The updated version of Belarus' national security concept should be absolutely overt, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich on 20 September, BelTA has lear...

Belarusians have gone through a lot to earn their sovereign right to be a single nation and live in a single state, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said at the opening of the ninth session of the House of Representative...

"The West's destructive policy has already created a lot of problems for its own citizens. Against this background, the OSCE's authority and ability to influence the processes of building confidence, security and stability in the region are rapidly ...

Belarus is holding out well against the sanctions, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said at the opening of the ninth session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the seventh convocation on 20 Septe...

The agreement on cooperation in tourism between the governments of Belarus and Sri Lanka has come into force, BeltA learned from the national legal internet portal.

“The document has been updated by 70%,” the Telegram channel informed. The list of strategic national interests of the state includes historical memory, the constitutional category “people” and their comprehensive protection.

“A frank and constructive exchange of views took place. The proposals are aimed at de-escalating the tensions,” the press service stressed.

Belarus consistently moved towards full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Head of the Main Directorate of Asia, Africa and Latin America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Bely told BelTA's YouTube channel.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated senior executives, personnel and veterans of Belarus' customs service on their professional holiday - Customs Officer's Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarus' First Deputy Premier Nikolai Snopkov has commented on the essence and key points of the Belarus-China joint declaration on establishing all-weather and all-round strategic partnership that was signed following the meeting between Belarusian ...

These persons have been stripped of their ranks and grades as punishment for committing crimes, administrative offences, and actions inconsistent with the status of a military serviceman or a prosecution service officer.

Yuri Senko and Zhao Yide discussed the expansion of Belarus' interaction with Shaanxi Province in trade, economy, logistics, and humanitarian affairs. Interregional cooperation was discussed as well as ways to step up investment cooperation.

The company intends to implement a number of R&D programs and projects to introduce new technologies and cutting-edge methods for designing in the area of unmanned aerial systems.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev, heads of diplomatic missions and diplomats ...

State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich and Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev will meet in Moscow on 21 September.

On 19 September, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Shanghai Andrei Andreyev took part in a ceremony to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Belarusian State University and Huzhou University of Zhejiang Province.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Islamic Republic of Iran Dmitry Koltsov met with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Russian Federation Dmitry Krutoi will present his credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a ceremony in the Kremlin.

Flag football is a variant of classic American football.

Early autumn on the grounds of the former Sapieha-Potocki estate in Vysokoye, Kamenets District.

On 18 September, the Belarusian society Lyos hosted a literary soiree and musical concert by the Lyanok company to mark the Day of People's Unity at the center of the international union of cultural communities Lira in Tallinn, BelTA learned from the...

Belarus and Russia are preparing joint projects in industry, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said as he met with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Aleksei Uchenov of the Russian Federation.

It is necessary to consolidate the emerging positive trends in the Belarusian economy, First Deputy Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said commenting on the GDP dynamics in January-August 2022 to a BelTA correspondent.

The ninth session of the House of Representatives will begin its work on 20 September, Chairman of the Standing Committee on State Construction, Local Self-Government and Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives Valentin Semenyako told repo...

“The citizenship bill has already been submitted to MPs, and the amnesty bill is coming soon. These issues are taking on new significance now, as they have to do with the national security of our state. Therefore, deputies need to study them very c...

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no information confirming the ban on entry of Belarusian citizens with Schengen visas to Poland and the Baltic countries.

The international situation remains very difficult, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said at a meeting of the Council of the House of Representatives, BelTA has learned.

Vladimir Andreichenko said: “We have gathered ahead of the opening of another, ninth session of the House of Representatives. The parliament will switch to a new working routine once the session begins. The session period will last for virtually on...

Today cooperation with Russia is of particular importance for Belarus in terms of increasing and directing exports flows, Belarusian the Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said.

According to the committee, as many as 156,563 Lithuania citizens, 61,448 citizens and 18,768 non-citizens of Latvia have come to Belarus since 15 April using the visa waiver. Apart from that, about 7,582 citizens of Poland have used their right to e...

Aryna Sabalenka now holds 3,470 points. Victoria Azarenka goes 21st with 1,951 points, Aliaksandra Sasnovich is up one spot at 29th place with 1,521 points.

Belarusian agricultural workers have gathered in rapeseed from 99.5% of the area under this crop, the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA.

The Belarusian delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei will take part in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 21-26 September.

