“We had preliminary discussions on the matter with our counterparts representing the OSCE countries. We invited them to come to Belarus, discuss these issues and leave with an invitation for the ODIHR to monitor the referendum,” the minister said...

Belarus will actively use Russian sea ports for cargo transshipment, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a press conference.

The minister noted that Belarus and Russia have the reason to conduct joint exercises, because NATO has increased its activity in the West, including in the countries neighboring on Belarus.

According to the minister, the phone conversation was held on the initiative of Kiev. The minister stressed that Belarus stays committed to an open dialogue on any sensitive issue.

“I don't think that anyone will be able to reap benefits from any actions that will lead to a shooting war. I am sure that neither Moscow, nor Minsk, nor Kyiv are interested in it. Perhaps it might play into the hands of those who are very far from...

The level of information confrontation in the world has gone off the charts, Vladimir Makei said. “In all their earnest your colleagues make daily doom and gloom reports about, for example, a war against a neighboring state, and no one bears any r...

“We are now working on arranging direct contacts between our leaders who are set to discuss a number of important matters that are expected to give a boost to our cooperation,” Vladimir Makei said.

Valery Mitskevich thanked the Cuban Institute for Peoples' Friendship for their contribution to strengthening relations of fraternal friendship and close humanitarian cooperation between Belarus and Cuba and expressed hope for further strengthening ...

Belarus has dramatically reconsidered its foreign policy and foreign economic priorities, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said at a press conference on 16 February.

The West is making every effort to discredit the cooperation between Belarus and Russia, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic Sergei Rachkov said.

During the Belarusian-Russian joint operational exercise Allied Resolve 2022, the troops of the two countries continue practicing combat tasks.

Restoration of the church in Budslau may take a long time, Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Ante Jozic said as he met with Minsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Turchin in Minsk on 15 February.

The meeting was attended by the Justice Ministers of Belarus and Russia, Sergei Khomenko and Konstantin Chuichenko.

The Belarusian-Russian exercise Allied Resolve is connected with NATO's increased activity near the borders of the Union State, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic Sergei R...

The Bolshoi Theater is preparing to premiere The Sleeping Beauty ballet, to the music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, produced by the People's Artist of the USSR Valentin Elizariev in March.

Belarus' Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich met with Cuba's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Belarus Juan Valdes Figueroa in Minsk.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the people of Lithuania as the country celebrates the national holiday - Restoration of the State Day.

As of 15 February over 5.52 million people in Belarus got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 4.78 million completed the vaccination process.

Belarus and Russia show an example of building a positive agenda in the context of global confrontation, Viktor Sorokin, Russian Foreign Ministry's special representative for issues of the Russia-Belarus Union State, said at the conference.

The Belarusian air carrier Belavia will resume charter flights to Jordan and Egypt.

The output by all types of agricultural producers (state-run enterprises, private farms, subsidiary plots of individuals) totaled Br1,252.4 million in January 2022 or 99.7% as against January 2021 in comparable prices.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 843,717. A total of 828,579 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

"Topical issues of bilateral cooperation in library affairs were discussed during a meeting with Director of Tajikistan's National Library Dzhumakhon Faizalizoda. The parties also discussed organization of joint events, and exchange of experience in...

“The parties welcomed closer bilateral cooperation, and also the work to draw up a joint plan of action in 2022 to advance Belarus-Egypt cooperation in youth policy,” the embassy said.

The 18-year-old debutant of the Olympics will compete for medals along other 23 athletes on 17 February.

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik led Belarus' interdepartmental delegation that took part in the videoconference. He presented the country report and informed the participants about the country's achievements in the socio-econo...

The Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza hosted the awards ceremony for the medalists in the Women's Aerials, where Belarus' Hanna Huskova claimed silver.

The village of Novoye Polesie, Lelchitsy District performed a folk rite Strachanne on 15 February, on the day when Orthodox believers mark Candlemas. The rite has survived through time unchanged.

According to the Defense Ministry, more than 150 journalists representing Belarusian, Russian, and foreign media outlets have been accredited to cover the exercise. Belarusian bloggers and opinion leaders have been invited to cover the exercise for ...

Sergey Lavrov noted that the return of the Russian troops to their places of permanent deployment is proceeding in line with the schedule, irrespectively of the hysteria of the West over Russia's allegedly impending invasion of Ukraine.

In his best attempt the 27-year-old Belarusian scored 115.49 points to place 12th following two qualification phases. Belarus' Maksim Gustik and Pavel Dzik did not make it into the final. Belarus' Makar Mitrafanau got a hand injury during the trainin...

l. We talked over a number of sore points and discussed the prospects for resuming military cooperation. We showed that we are open to dialogue, and decided to continue it in the future, Viktor Khrenin said.

