India views Belarus as one of the most important partners in the region, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Belarus Alok Ranjan Jha said at a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko...

"Great China, huge India. These are very promising and dynamically growing economies that will set the pace for the whole world in the near future,” the Belarusian head of state said.

“We keep the quality of our products at a high level to ensure their competitiveness, since this is the most important parameter. This is the seventh time we have confirmed the title of the Belarusian Government Excellence Quality Award holder,” ...

“I strongly believe that the whole world will be guided in their development by that part of Asia where India is located. Great China, huge India. These are very promising and dynamically growing economies that will set the pace for the whole world...

The Belarusian diplomat emphasized that Western countries actively use unilateral coercive measures that grossly and massively violate human rights in various countries, including targeted countries and countries that impose sanctions, as well as dev...

Representatives of research institutions, the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the Healthcare Ministry and the Education Ministry are taking part in the CIS Science Forum that is taking place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 16-18 June, BelTA learn...

Negotiations were held with the region's largest coal producers: Stroyservis, Novaya Gornaya, SDS-Ugol, MelTEK, Coals of Kuzbass, Region-42, Vostok, Service-Integrator Mining, Invest-Uglesbyt, Autocolumn 2015, Uchastok Koksovy, Service Plus.

The Belarusian Fund for Financial Support to Entrepreneurs is going to step up efforts to build cooperation chains between Belarusian and Russian businesses.

On 15 June Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko signed a resolution to expand the scope of export financing, BelTA learned from the press service of the government.

Salaries accounted for 64.6% of the total money income, revenues from doing business and other gainful activities – 7.9%, transfers to the population (pensions, welfare benefits, scholarships, and other kinds) – 22.7%, property income and other k...

Yuri Nazarov said: “Since 1999 over 250 organizations from various branches of the economy have become laureates of the government's award. This year the commission in charge of presenting the awards has decided to award 29 organizations in recogni...

Russia's Bashkortostan would like to increase the export of agricultural products to Belarus, Deputy Director of the Bashkortostan Export Promotion Center Rita Akchurina said, BUCE Press Secretary Roman Yaniv told a BelTA correspondent.

"The session will consider the main lines of work of the Union State MPs to counter the external challenges and threats, sanctions, Nazi propaganda, and to protect the historical memory. The new members of the commissions of the Parliamentary Assemb...

“It's an honor to have been given this opportunity to tell you a bit about my artistic creations,” the artist said.

The exhibition about Pakistan will introduce Belarusians to Pakistan's traditional and contemporary art, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan said at the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Contempo...

Pakistan and Belarus enjoy friendly bilateral relations, which have developed apace to become a multifaceted partnership over a relatively short span of time, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the Rep...

The agreement was signed by Chairman of the Belarusian Freestyle Federation Aleksandr Penigin and President of the Freestyle Federation of Russia Alexey Kurashov.

Opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa were in the spotlight of a videoconference organized by the National Center for Marketing with the participation of the ambassadors of Belarus in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

According to Andrei Shved, Latvian and Ukrainian police battalions took part in many punitive operations and demonstrated special cruelty. “We know names of some of the living criminals. They enjoy protection of foreign countries and hide in their ...

“The ministers discussed an intensive schedule of bilateral contacts at the highest and high levels, exchanged views on current issues of the bilateral agenda, the Union State integration and topical international problems,” the Foreign Ministry ...

Belarus and Russia exchange expertise and knowledge in the field of information security and countering foreign pressure in this area, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said.

The document is designed to expand the types of currencies, which can be used to pay the export customs duty on potash fertilizers. The decree allows paying the export customs duty on potash fertilizers in Russian rubles, Chinese yuans, U.S. dollars,...

The official stressed that our nations sacrificed millions of lives to break the backbone of fascism and free Europe from the brown plague but now they are branded as occupants.

“The event will include a narrow format meeting and a plenary session. Plans are in place to discuss measures to neutralize challenges and threats to the security of CSTO member states,” the spokesman said.

Ukraine stopped negotiations with Russia on orders from the United States, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said at a briefing for the press in St Petersburg.

