The head of state is set to get familiar with the work and prospects for the development of the shopping center, to visit branded stores, trade and catering facilities that sell a wide range of domestically made products.

Ambassador Vladimir Semashko will be replaced by Deputy Head of the President Administration Dmitry Krutoy, who at one time was directly involved in the development of the Union State programs to advance the integration.

Bilateral cooperation was in the focus of the conversation. The presidents discussed a number important issues in economy, including specific import substitution projects.

From 6.00 on 24 February to 6.00 on 22 July, Belarus admitted more than 40,000 citizens of Ukraine. About 25,000 of them came from the EU countries, the committee informed.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei together with Belarusian ambassadors, who arrived in the country for the annual seminar of heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices, laid flowers in the Trostenets memorial complex.

The results of the trial auctions will be discussed at a meeting of the working group on the formation of the EAEU common commodity exchange market due in the autumn of 2022.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Draupadi Murmu on winning the presidential election in India.

On the first day of the tournament, the Belarusian team won two awards. Anastasiya Shkurdai was victorious in the women's 200m backstroke.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei received the copy of credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Sudan to the Republic of Belarus Mohammed Omer Musa Ali.

The interviewer asked Aleksandr Lukashenko about the presence of Russian troops in Belarus and whether their presence allows the country to pursue a sovereign and independent policy.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that amid the sanctions introduced by the European Union against Russia the dependence of EU countries on Russian energy resources became obvious.

"Once I expressed this crazy idea. If you, Europeans, were on friendly terms with us, Belarusians and Russians, the alliance would be invincible, economically, financially, technologically, and militarily. We wouldn't fight against anyone," the Belar...

Aleksandr Lukashenko asked the reporter: “Right now we see what policy Poland pursues in all its splendor. Would you like me to calmly look at the fact that Poland sees entire Belarus as part of Poland? End of their quote.”

Boris Gryzlov said: “It was very interesting for me to visit these enterprises, which boast high competences. What I saw confirmed my knowledge in this area. And I saw the things mentioned at previous meetings with my own eyes. Fire trucks are manu...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “There are no independent courts and independent judges. A court always depends on law.” He recalled the well-known saying about the supremacy of the law: “The law is harsh, but it is the law.”

“I am absolutely opposed to nuclear weapons. They must be completely destroyed around the world. And the world will become a safer place then,” the head of state said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko was asked about declared plans to deliver Russian missile systems Iskander to Belarus and refit aircraft with the ability to carry nuclear weapons.

Speaking about the recently released report of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is falsification.” The Belarusian side has already evaluated this document.

Answering the journalist's question why Belarus, despite its close relations with Russia, has not yet officially recognized the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic, as well as the inclusion of Crimea, Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

The president explained that Russia has not yet used its most powerful weapon in Ukraine, and it is not even about nuclear potential. “I saw this weapon, I am in the know. Therefore, it is not yet the kind of war that could be,” the head of state...

Answering the French journalist's question about the role of Belarus in the events taking place in Ukraine, Aleksandr Lukashenko said that the role is ‘huge'.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You dance to the American pipe.” As an example he referred to the situation regarding sales of nuclear submarines to Australia. “You signed a contract to make and deliver $50 billion worth of nuclear submarines to Au...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You spat on us, tried to wipe your feet off me, my country, and the nation. I didn't let you do it and will not let you do it. We will handle the sanctions. We've lost half a billion dollars in trade with you [France]. W...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I indeed support Russia. Not only because we have a union with Russia. Not only because we are legally bound to do it: we've signed an agreement with Russia on creating a joint force grouping in the western direction wit...

"I will visit there as much as needed. I am going there soon. Vladimir Vladimirovich and I will have a phone call tomorrow. He asked me to talk over phone. Then I'll travel to meet with him. We will meet as much as we need. We have a high level of r...

On 22 July the Russian air carrier Aeroflot launches the fifth flight on the Moscow-Minsk-Moscow route, BelTA learned from Minsk National Airport

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Russia is blamed for what has happened to Ukraine since Russia was the first country to start combat operations. But the head of state pointed out that these events are evaluated outside context.

Only the United States can dictate terms in today's world as they have a huge territory, population, power and a money printing machine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Minsk.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You created it, this crisis. This artificial crisis was created by you. You triggered this war. It is not simply my conviction. I can prove it 100% with facts: you triggered and continue this war.”

"You accuse me of being an aggressor. And you are what? You're supplying weapons there. 20,000 mercenaries, including from France, have gone to fight there. You are the real aggressors!" Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko explained: “Why did I agree to the interview? When I learned that you are an independent person and your company is independent. That you can express an independent point of view as much as it is possible in this world.”

It offers a glimpse at the history of the agency's creation, its structure and main development stages, the regulatory framework of cooperation between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Republic of Belarus.

"I am optimistic because I have children, just like you. I can't help but be optimistic. I want our children to live differently than we do. I want them to live better. This is the basis of my optimism," the head of state said.

Over 200 Ukrainian nationals arrived in Belarus over the past 24 hours, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.

The heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions and consular offices participating in the annual seminar went on an excursion to the Palace of Independence together with family members in Minsk on 21 July.

Internal reasons have been growing recently in Ukraine to aggravate the relations with Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with AFP.

Such strict requirements from the head of state can be regarded as a dictatorship, but in this case they are justified by an important goal - to improve people's lives, to prevent critical situations, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“Provide guarantees. Help Kiev. Kiev will give these guarantees if you, NATO members and Americans, agree that there will never be a threat to the Russian territory from the territory of Ukraine. And in this case Russia will give security guarantee...

“What would have happened if I had abandoned everything and quit in 2020? The country would be totally different right now and you would interview other people. And the policy would be different. Things would be worse in Belarus than they are in Uk...

I dreamed of a pan-Slavic state or unity, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with AFP.

During the interview the head of state answered questions about when the conflict in Ukraine will end, how the conflict could have been avoided, and what role Belarus plays in Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

The international tournament in swimming, synchronized swimming and diving Solidarity Games starts in Russia's Kazan on 21 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Swimming Federation.

Minsk World is an opportunity to experience the best standards of world architecture without leaving the capital city.

China remains one of the most important strategic partners of Belarus. According to Alesya Abramenko, thanks to the high level of cooperation incremental growth and the advancement of joint trade and economic initiatives are observed.

The speaker emphasized that these children should be integrated into society. “They should study in an ordinary school, get an education and be integrated into society. They should live and work with us, feel comfortable and be useful to the countr...

In 2022 the town will mark its 150th anniversary.

Being one of the world's largest news agencies and leader in digital verification, France Presse covers 151 countries. AFP operates a network of five regional centers, 200 bureaus and 50 special correspondents. The total number of employees is about ...

Belarus is interested in Chinese investments into its mining industry, BelTA learned from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.

The European Union will either fall apart or be divided into several segments, Marina Lenchevskaya, a member of the Standing Commission on National Security of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, told the ONT TV channel,...

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Yuri Ambrazevich has met with United Nations Organization's special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants Felipe Gonzalez Morales to discuss the results of his three-day visit to Belarus, BelTA learn...

“The fruitful bilateral cooperation and close interaction in various sectors based on respect and assistance contributed to the formation of reliable contacts,” the message of congratulations reads.

Well-conducted harvesting is crucial for Belarus' food security, Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate Valery Ivanov said at the Zazhinki regional festival that took place on the field of the Alexandriyskoye agricultural compa...

Boris Gryzlov went on a tour of the enterprise. The ambassador saw the main assembly line, took a close look at samples of MAZ products, and met with the MAZ SPORTauto team.

The political analyst is convinced that sooner or later Belarus will learn the identity of those, who are really behind these provocations. “Their goal is to discredit the Republic of Belarus and instigate some elements of destructive activities in...

Speaking about the beginning of construction at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, the official noted that the Belarusian side had reviewed all the documents sent by Russia. It was decided to begin construction with residential premises, which are already bei...

Mikhail Kasko said: “When the industry was being modernized, we set out to achieve several goals. Import substitution was one of them. Summing up results of H1 2022, we can say that we are even ahead of the goals set by the import substitution prog...

The 30km and 77km cycling races will be held during the national cultural and sports festival "Vytoki. A Step Towards Olympus" in Gorki. The sports event will start at the Grieving Mother memorial a2 12.00 on 22 July.

"Not so long ago, we conducted a survey: about 80% of the Ukrainians who have come to Belarus are not planning to return to their home country. They want to stay with their families in our country,” Dmitry Shevtsov said.

This agreement was reached during a working meeting between representatives of the Library of Alexandria and a Belarusian delegation which included chairwoman of the Belarusian Trade Union of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism Workers Tatiana ...

Belarus' national exposition will be presented in Istanbul on 2-5 November as part of MUSIAD Expo.

Dmitry Yaroshevich reiterated that only joint work on these priorities will strengthen the adaptability and resilience of the economy to new realities.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reviewed two matters the other day – the Ryanair Flight 4978 incident in Belarus' skies on 23 May 2021 and Belarus' complaint about consequent actions of European countries, which introduced sanc...

ICAO reviewed two matters the other day – the Ryanair Flight 4978 incident in Belarus' skies on 23 May 2021 and Belarus' complaint about consequent actions of European countries, which introduced sanctions against Belarusian civil aviation. ICAO's ...

The manufacturing company from the Altai Republic of Russia made a debut at BUCE. The buyers were two domestic oil producing enterprises, and the total volume of purchases totaled 2,000 tonnes in the amount of Br3.2 million.

“Citizens of Ukraine continue to arrive in Belarus from Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, over 70% of them came to our country via Poland,” the State Border Committee said.

Today the Belarusian defeated Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic (75) 6-3, 6-2 in 1 hour 15 minutes. In the quarterfinals, Aliaksandra Sasnovich will take on the winner of the match between Belgium's Maryna Zanevska (72) and Alexandra Cadanțu-Ignatik of Ro...

During a business briefing it was noted that force majeure circumstances are a matter of concern for heads of diplomatic missions now. Ambassadors talked to representatives of enterprises. Over 200 heads of Belarusian enterprises signed up for the me...

