According to the source, the visit is timed to the 1030th anniversary since the Orthodox Christianity took root in Belarusian lands and the Polotsk Eparchy was established.

The Economy Ministry had previously teamed up with major state-run industrial enterprises and the private sector in order to initiate the creation of a digital platform for import substitution. The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange has managed ...

Andrei Khudyk said: “The radiation situation in Belarus' territory remains stable as a whole. Measurement results confirm the invariability of the radiation monitoring data after the launch of the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant.�...

The government put forward a number of proposals on updating business operation terms and on providing state support to state-run enterprises and private ones. It was concluded that many of the proposals can be implemented within the authority the ce...

“CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas will inform the participants of the meeting about the situation in the organization's zone of responsibility, measures to counter challenges and threats to collective security and ratification of internationa...

The first day featured four medal events in para rowing. Two-time Paralympic medalist Liudmila Vauchok showed the best result in PR1W1x. Maksim Miatlou was third in PR1M1x.

The sanctions have provided an opportunity for Belarus and Russia to rediscover each other and expand cooperation, Governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast Alexander Drozdenko told the media during a visit to the major industrial enterprises in Bobruisk...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Due to certain circumstances we are forced to redirect our export flows to the markets that want them, to where our products are in demand. It is a priority for the central government and for all the government agencies and...

The exports of Belarusian agricultural products amounted to over $2.2 billion in January-April 2022, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo told a press conference.

Taking part in the tournament are more than 1,200 athletes from Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia and Russia. The Belarusian team comprises over 100 rowers, including members of the country's national team.

About 425 companies have confirmed their participation, he said. Among the participating countries are Belarus, Russia, Germany, Poland, China, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Iraq, Nicaragua, and Cuba. There will be 319 Belarusian participants.

“If I am being absolutely honest, now is probably not a good time. Time will come and you will see,” the president told the reporter. “Nobody will forgive them what they are doing to our country and our people. I cannot forgive them that.”

The head of state drew attention to the shady arrangements and promises of the Ukrainian leadership to Poland. He noted that they also cause a negative reaction inside the nationalistic forces in Ukraine, including among the military.

The export of grain from Ukraine is hampered not by Russia but by Ukrainian mines, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said at a briefing for the press in Moscow on 3 June.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had a telephone conversation on 3 June.

One of the questions mentioned the possible organization of humanitarian aid for American kids in the form of supplies of baby food, which is no longer available in U.S. shops.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said that taking into account the demographical situation in Belarus state support for large families should be kept in place. “We have supported and will continue to support large families. This is out of question,” the head...

Unity with Russia is the best option for the EU, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is good that the operation proceeded according to a calm scenario. We planned this operation. There were several variants and one of them was very intense. But things happened without shots fired.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that the decision in favor of creating territorial defense troops had been made some time before. “Because no one will defend your own house like you do,” he remarked.

“We do not work well [in the information field]. That is why I have recently visited the Defense Ministry and held a meeting on information, psychological and other operations. We are still falling short here. All of you are going to do it honestly...

By imposing sanctions the EU countries are shooting themselves in the foot, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “They [the West] have scalped and brought entire Africa to its knees. Those people are slaves of transnational Western companies. They work for them for a song. Inequality is the main reason."

Historical science is important for countering distortion and falsification attempts,Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said during a visit to the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in Minsk on 3 June.

- The foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries will meet in Yerevan on 10 June, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova told a briefing.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “A decree on building personal, private homes was put on my desk yesterday. We had terrible bureaucracy over there. We will lift all the restrictions. People will be free to build any houses they want. Nobody will be allo...

Issues related to children's healthcare need to be resolved promptly, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that a true man has to know how to protect his family if necessary. “If, god forbid, a war happens and your husband cannot protect you and your home. Why would you want a man, who cannot tell a pistol from an assault r...

Belarusian companies need to tap into the Russian market more actively, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk, BelTA has learned

“Remember: they shouted pandemic, imposed lockdowns, called to stop life. We did not stop our life. Where is this pandemic today?” Aleksandr Lukashenko asked.

It is important to prevent destabilization within the country, and everything else would come with that, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk.

Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that five years ago he criticized Minsk for its not sufficiently developed healthcare system in comparison with other regions. The president emphasized that a lot has been done over these years: new facilities have been ...

Plans are place to sign agreements worth more than $1 billion at the Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia in Grodno, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government of the Council of the Republic Mikhail Rusy told r...

“I am a statesman as you have perhaps already noticed and I will do my best to develop public healthcare in the first place. I have had enough of private healthcare: everyone wants to earn money on people's health,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

We need to take serious stock of everything that is being built in the social sector, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of city children's polyclinic No. 9 in Minsk.

The Belarusian minister of foreign affairs expressed extreme concern about Poland's construction of a fence at the site.