“The concept is balanced and consistent with the decisions taken during the previous presidencies. The concept is of great interest to the entire Commonwealth and its structures,” Leonid Anfimov said.

According to First Deputy Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CIS Executive Secretary Leonid Anfimov, the foreign ministers of the CIS states are expected to meet face-to-face.

The CIS heads of government are planning to sign the agreement on free trade in services in May, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee – CIS Executive Secretary Leonid Anfimov told reporters.

According to him, everything is on schedule. “The situation in Belarus is calm. Everything is ready to hold the referendum in a calm atmosphere, in accordance with international norms and the domestic legislation of the country,” the head of the ...

The Belarusian steel mill BMZ signed a solid package of documents on mutually beneficial cooperation, including several contracts to supply its vehicles worth more than $100 million.

Norway won the Men's Team Pursuit. Russia was second. Bronze went to the United States.

During the Belarusian-Russian joint operational exercise Allied Resolve 2022, the troops of the two countries continue practicing combat tasks.

The head of the CIS observation mission, Ilkhom Nematov, will arrive in Minsk on 23 February, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee – CIS Executive Secretary, head of the office of the CIS observation mission Leonid Anfimov told reporter...

“The government believes that time has come for a serious upgrade of the current legislation. It has submitted its proposals in the form of a bill,” the head of state said. Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined a number of fundamental issues that should ...

The Belarusian team of Mikita Labastau, Dzmitry Lazouski, Maksim Varabei and Anton Smolski finished 8th in the Men's 4x7.5km Relay at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games.

Fair rules in land relations are crucial for stability in society, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the government session to discuss improvements to the country's land legislation on 15 February.

“The CIS Plenipotentiaries Council will consider the issue of granting the CIS an observer status in the CSTO. The Council will take the decision today,” said Leonid Anfimov.

“Flights will be performed on Mondays and Saturdays, departing from the Georgian city at 8:05 and arriving in Gomel at 9:50. Return flights will take off from Gomel at 11:20 and land in Batumi at 15:15. Time is local,” the airline said.

The innovations are included in the draft decree, which the president has personally reviewed twice and traditionally submits for discussion, the Telegram channel Pul Pervogo said.

More than 550 trucks were queuing at the Belarus-Latvia border at the Grigorovshchina checkpoint and over 410 at Urbany.

The professional jury of the contest praised the products presented at the exhibition. The gold medal went to milk chocolate President, chocolate with blueberry puree Belovezhskaya Pushcha and a set of sweets Belgian Truffle.

The choice is obvious: the athlete regularly trains in the center. Hanna Huskova has long been a scholarship holder of the Presidential Sports Club - in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.

The president emphasized that the Belarusians have always, even in the most difficult moments, helped the brotherly Serbian people. The two nations share common spiritual and cultural values.

On 15 February Orthodox Christians celebrate Candlemas Day, one of the great feasts of the Orthodox calendar, alongside with Christmas and Epiphany. On the day of the feast, all churches hold celebratory services and consecrate candles.

The coaches of the Belarusian men's biathlon team have named athletes for the Men's 4x7.5km Relay of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games scheduled for 15 February.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 838,571. A total of 823,890 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

The parties discussed topics related to the preparation and conduct of the referendum. Yuri Nazarenko briefed the CIS observers about the measures taken by the ministry to ensure law and order during the voting days, to counter possible provocations...

The majority of observers (29,336) represent public associations: trade unions, members of Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus (8,906), BRSM Youth Union (4,674), Belaya Rus (4,628), and the Belarusian Union of Women (3,903).

“Dear Anya! We've been waiting for this! We were really looking forward to this medal. Congratulations! This silver is with a golden tint, since only the representative of the Olympics host country placed ahead of you. I am proud of you and our fre...

Belarus will submit its next national report for the Convention on Nuclear Safety to the IAEA in August, Head of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry (Gosatomnadzor) Olga Lugovskaya told a press conferenc...

"To minimize the impact of the external pressure and the sanctions policy of the West against the Republic of Belarus, Russia provided multifaceted support to Belarus in various fields," the review says.

President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko has congratulated Belarusian aerials skier Hanna Huskova on the silver of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

Aleksandr Lobko, Deputy Director for Research at the Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarusian State University, spoke about the training of personnel for the Belarusian nuclear power plant as he took part in a round table session at the BelTA pre...

The foreign ministry noted that in 2021 the focus was on domestic procedures to improve foreign trade regulations taking into account the WTO requirements.

According to the document, economic diplomacy was traditionally high on the agenda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The recovery of the global economy had a favorable impact on Belarus' foreign trade.

The parties discussed the current state of military cooperation, the existing "sore points" and steps to strengthen the atmosphere of trust and security in the region.