Belarusian checkpoints continue operating in a routine mode.

Participants of the international parliamentary conference "Historical Memory: The Great Victory Gained by Unity" toured the exposition dedicated to the partisan movement during the Great Patriotic War in Belarus in the Government House in Minsk.

They are trying to oust our products from European and other markets. They have limited access to raw materials and broken logistics chains. In fact, we are being cut off from financial resources. In the light of this confrontation, it is important t...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to participants of the international parliamentary conference “Historical Memory: The Great Victory Gained by Unity”, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

In today's distraught world, the Great Victory has become a target of destructive forces, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said at the plenary session of the international parliamentary conference “Historical Memory: The ...

“The truth about the Great Patriotic War is sacred for us. The Belarusian people cherish the memory of the feat of arms of the Soviet soldiers, the courageous resistance of partisans and underground fighters. The Belarusian people have never rewrit...

There is no place for collaborationism, nationalism and xenophobia in the Belarusian society, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko said at the plenary session of the international parliamentary conference.

The defense of the historical truth is a difficult, multifaceted and complex process, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said at the plenary session of the international parliamentary co...

As of 15 June Brest Oblast farmers cut down grass on 89.6% of the targeted area. Progress was at 23.6% in Vitebsk Oblast, 59% in Gomel Oblast, 59.7% in Grodno Oblast, 69.2% in Minsk Oblast, and 49.5% in Mogilev Oblast.

“According to the supervisory body (the highest level group), about 30% of the tasks included into the programs have already been implemented. This helps us remain confident in the success of these programs,” said Boris Gryzlov.

Vladimir Makei is confident that in the near future the relations between Belarus and Russia will advance to an even higher level, as the two countries are now running 28 Union State programs.

“We can state that now the level of our relations is higher than ever. We had a blessing in disguise. The sanctions against Belarus and Russia are a powerful catalyst for our contacts and our cooperation,” the minister said.

Director of the National Center for Marketing Nikolai Borisevich held a meeting with Ambassador of Turkey to Belarus Mustafa Ozcan.

“Russia and Belarus are a model of unity,” said the ambassador.

“This underlines the strategic nature of the relations,” the minister said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Zhang Ming good health, wellbeing and great achievements in his responsible post.

Belarusian manufacturers will display a variety of products.

Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Xi Jinping good health, success in his work and family wellbeing.

The event includes meetings with representatives of international financial organizations and businessmen to discuss expansion of cooperation with Belarus.

In November 2021 Belarus president decree No.427 was signed to pass a decision in favor of improving the national system of radioactive waste management. The decree delegated the authority to manage all the radioactive waste to Gosatomnadzor.

Oleg Sobolev said: “Other countries and international organizations more and more often contact Belarus in order to study our experience of development of nuclear and radiation safety infrastructure on the basis of modern requirements of the Intern...

Speaking about interaction within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Natalya Danilenko remarked that Belarus takes an active part in preparing a program on developing the national nuclear infrastructures of the CIS member states...

As of 1 June 2022, a total of 114,168 deposit accounts were opened for large families under Belarus' family capital program, including 82,500 deposit accounts at the total amount of $825 million and 31,700 deposit accounts at the total amount of Br73...

Aleksandr Dokuchayev said: “We will soon have to defend a national report on the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. The review meeting will begin at International Atomic Energy...

Andrei Skabelka was head coach of HC Barys from 2018 to 2020. In two seasons under the tutelage of the Belarusian specialist, the club from the capital of Kazakhstan won the Chernyshev division twice and both times reached the KHL Eastern Conference ...

Belarusian enterprises are growing more environmentally minded, Belarusian Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Minister Andrei Khudyk told the media in the town of Lyakhovichi on 14 June

In the 52kg semifinal the Belarusian took a solid win over an athlete from Mongolia but lost to Russia's Darya Gribanova in the final.

Taking part in the competitions will be the national teams of Belarus, Uzbekistan and Russia (athletes born in 2006-2007). Boys will compete in 13 weight categories, girls in five. Winners and medalists will be named on 17 June.