The polyclinic serves more than 15,500 children. It is a top-notch medical facility. The new building houses all the necessary units and offices, which will significantly improve the availability and quality of medical care.

The event was organized by the EU and a number of countries, including Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, Latvia and Japan, on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2022 in Geneva.

“This outstanding event symbolizes the historical continuity of the traditions of the peoples of the world, reflects the open and peaceful policy of modern Belarus. Having united people of different cultures and religions in one national family, we...

The contract was signed when a Minsk Oblast delegation led by Chairman of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee Aleksandr Turchin visited the cities of Nur-Sultan and Karaganda.

Nikolai Snopkov said: “The presence of high-ranking officials in the delegation testifies to the interest in advancing cooperation with Belarus across the board. In 2021 trade turnover exceeded $700 million, roughly 30% up from 2020. We saw a 30% i...

The parties discussed the state of Belarus-Hungary relations in the military sphere and exchanged views on the military-political situation in Eastern Europe.

"The main events will be held in Savior and St Euphrosyne Convent. At 10.00 Patriarch Kirill will meet with the clergy and then will lead a divine liturgy. The festive service will be attended by the entire Belarusian episcopate, and members of the ...

The Russian delegation and MAZ management discussed the operation of their plants amid sanctions pressure, sales of machinery on the Russian market, regulatory and technical requirements to environmental standards.

The honoring ceremony took place on the athlete's 50th birthday in the headquarters of the NOC of Belarus. The members of the NOC Executive Committee extended heartfelt congratulations to Ekaterina and wished her every success in the work for the ben...

Aleksandr Volfovich met with professors and cadets of the Military Faculty. He spoke at length about the military political situation in the world, evaluated challenges and threats to national security, and drew attention to the equipping of the Bela...

In the round of Last 16 Kristina Dmitruk took a solid win, 6-2, 6-1, over her fellow Belarusian Vera Lapko (World No.359).

The participants of the meeting exchanged views on security guarantees and confirmed the readiness of the CIS member states to continue to work in a joint commission to coordinate their actions and consolidate their positions.

China is confidently moving towards technological leadership in the 21st century, Nikolai Snopkov, a co-chairman of the Belarusian-Chinese intergovernmental committee on cooperation, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, said as he ...

Belarus v Slovakia fixture in Group 3 League C will be officiated by a group of French referees led by Stephanie Frappart.

Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Nazarov and First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia's Tatarstan Rustam Nigmatullin discussed the prospects for cooperation between Belarus and the Russian region.

The folk rite “The Burial of the Arrow” to ensure a rich harvest and keep safe from lightning was performed in the village of Stolbun, Vetka District.

Belarusian enterprises of the Industry Ministry system intend to make $4.5 billion worth of import substitutes this year and these figures look feasible. Nearly $3.2 billion worth of these goods will be exported.

The solemn opening of the Days of Belarusian Culture will take place at the Et Cetera Theater led by Alexander Kalyagin, Head of the Union of Russian Theater Workers.

Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Rachkov took part in the 36th plenary session of the Eurasian group on combating money laundering and fin...

The Council of the Republic hosted a meeting between Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalia Kochanova and Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Yury Vorobyov on 2 June.

Минск - один из самых уютных, красивых и благоустроенных городов Европы. Он был и остается мечтой многих жителей регионов Беларуси. Но да�...

“As for Belarusian foodstuffs, these products are well known to Russian consumers. They are available both in retail chains and in convenience stores. We are ready to increase the supplies of food products if necessary. There are no problems here, ...

Viktor Lukashenko emphasized that her unschooled talent, determination and many years of hard work helped the athlete to win the most important awards.

The meeting was attended by representatives of Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the CIS Executive Committee.

Representatives of the largest Belarusian and foreign logistic companies took part in a seminar on export logistics, which the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed the society's importance. “It might be more important than some government agency. Because it represents a most important resource of the state. Several words with a fresh look. How do you feel yourself over there?” ...

Russia's Leningrad Oblast expects to increase trade with Belarus by almost a third this year, Governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast Alexander Drozdenko told the media after a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.

During a meeting back in 2020 Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested building a terminal for Belarusian cargoes in the Ust-Luga port to the Leningrad Oblast governor. It was revealed in February that the project will be implemented using private investments....

Every region of Belarus and Russia should worker harder to develop further economically, socially and culturally for the benefit of people and produce greater results despite the current adverse conditions, Governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast Alexa...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has contagious positive energy, Governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast Alexander Drozdenko told reporters as he shared his impressions of the meeting with the Belarusian leader, BelTA has learned.

“Withdrawal of Western companies from our common market gives us additional opportunities in all the areas,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

In 2021 the trade between of the EAEU with the UAE surged by 60.9% year-on-year reaching $6.3 billion. Imports approached $418 million (down by 6.8%), and exports totaled $5.9 billion (up by 69.4%).

