind relations,” the head of state added.

"The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation between Belarus and Hungary, the approaches to topical issues on the regional and international agenda," the press service said.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the West previously expected the Belarusian opposition to help depose the current government and financed the opposition with this goal in mind. Now the West covers the opposition's expenses only to avoid a public d...

“They are getting ready for this. I have recently got hold of their program. It is frightening and insane and I believe that they expect to get funding for it. They understand that if someone takes to the streets, this will be done to get financing...

"Direct ties with the Russian regions are part and parcel of foreign policy. We have long been working with Russian regions on the basis of direct agreements, action plans and cooperation programs. This long-term practice, of course, yields great re...

The development of the transportation system in Bishkek thanks to Belarusian electric buses was also mentioned. In addition to selling electric buses the Belarusian side is eager to develop the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The parties exchanged views on the situation with refugees and migrants seeking to reach the EU via Belarus, including the provision of humanitarian assistance by international organizations.

"A Boeing 747-400 of Iraqi Airways took off from Minsk National Airport at 14.28. Onboard the Minsk-Erbil flight are 427 passengers (415 adults and 12 children under 2)," the airport said.

“In 2020-2021 investment in Belarus from the Eurasian Economic Union amounted to 45%, while that from the European Union - 30%. This means the balance has shifted towards the EAEU,” Igor Petrishenko said.

Igor Petrishenko said the government is working to counteract sanctions and takes compensatory measures and reciprocal ones. “We will certainly coordinate our work with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union,” he said.

The relations between Belarus and Russia are open, mutually beneficial and friendly, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said at the meeting with Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyache...

The document was signed by Chairwoman of the Gomel Oblast Council of Deputies Yekaterina Zenkevich and Chairman of the State Assembly of the Republic of Sakha Aleksei Yeremeyev.

According to the chairman of the State Duma, interference in the affairs of sovereign states is unacceptable.

As the conversation revealed, the people were not convinced that they can safely return to Iran. They still want to get to Europe.

The statement was adopted at a meeting of the 61st session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in Minsk.

The MP said: “It should not go unmentioned that not everyone is happy about accomplishments and prospects of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. The formation of the multipolar world causes the collective West and primarily the USA to strongly r...

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The official said: “I'd like to emphasize that we should not set up some duplicate enterprises. We have components of such competition. Yes, it has to exist but we believe that competition should be our joint product on third-country markets. We sh...

The EU must stop its inhumane policy towards civilians at the border, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said at a meeting of the 61st session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

These strategically important documents not only enshrine clear priorities in the development of the Union State but also contain a list of steps and activities to increase mutually beneficial cooperation.

The governor said: “We've agreed that the volumes of export and import should invariably grow. We are interested in using the technical capabilities Belarus has such as agricultural machines, lift equipment.”

Vyacheslav Volodin has been re-elected Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia at a meeting of the 61st session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

Vladimir Makei is on a visit to Sweden where he is taking part in the OSCE Ministerial Council session on 2-3 December. During the visit, Vladimir Makei is scheduled to have bilateral talks with foreign ministers of a number of states and the OSCE se...

"The Union State is not an abstract geopolitical project, but a real tool to protect the interests of the peoples of the Union State. This vision of integration has been repeatedly confirmed by the leaders of our countries," said Vladimir Andreichenk...

According to the governor, the focus is on cooperation in agriculture. “The exchange of agricultural products is probably the main thing that connects us today in terms of cooperation,” he said.

The head of state stressed that interaction with all the regions of Russia is equally important for Belarus regardless of their geographical proximity or remoteness. “There are no important, secondary, close or remote provinces of Russia for Belaru...

We associate our successes in agriculture with the use of Belarusian farm machines, Governor of Russia's Astrakhan Oblast Igor Babushkin said at a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

The Belarusian head of state also answered a question who he would side with in the event of Ukraine's aggression against Russia.

The event took place as part of the OSCE Ministerial Council. The foreign ministers discussed coordination in the OSCE, joint efforts to counteract negative trends and the imposition of unacceptable agendas by individual countries.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We constantly stay in touch, inform each other about the situation, and plan our future actions. I think we will once again compare notes at the end of the month. We'll talk about what is going on now and will determine ...

The anti-Belarus policy fits the general context of the struggle against Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.

The organization of the IRRS post-mission will continue Belarus' consistent steps to invite international evaluation missions and peer reviews, which results are used to further improve the country's nuclear and radiation safety infrastructure and it...

As BelTA reported earlier, Vyacheslav Volodin arrived in Minsk on 2 December to attend the 61st session of the Union State Parliamentary Assembly. The agenda of the meeting includes the legislative support of the decisions taken by the presidents of ...

According to the president, now the number of the Belarusian Armed Forces is about 65,000 people, and this is enough for the defense of the state. "We are not planning to build up the Armed Forces. That's enough for us," he said.

At last the relations between Belarus and Russia are open and fair, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin on 2 December.

The CIS is expected to sign an agreement on free trade in services and on investments in the spring of 2022, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the CIS Economic Council Igor Petrishenko stated at a meeting of the CIS Economic Council.

"Today we need to reinforce the southern border of Belarus. The situation emerged not through the fault of ours,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

Charge d'Affaires of the Czech Republic in Belarus Peter Galaksa was summoned to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Belarusian side expressed strong protest to the official Prague in connection with the detention of Vladimir Bazanov.

“We are grateful to Belarus for its help and support. We spend the night not in the forest, in the open, but in the warmth, we get food, water, warm clothes,” the man said.

The parties reaffirmed commitment to comprehensive cooperation and mutual support at international platforms.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will meet with Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin and after that with Astrakhan Oblast Governor Igor Babushkin on 2 December.

“It will depend on the president's decision. Another option is formalizing another timing for the election in the transitional provisions of the Constitution,” the head of state added.

The head of state stressed that Belarus is interested in intensifying relations with Laos, first of all, in the economy and trade.

“Over 50 years of existence the United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in various fields. I am pleased to note that the interaction between our countries is an example of successful interstate partnership,” the message of greetings re...

When asked when exactly the document will be published, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I think in two weeks. Before the New Year.”

“This [the introduction of the single currency] is a higher level of integration which we have not approached. If we approach it, we will take a decision,” the Belarusian leader added.

According to the head of state, the updated Constitution strengthens the role of the government and the parliament, gives a constitutional status to and specifies the powers of the Belarusian People's Congress. “The president, like today, will form...

A Christmas fair was opened in Brest on 1 December.

According to the press service of the upper chamber of the Belarusian parliament, participants of the roundtable session discussed the work of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, results of legislative efforts, ...

In line with the resolution the size of the export duty on crude oil, furnace oil, oil bitumen, petrolatum, paraffin, and waste oils is $77.5 per tonne ($71.2 previously). The export duty on straight-run gasoline has been set at $42.6 per tonne ($39....

Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei has met with Matteo Mecacci, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.

Belarus' losses from Western sanctions are minuscule against the background of economic growth in the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

There is a competition for human resources in the world, and Belarus should also fight for its youth, Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Lutsky said at a meeting of the board of the Belarus President Administration dedicated to ...

These Russian goods will be sold via the digital B2B platform of the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange where similar products are already traded. In particular, deals to sell office furniture, food, and various kinds of packaging are made virtu...