– As of 1 June 2022 the broad money supply in Belarus amounted to Br52.522 billion, up by 2.5% from 1 May, BelTA learned from the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB). Broad money supply includes cash in circulation and bank accounts of ...

SMEs account for 64% of the platform users. Most of them produce and supply products that replace those commodities that came under the sanctions. Thus, besides providing the country's domestic market with critical imports, the BUCE trading platform ...

Russia is ready to place orders for microelectronics with Belarusian enterprises in order to replace supplies from unfriendly countries, Belarusian Industry Minister Piotr Parkhomchik told the meeting after a government conference.

The UvarovichiElit farm from Buda-Koshelevo District is set to harvest 5,600 tonnes of haylage this year.

The organization of the exercise is geared towards properly training logistic support units and organizations how to carry out missions in modern conditions.

Belarus' world number 42 Ilya Ivashka went off to a good start at the Halle Open defeating Germany's world number 149 Jan-Lennard Struff, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), in two hours and five minutes.

Roman Golovchenko said: “Since Belarus will host this event, smooth organization of the event is also important in addition to the content aspects, including smooth resolution of all issues regarding the organization of arrivals, departures, transp...

A few years ago, we could not have imagined that we would have to defend historical truth and memory, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko told the media.

We cannot be confined to the national borders in microelectronics. We must work in close cooperation with Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government session to discuss the development of the microelectronic industry.

Amid the current hybrid confrontation, giving a new impetus to the development of the microelectronic industry becomes as relevant as ever, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government session to discuss the development of the micro...

New developments of Belarus' defense industry can surprise and dishearten those people who are hatching aggressive plans against Belarus and the Union State, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss the state and prosp...

As of 14 June, Belarusian agricultural workers did the first cutting of grass on 747,900ha of grassland, or 56.3% of the target. Progress was estimated at 85.9% in Brest Oblast, 21.1% in Vitebsk Oblast, 54.7% in Gomel Oblast, 56.5% in Grodno Oblast, ...

The international parliamentary conference opened on 14 June and will run for two days. The conference has brought together representatives of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Assembly of Belar...

Centralized testing campaign began in Belarus with the Belarusian language test on 14 June.

The diversification of trade and the change in logistics schemes allowed Belarus to maintain a record high trade surplus, Deputy Economy Minister Dmitry Yaroshevich said commenting on the outcomes of foreign trade in January-April 2022, BelTA learned...

Some 160 Ukrainian nationals arrived in Belarus in the past 24 hours, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.

This year, the camp has teamed up with the 72nd guards joint educational center for training of warrant officers and junior specialists.

The new place of mass extermination of civilians during the Great Patriotic War was discovered in May during the investigation of the genocide case. Numerous skeletal remains, wire (presumably from a victim's wrist), fragments of a sole, and a spoon ...

Flemish graphics, treasures of Pakistan, golden Khokhloma, samovars from all over the world – all this will be on display at the Vitebsk Regional Local Lore Museum in the run-up to and during the Slavianski Bazaar festival, director of the museum T...

Doctor of Political Sciences, professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) Yelena Ponomareva commented on the Western sanctions and food shortages as she spoke to the On Point online project on BelTA's YouTube channel.

Boris Gryzlov said: “Belarus-Russia cooperation has been successfully developing for decades. This year will mark the 30th anniversary since the diplomatic relations were established. Today our relations are as high as they can be. At present Belar...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Belarus and Russia are the most important trade and economic partners for each other. Now we are moving towards a new level of Union State integration. It is happening thanks to a constructive and trustful dialogue at the t...

As of 13 June Belarusian farmers cut down grass on 693,500ha of land, 52.2% of the targeted number. Progress was at 82.1% in Brest Oblast, 17.7% in Vitebsk Oblast, 49.9% in Gomel Oblast, 52.7% in Grodno Oblast, 61.5% in Minsk Oblast, and 40.5% in Mog...

MINSK, 13 June (BelTA) - Participants of the international parliamentary conference "Historical Memory: The Great Victory Gained by Unity" will lay flowers at the Victory Monument in Minsk on 14 June, BelTA learned from Lilia Ananich, Deputy Chairwo...