During the meeting, the head of state thanked Alexander Drozdenko for helping to bring soil from the burial places of Soviet soldiers who died on the Nevsky Patch, which was very symbolic for Belarus. “As you know, every centimeter there is soaked ...

“Cooperation between Belarus and Leningrad Oblast can be an example of how one should cooperate. This region is a reliable partner. You always keep your word, bring all your endeavors to their conclusion. Figures are a testimony to this,” the hea...

The interlocutors agreed that the agreements reached should be implemented in the foreseeable future given the mutual determination to expand business contacts between the two countries.

“Before preparing applications for the recognition of the BelAZ trademarks as well-known marks, huge and painstaking work was carried out in 2021 to collect documents that provide evidence of well-knownness over a very long period of time,” the p...

The most common models of Amkodor machines were put on display at the large dealer center Lipetskoblsnab. Amkodor products are not inferior to similar Western machines in terms of functionality, and have a significant advantage in the conditions of t...

This year salaries of healthcare workers will not be lower than those paid last year, Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich told journalists during the solemn opening of Mogilev Children's Polyclinic No. 1 on 1 June, BelTA has learned.

The Belarusian companies Grodno Azot, Mogilevkhimvolokno, Mozyr Oil Refinery, Naftan, Polotsk-Steklovolokno, and Seismotekhnika put their products and services on display.

According to the source, as part of the third stage the immediate response forces completed carrying out missions in operational axes and are practicing relocation over long distances and the creation of a force grouping in a tactical axis.

Vitebsk Oblast and Armenia will intensify cooperation in all areas, from science to trade to culture, Vitebsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Subbotin said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Belarus Razmik Khumaryan, ...

The main purpose of the trip was to advance trade, economic and interregional Belarusian-Romanian cooperation, to promote Belarusian export to the Romanian market. The ambassador held meetings with Mayor and Vice Mayor of Calarasi Marius-Grigore Du...

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vladimir Borovikov met with Mr. Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam.

Belarus and Russia remain committed to Olympic values and no sanctions can change that, President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Stanislav Pozdnyakov told reporters on the sidelines of the international Forum for Young Olympians, BelTA has le...

Tatiana Brantsevich said: “In conditions of the sanctions-fuelled pressure on Belarus the government pays most of the attention primarily to the uninterrupted work of enterprises, to the preservation of worker collectives, and to the raising of sal...

Belarus and Russia together with other countries should set up their own independent sports leagues in response to the sanctions pressure, President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation and head coach of the Russian national team Irina V...

"Upon my arrival, I immediately went to the ‘gray zone' and I saw what was happening there. It was a disaster. People were skinny, many had no limbs. They had no medicines, lived in houses damaged by shelling. Every day they were shelled, and this...

The delegation was led by Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Gusakov. The official noted that all the conditions are in place for continuing long-term cooperation and for realizing new joint projects: a ...

The Belarusian public organization Sister Cities proposed to hold a meeting of sister cities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2023, Svetlana Kartasheva, a member of the board of the public organization, head of the Zaslavl town administrat...

Uzbekistan supports the promotion of cultural diversity in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Belarus Gairat Yuldashev said at the roundtable to discuss public diplom...

More than 60 young Belarusian athletes representing 22 sports have come to the forum. Within the two-day event they will get familiar with the latest developments in physical and special training, psychology, rehabilitation after injuries and anti-do...

The document provides for measures to strengthen and reinforce cooperation in fencing development.

A children's sports and patriotic camp was set up on the grounds of the 38th Brest Independent Guards Airborne Assault Brigade.

The best school students and university students, who had won international academic excellence competitions, art contests, and festivals, gathered in the small chamber of the Palace of the Republic.

Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova visited the National Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology on the occasion of International Children's Day marked on 1 June, BelTA has learned...

TThe grand opening of the important social facility in Mogilev on 1 June was attended by Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich.

The Central Referendum Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan accredited 57 IPA CIS observers. Among them are MPs from Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

“The fog of the pandemic, unseen for a century, has not cleared away yet, but the international situation has become even more complicated, with the recovery of the world economy still being weak. The international political, economic and security ...

The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange is willing to hold special trading sessions for timber products with delivery to end consumers in Pakistan, BelTA learned from the press service of BUCE.

China shares experience and actively implements mutually beneficial initiatives in the SCO, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at the roundtable to discuss publi...

During the video conference, Belarusian companies made presentations of business opportunities and expressed their interest in establishing direct contacts without third-country intermediaries.

Last year alone, Belarus took part in the SCO economic forum, the international trade and investment exhibition, and also forums of public diplomacy, women's education and poverty reduction, tourism forum, forums of traditional medicine, and the digi...

During the meeting, initiated by the Russian side, the Russian delegation showed the interest of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in direct purchase of products, goods and services from Belarusian producers and a possibility for direct supplies of products fro...