The Belarusian Industrial and Innovation Forum will be held in Minsk on 20-22 September, BelTA learned from Expoforum Exhibition Company.

“In the 2022-2023 season, we are considering launching more trains to Anapa and Adler, as well as Murmansk. In addition, it is planned to launch direct trains to Pskov,” Vladimir Morozov said.

We should put our personal agendas aside and do everything to preserve the sovereignty and independence of the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum.

The memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, who preserved the Polish nation and statehood, is simply being erased from history today, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The collapse of Ukraine has already begun. Polish, Lithuanian and Latvian politicians, apparently, naively expect earn their future in the new geopolitical realities. They repeat the mistake of the late 1930s - early 1940s, the Belarusian president s...

When in alliance with East Slavic neighbors Belarusian lands made progress, while in the arms of the West - declined, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said .

The long-cherished dream of Belarusians came true. They live in one united country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum.

Belarus has a strong government and a strong united nation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum.

The reinstatement of the lost tradition of celebrating the liberation of western Belarusian lands is a response to the new attempts of the West to divide the Belarusian people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the patriotic forum.

"One thing is constant: we live on our own land. This is our land from ancient times. It's unshakable. We will not give this land to anyone," the Belarusian leader stressed.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “The date 17 September 1939 is a symbol of historical formalization of the Belarusian nation and of the sincere eagerness of Belarusians, who were separated against their will, to live in their own home as one family.”

According to initial estimates, the GDP amounted to Br122 billion in current prices or 95.1% as against January-August 2021 in comparable prices. In January-August 2022 the GDP deflator index equaled 117.2% year-on-year.

Belarus and China will resolutely condemn actions meant to offset responsibility for evil deeds of Nazi aggressors, militarist invaders and their accomplices, desecration of memory of victorious countries.

The two countries have agreed to use Belarus' transit potential by expanding cooperation in transportation and logistics. Projects involving container trains for shipping between China and Europe and between China and Belarus, the development of tran...

Belarus will celebrate the Day of People's Unity on 17 September.

The main goals of setting up the common commodity exchange market include broader adoption of transactions in national currencies, better mediation between sellers and buyers, and the establishment of fair prices for Eurasian Economic Union products ...

China will continue providing support to major manufacturing and high-tech Chinese companies willing to join the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone as resident companies. China will also actively realize a joint project, which envisages the co...

Almost 53,000 Ukrainian nationals have arrived in Belarus since 24 February, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

Belarus and Russia are planning to hold a forum of athletes, Chairwoman of the Athletes' Commission of the Russian Olympic Committee Sofya Velikaya said at the meeting in Moscow

The source pointed out that Belarus and China had timed the signing of a number of bilateral documents to the meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and China President Xi Jinping in Samarkand.

Belarus and China believe it is important to pool efforts in the area of manufacturing and processing of agricultural products and in enhancing the ability to provide population with affordable and quality food.

In line with the document priority avenues of Belarus-China cooperation include the expansion of mutual direct investments, the creation of joint high-tech innovative manufacturing enterprises, the promotion of joint business between Belarusian and C...

According to the document, the sides highly appreciate the coordinating role of the Belarus-China intergovernmental committee on cooperation in advancing the entire complex of bilateral relations.

Belarus will take an active part in practical cooperation in priority avenues within the framework of the global development initiative. Belarus will contribute to multilateral efforts designed to realize the United Nations Organization's sustainable...

The decision to launch the procedure for Belarus' accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was adopted at the summit in Samarkand.

Autumn in the multifunctional and business, sport and entertainment, residential, educational and financial complex Minsk World is the time for a profitable acquisition of prestigious real estate, which is located in the new center of the Belarusian ...

The SCO can become a global organization and address today's problems of the world order, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"The priorities of Belarus in the SCO are unchanged: effective cooperation with partners to strengthen regional security, intensive development of economic cooperation, and expansion of humanitarian ties," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

The West's attempts to keep the unipolar world order have resulted in a severe political and economic crisis, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed a meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Samarkand.

"Being guided by the main goals and principles, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization provides a real platform for an equal and respectful dialogue," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

"We are very grateful for the unanimous support of our bid to join the organization as a full member," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"We have always supported the full-scale participation in the SCO of Belarus who is a strategic partner and ally of Russia," Vladimir Putin stressed.

The Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China have established relations of all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. The corresponding Joint Declaration was adopted in Samarkand.

The "Shanghai spirit” is not only a source of strength for the growth and strengthening of the organization. It is also a guideline for the future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.

In terms of economy the Shanghai Cooperation Organization should prioritize transit and transport, food and energy security, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization should make efforts to develop reliable supply chains in the region, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he addressed a meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Samarkand.

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Ivan Melnikov.

There are all the prerequisites for the SCO to turn into the most effective regional organization, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The border agencies of Belarus and Russia discussed the status of implementation of the concerted border policy, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

The president will outline Belarus' priorities for cooperation in the SCO, including taking into account the country's bid to accede the organization as a full member.

"We need to stick together in order not just to survive but to take our place under the sun," the Belarusian head of state said.

Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi met with State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev.

The document will facilitate the integration of Ukrainian citizens into Belarusian society and will ensure prompt settlement of issues regarding their social support and labor activities.

On the main day of the summit, the parties are set to exchange views on topical regional and international issues in the light of the political and economic situation in the region.

During the talks in Samarkand Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev summed up results of bilateral cooperation in the last few years. The presidents stated that Belarus-Uzbekistan trade had quintupled in the last five years.

The informal part began with the planting of oak trees by heads of the delegations that had come for the summit. They planted a number of oak trees that made up an entire tree-lined lane of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked his Chinese counterpart for the fact that in these complicated times – the pandemic and instability in the world – the sides had found strength and resolve to advance the relations to a new level of iron brotherhood, ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Dear Chairman, I thank you for the kind words you've just said. If you want to know our attitude to the People's Republic of China and to you personally right now, you can multiply what you've said by two. You have alway...

The Telegram channel Pul Pervogo said: “[Belarusian Healthcare Minister Dmitry] Pinevich couldn't do but Xi could. The First One put on a mask upon request of Chinese friends.”

In September 2016 the leaders of Belarus and China established relations of trustful all-round strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation. An agreement in principle was reached on advancing the relations to “iron brotherhood, exempla...

President of the Belarusian NOC Viktor Lukashenko expressed hope that the restrictions on Belarusian athletes will be lifted as he talked at the expanded meeting of the NOC and ROC Athletes' Commissions in Moscow.

The clash between Russia and Europe is inevitable since a local civilizational war is already underway in the post-Soviet space, Director of the EAEU Institute Vladimir Lepekhin told the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted the Belarusian leader by saying: “Mister President, it is a great honor and a pleasure to meet with you. We've brought you the best wishes from the people of Pakistan. Both our delegation and our gover...

Pakistan fully supports Belarus' bid to accede to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Samarkand.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus has been cooperating with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for 12 years already. “Our step to join ‘the Shanghai family' as an observer was neither spontaneous nor accidental," he said.

An expanded meeting of the Athletes' Commissions of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus and the Russian Olympic Committee opened at the Luzhniki Big Sports Arena in Moscow.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is now seen in the world as the future, as a very influential pole in a multipolar global order, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming.

Right upon arrival in Samarkand for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko went to a number of bilateral meetings. The first one was a meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the host of...

In the Eurasian Economic Commission we are working on simplifying export paperwork for business, Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mikhail Myatlikov told the media.

“I believe the most important thing in today's complicated situation is to look for unconventional approaches because it will be impossible to keep working using old tricks. This is why we are going to find new ways,” Vladimir Orlovsky concluded.

Mikhail Myasnikovich suggested working together to develop a transportation and logistics megaproject able to tie together the entire territory of the Eurasian region. Experts of the two integration associations are expected to discuss the possibilit...

Viktor Khrenin said: “The main purpose of the exercise was not to demonstrate something to someone but primarily train our command bodies and army units something that is necessary during a war.”

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in the Uzbek city of Samarkand to attend the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 15-16 September.

Iran signed a memorandum of commitment for its permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the press service of the SCO summit said in a statement.

The use of CSTO forces in resolving the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is out of the question for now, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov said at a briefing for the press in Moscow on 15 September.

A Belarusian-Pakistani business forum dedicated to cooperation between the two countries in the field of woodworking was held in Minsk on the sidelines of the Lesdrevtech forestry exhibition.

"Under your leadership, Zimbabwe has achieved impressive success in socio-economic development and confidently defended its interests in the international arena," the message of greetings reads.