Bishkek will play host to the fourth edition of the CIS Science Forum on 16-18 June, BelTA learned from the press service of the CIS Executive Committee.

The Belarusian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov, the Venezuelan delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe Daniela Rodriguez. The diplomats exchanged views on a wide range of issue...

Possible interaction options in import substitution between BUCE and RTS Tender, one of the major trading platforms in Russia, were discussed during the visit of the head of the RTS Tender corporate business department Viktor Smirnov to the BUCE head...

The forum is a traditional event to present the potential of enterprises and districts of Vitebsk Oblast. It is no coincidence that this year the Free Economic Zone Vitebsk has been chosen as the venue of the main economic event of the region for the...

Belarus is represented by six female and 14 male athletes. The women's team comprises Kseniya Danilovich, Hanna Burakova (both under 52kg), Ulyana Minenkova (under 57kg), Yana Makretskaya (under 63kg), Zhanna Osipovich (under 70kg), and Darya Kantsav...

“The president drew attention to the need to expand Belarus' exhibition activities abroad and in Russia in the first place. He first mentioned the premises of the Belarusian pavilion at the VDNH expo in Moscow. The president noted that he made the ...

"By 1 September we are going to overhaul the lineup of national products, first of all with products of our flagships - Bellegprom, Belpishcheprom. Our exposition will get a new lease on life," Maksim Ryzhenkov emphasized.

The head of state remarked that close attention is paid to work on the Russian market in current conditions. And advertising and exhibition activities are significant. “Goods need to be advertised and demonstrated. And in order to advertise them, w...

First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar suggested setting up a Belarusian food hub in Kazakhstan to jointly supply products to China. “I find this proposal quite interesting. Kazakhstan is building trade and logistics warehouses all ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The current situation around Belarus, particularly in economy, determines special topicality and certain unconventional actions are required because of it. It is clear that in the current situation the Russian Federation...

The state of things and development prospects of the State Security Committee (KGB) of Belarus were discussed at a meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The president heard out reports of the head of the Belarus President Admin...

"Relations between regions are the most effective, the fastest. Every year the head of state travels or meets with heads of two or three dozen regions. This means issues are solved, organizational structures are set up to advance cooperation in indu...

Responding to the question about cooperation under the external pressure, Pavel Utyupin said: “Belarus and Kazakhstan have been and will remain strategic partners. The level of relations between the two heads of state, contacts at the governmental ...

The Belarusian ranked 6th last week. After reaching the final at ‘s-Hertogenbosch she moved one spot up with a total of 4,145 points. Victoria Azarenka remained 19th with 2,330 points. Aliaksandra Sasnovich goes 38th with 1,341 points. Aryna Sabale...

Belarusian checkpoints are operating in a routine mode.

The CIS headquarters hosted a regular meeting of the expert group for further elaboration of the draft concept to develop information exchange between the competent bodies of the CIS member states and the CIS bodies in security and law enforcement in...

“We have implemented five government programs in the agricultural sector. Each had its own distinctive feature. We reconstructed our dairy farms and processing enterprises and cleaned up our villages,” said Igor Brylo.

“The West imposes a chess game on us beyond any rules. We must not give in. We have our own plans on economic integration, implementation of 28 Union State programs. We are heading into the homestretch in their implementation,” Dmitry Mezentsev s...

Aleksei Bogdanov said: “Together with other government agencies we've worked out and forwarded to the government a program to tame price growth. The program stipulates a number of short-term measures. I expect the document will be adopted soon and ...

In January-April 2022 Belarus' foreign trade totaled $26.644 billion, 3.3% down from the same period in 2021. Import amounted to $12.691 billion (4.5% down). Surplus of foreign trade in goods and services equaled $1,261 million, up from $970 million ...

“Well, they can try,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked. The president stressed that Belarusian authorities know names of participants of such armed units: “We know last names of all of them and know that we will get them soon. We just need time fo...

School graduation ceremonies were held across Belarus on 10 June.