Ensuring biological safety in the CSTO area of responsibility has become a priority task, CSTO Deputy Secretary General Valery Semerikov said at the 10th meeting of Secretaries of the CIS Security Councils in Moscow on 3 November.

NATO is rapidly increasing its military presence on the western border of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, CSTO Deputy Secretary General Valery Semerikov said.

Rostov Oblast of Russia offers Belarus its port services, but some issues need to be resolved at the federal level, Rostov Oblast Governor Vasily Golubev said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko continued the practice of meetings with heads of Russian regions welcoming a delegation from Rostov Oblast, led by Governor Vasily Golubev, at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 3 November.

“In military cooperation, an important emphasis is placed on improving professional training through joint exercises, international games and competitions,” CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev said.

The participants of the meeting agreed to set up a joint coordinating group to implement the outlined tasks.

The political scientist also noted that in addition to spending the money of either the Polish taxpayers or the European Union (it is necessary to determine who paid for it), there is a question of serious environmental damage caused to Belovezhskaya...

Belarus' world number 7 Aryna Sabalenka lost to world number 5 Maria Sakkari of Greece, 2-6, 4-6, in the second match of the WTA Finals in Fort Worth.

Taking part in the expo are leading food industry enterprises, which showcased their best products and innovations starting with fabrication lines and equipment and ending with a broad range of foods and beverages.

Anatoly Glaz said: “You know, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs demonstrates quite an original stance. Belarus has been reaffirming its adherence to allied obligations with deeds, not words throughout its history. Including in the current co...

The KGB chief explained that the West is trying to destroy the Belarusian economy and get rid of Belarusian enterprises as competitors on the global market. “The Republic of Belarus is a valuable resource. There is something to divvy up here,” Iv...

Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko noted that representatives of the defense, security, and law enforcement agencies had come to Naftan as one of Vitebsk Oblast's flagship enterprises on an information mission.

Igor Butkevich noted that Belarus' visa-waiver program has become an irritating factor for the governments of the Baltic states.

The parties agreed to advance ties in development of projects in landscaping architecture and development projects of various functional purposes, including with the use of 3D visualization.

Director of the export promotion center Arkady Murzayev also spoke about the difference of the BUCE from ordinary electronic trading platforms.

“The parties discussed a proposal to form a consortium of national strategic development institutions of the EAEU member states - the Eurasian Agency for Strategic Initiatives. As part of the work in this area, a package of documents on the develop...

The meeting is expected to discuss topical issues of international and regional security, including the development of the situation in the post-Soviet space in the context of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

The Belarusian mechanical engineering company Amkodor plans to increase the supply of equipment to Russia's Rostov Oblast. The matter was discussed during a meeting between the company's representatives and Sergei Sizikov, Minister of Housing and Uti...

According to Yuri Chebotar, by focusing on manufacturing industry as the main growth point Petrikov District has been able to demonstrate a faster development pace in comparison to the rest of the oblast.

The work on the agreement on the common gas market in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is on the home stretch, while the work on the creation of the common oil market is proceeding in line with the schedule, official representative of the Eurasian ...

Soft financing of industrial projects in the EAEU will be available primarily to aircraft industry, microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, machine tool building, and mechanical engineering, official representative of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC...

The defense minister stressed that, despite what is happening, Belarus and Russia have achieved great results in military cooperation this year.

The other day Aleksandr Lukashenko announced he would meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The implementation of integration projects is likely to become one of the topics of the presidents' talks. The sides had previously agreed that Ru...

“As for the Belarusian People's Congress, we believe that we are pioneers in this field. Although, of course, the People's Republic of China has good experience in this matter. Even the president in China is elected by the National People's Congres...

The world market of microelectronics is very monopolized, Georgy Grits said. More than 50% of microchips, or 1.2 trillion units worth more than one and a half trillion U.S. dollars, is actually produced in two places: Chinese Taiwan and the Republic ...

Belarus and Russia are now engaged in joint import-substituting projects. Most of them will be implemented by enterprises of the Industry Ministry.

“The House of Representatives kicked off the work on the bill on the Belarusian People's Congress right after the constitutional referendum. A lot of work was done. Most importantly it was as open as possible. Working on the document were MPs, memb...

The bill on the Belarusian People's Congress is a truly people's document, Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko said at the seminar to discuss the legal framework for the Belarusian People's Congress.