After a business briefing at the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Nazaruk named the countries that are viewed as priority markets for Belarus, BelTA has learned.

The adoption of the law “On the Belarusian People's Congress” is of particular importance for the social and political system of our country, Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova told BelTA.

"During the meeting, the special rapporteur was briefed about the rights and guarantees that Belarus provides to migrants and refugees in terms of employment, social protection and assistance," the press service said.

The work plan of the Council of Ministers of Belarus and the Presidium of the Council of Ministers for H2 2022 was approved by the government's Resolution No. 469 as of 18 July 2022. The document was officially published on the National Legal Interne...

Director of the National Center for Marketing and Price Study Nikolai Borisevich met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Belarus Valeri Kvaratskhelia to discuss cooperation between Belarusian and Georgian companies, BelTA ...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin love their Fatherlands, their people endlessly and devote themselves fully to promoting the national interests, Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National ...

The political scientist went on saying: Europe needs to stop being under the sway of the USA and Great Britain. “Everything depends on the special operation. What is happening today in Ukraine is an important, weighty, media reason to put pressure ...

The meeting was attended by employees of the Main Investigations Directorate of the Investigative Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the center “Sistemnaya Pravozaschita” [“Systemic Human Rights Protection”].

It was noted that so far this year the Industry Ministry has ensured the achievement of all the key performance indicators the head of state and the government assigned to the manufacturing sector. Tasks concerning future development of the country's...

Aleksei Avramenko said: “It is necessary to prepare a long-term strategy for developing the enterprise, including the modernization of the production sites and the physical infrastructure.”

According to the source, Belarus puts every effort into resolving problems with transactions concerning eurobonds despite the complicated situation arising from restrictions introduced by the West.

Energy Expo 2022, the 26th installment of the Belarusian energy and environmental forum, will be held in Minsk from 11 to 14 October.

Belarus' Championships in Fire and Rescue Sports are running at the the Civil Protection University of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry.

Staritsa-Agro farm, based in Kopyl District, began harvesting the second-cut silage. The first-cut yielded 100 centners per hectare. The farm is set to store about 8,000 tonnes of silage.

The National Center for Intellectual Property of Belarus and the Intellectual Property Office at the Economy Ministry of Armenia signed the memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the 63rd Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the WIPO Memb...

Felipe Gonzalez Morales noted he had come to Belarus as an independent person and intended to find out why the migrant crisis happened at the Belarusian-Polish border in 2021 and what steps should be taken to rule out such situations in the future.

The agricultural company Domanovo, a subsidiary of Brestoblgaz based in Ivatsevichi District, began harvesting winter rapeseed and triticale.

The admission campaign is running the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics.

Vladimir Garkun said: “I think the state-guaranteed order will be fully met. The population will be well-supplied with food grain and cereals. There will be sufficient amounts of brewer's barley and grain to make alcohol.”

No other government in the world cares so much about its citizens as Belarus; huge resources are channeled into the healthcare sector, and this should be acknowledged and appreciated, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembl...

As of 19 July winter barley was harvested from 45,100ha of land (75.6% of the targeted area), with 236,100 tonnes produced and the average yield at 52.4 centners per hectare. Winter rapeseed was gathered in from 7,080ha of land or 59.1% of the target...

The area under sugar beets has been increased this year, there are no problems with sugar supply, Agriculture and Food Deputy Minister Vladimir Grakun said at a press conference on 19 July, BelTA has learned.

Foreigners who come to our country and see that this is a calm, clean, beautiful and very comfortable country will be able to convey this point of view to their politicians, and relations between our countries will begin to improve, the governor said...

Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that the need to build such a facility in Grodno had been discussed before. "Because we need to build an oncological center in the west for Grodno Oblast,” he said.

Vladimir Karanik said: “We saw a slight decrease in output figures in the last six months. But in the period of external shocks we primarily focused on financial effectiveness of the work of enterprises and the oblast as a whole. Those figures are ...

"It's a peculiar issue. We have launched a visa-waiver program for citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland. First of all, this is your area of responsibility as you lead the frontier region. What are your impressions, your point of view on this?” ...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko raised the issue of Belarus' visa waiver program for citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Poland as he met with Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko set a task to sustain economic growth in the country as a whole and each region as he met with Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik. The head of state noted that he had earlier familiarized himself with th...

Despite the progress achieved in fulfilling the international commitments in the relevant area, in October 2021 Belarus faced a biased and discriminatory attitude and pressure from the governing bodies of the convention.

Hunger and food deficit do not threaten Belarus, economic analyst Georgy Grits said on the air of the ONT TV channel, BelTA informs.

According to the committee, 134 Ukrainian citizens entered Belarus in transit from the territory from Poland, 36 from Lithuania and 3 from Latvia.

In Round of 32 Aliaksandra Sasnovich (WTA No.35) eased past Germany's Nastasja Schunk (WTA No. 146) 6-1, 6-4. The match lasted 1 hour 15 minutes. She will next take on either Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic (WTA No. 75) or Germany's Sabine Lisicki (WTA No...