This is the second medal for Belarus at the Beijing Olympics.

The Belarusian scored 92.00 points to qualify for the super final.

The Annual Review of Foreign Policy of the Republic of Belarus and Activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2021 was published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus on 14 February.

Belarus remains committed to dialogue and mutually beneficial, constructive and good-neighborly cooperation with European partners, reads the Annual Review of Foreign Policy of the Republic of Belarus and Activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

“You know that on 2 June the Belarusian nuclear power plant was granted a license to operate its first power unit. Our country has transformed in a sense and received a new status. Earlier we were a newcomer in this industry, while now we are a cou...

“The parties will discuss joint efforts to counter terrorism and extremism, cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Collective Security Treaty Organization,” the spokesman said.

The Communications and Informatization Ministry of Belarus and the Ministry of Communications of Cuba concluded a memorandum of understanding and cooperation.

The first spring flowers, snowdrops, bloomed in Grodno on 14 February.

“It is true, people are worried about the situation. Ordinary people are always anxious about a possibility of wars and the like. Although, for the most part, people are absolutely indifferent to what is happening, because they understand that ther...

The Ukrainian government's policy against Belarus defies all reason, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Ukrainian politician and statesman Alexander Moroz in Minsk.

The 17-year-old Belarusian qualified for the final during the second qualification phase. Anastasiya Andryianava scored 81.58 to place sixth.

Belarusian athletes Hanna Huskova and Anastasiya Andryianava will compete for medals in the Women's Aerials final at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The final will feature 12 athletes.

"All these allegations that Lukashenko is ready to attack Ukraine are nonsense. I have never needed it, and I don't need it now. But the Ukrainian government's policy against Belarus defies all reason," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

At the meeting with Ukrainian politician and statesman Alexander Moroz on 14 February Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about the reasons for the Belarus-Russia military drills near the border with Ukraine.

We will withdraw them when the Russian president and I decide and when the exercise ends. It is up to us to make the decision: this is our territory, the president said.

“They are shouting: When will the troops be withdrawn? [Russian troops from Belarus]. Listen, this is our business with Putin. We will meet in the near future and schedule the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation from here. It i...

Six athletes out of 24 advanced straight through to the final from the opening qualification phase. 2018 Olympic champion Hanna Huskova scored 92,00 points to place sixth.

The West is trying to unleash a conflict involving Ukraine, but no one plans to fight against it, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Ukrainian politician and statesman Alexander Moroz on 14 February.

Belarus is not involved in the worsening of relations with Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with well-known Ukrainian politician and statesman Alexander Moroz on 14 February.

The business circles of Belarus and Bryansk Oblast are interested in expanding cooperation in the manufacturing industry. This matter was discussed at Commonwealth 2022, the forum of entrepreneurs of Bryansk Oblast and Belarusian regions.

The meeting is expected to be attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Marat Syzdykov who is set to present the concept of Kazakhstan's presidency in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2022 and an action plan for its implem...

In the times of the Soviet Union, Alexander Moroz worked in various roles within the Communist Party of Ukraine. In 1990-2007 he was member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. He was chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of the second and fifth convocations. ...

Speaking about the sanctions against Belarus, Saeed Yari noted: “We condemn the use of sanctions and we believe that such a policy is doomed.

The awards ceremony was held at the national biathlon tournament Snow Sniper in Minsk on 13 February.

Minsk hosted the U14-15 national biathlon tournament Snow Sniper for the prizes of the Presidential Sports Club on 13 February.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on 12 February, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The 21-year old Belarusian finished with a leading score of 61.850. Another Belarusian, Andrei Builou, followed behind in second place with 60.800 points. Kazakhstan's Danil Mussabayev secured a third-place finish with a score of 58.890.

The Open European Sambo Cup for the Prizes of the President opened in Minsk on 12 February.

At the Gozhsky training ground, a mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus continues practicing a defensive operation. An airborne assault brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces is practicing destroying sabotage and reconnais...

Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives Valery Mitskevich, as the head of the delegation of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus for cooperation with the Latin American Parliament, is attending the 36th General Assembly of the Latin...

More than 5.490 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 4.724 million have been fully vaccinated.

kraine has not notified Belarus about the strengthening of border controls, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.

All prerequisites are in place for the growth of export prices for Belarusian rapeseed oil. This is evidenced by the supply and demand dynamics on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) and the global market trends, BUCE spokesman Roman Y...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 814,262. A total of 800,239 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

In 2021, the country's entities invested $5.9 billion in economic operators located abroad. The biggest investment destinations were Russia (80.1% of all investment), Ukraine (4.9%) and Cyprus (2.4%). Direct investment accounted for 93.7% of all inve...