The bill on the Belarusian People's Congress will pass the first reading before the end of the year, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko said at the seminar to discuss the legal framework for the Be...

“The world has entered an era of severe turbulence. Today no one can clearly predict what scenario events will unfold over the next decade,” said Vladimir Andreichenko.

As is known, this money is to be used to launch production of import-substituting products in Belarus. Belarus has the necessary competencies, but in order to fully meet the needs of the Russian market after the withdrawal of Western companies, Belar...

Three tournaments will take place at the Baranovichi Ice Palace. About 210 fledgling athletes from all over the country will take part in the second stage of Belarus' open cup in figure skating. Most of the children will come from Gomel, Minsk, Baran...

The CIS Capitals of Culture status is usually granted to non-capital cities of the CIS member states. The project is known for an extensive, exciting and diverse program of cultural and humanitarian events.

The measures taken in Belarus are a response to the actions of the country's opponents, Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said as he met with labor collectives to brief them on ongoing military and political developments in Belarus and abroad, BelTA ha...

Mozyr Engineering Plant is gaining a foothold in the market of the Republic of Bashkortostan of the Russian Federation as part of production cooperation and close partnerships.

The pavilion showcases Belarus' achievements in key economic sectors: woodworking, automotive industry, petrochemical industry, light industry, agriculture and food production, pharmaceuticals and medicine, science, technology and education, and tour...

The bills were put out for public discussion on 24 October. They were posted in special sections of the Legal Forum of Belarus. Those who want to contribute their views will still be able to do it on 2 November.

2 November 1939 saw one of the life-changing events in the history of Belarus.

Belarus' participation in the operation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization was discussed as well as progress in fulfilling resolutions of extraordinary sessions of the Collective Security Council. Next year's scheduled events were also me...

According to the source, in the last 24 hours the Polish border crossing Bobrowniki (Berestovitsa on the Belarusian side) cleared only 5% of the normal number of trucks or about one semi-truck per hour.

“You should know the president's theses by heart regarding the current situation in the country, in the world. It was said that everyone should work hard and effectively,” said Natalya Kochanova.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian head of state.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko invited athletes from the SCO countries to take part in the 2023 CIS Games as he spoke at a session of the Heads of Government Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on 1 November.

The West has created the preconditions for perhaps the worst economic crisis in history since the Second World War, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko said.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei has met with Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Stanislav Zas who is on a working visit to Belarus, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Mini...

The results of the social and economic development of Minsk in January-September were reviewed at a session of the Minsk City Council. Taking part in the meeting was Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, President's Represent...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Belarus' priorities within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization remain unchanged and are in full compliance with the organization's key document – the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Charter."

Roman Golovchenko remarked that the enhancement of Eurasian cooperation accelerates the transition towards a multipolar world order and plays a major role in the establishment of an open multilateral trade system.

BelTA's photo exhibition “One Country, One Destiny: 1939-2022” will be on display at the Grodno Oblast Executive Committee through 14 November.

Topical issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation, the upcoming contacts between the foreign ministries were discussed during the meeting.

Belarus has never created problems for its neighbors or the international community, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko said.

CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas told Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko about Belarus' priorities during its CSTO presidency in 2023, BelTA has learned.

Облака окутали участок Цзиньшаньлин Великой Китайской стены, который находится на территории уезда Луаньпин провинции Хэбэй на севере ...

The term of office of the CSTO secretary general should be extended in the future, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Stanislav Zas on 1 November to discuss the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

Belarus and the UAE maintain constructive steady cooperation, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Belarusian National Assembly Andrei Savinykh told reporters.

Ten million tonnes of grain, including rapeseed and maize, has been threshed in Belarus, BelTA learned from Head of the Crop Production Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Ministry of Belarus Nikolai Leshik.

The parties are set to discuss the issues of Belarusian-Emirati relations, including those between the legislative bodies of the two countries, strengthening of trade and economic cooperation, mutual support in international organizations.

Belarus' Permanent Representative to the UN Valentin Rybakov called the sanctions against Belarus illegal as he spoke at a meeting of the UN Security Council on 31 October.

The exposition of BSU will display achievements of its scientists and researchers in mechanical and instrument-making, chemistry and medicine, food industry and biotechnologies.

China is against external interference in the internal affairs of Belarus, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Geng Shuang said in his speech at a meeting of the UN Security Council convened to discuss the Ryanair Flight 4978 incident i...

World number 7 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus notched a comeback win on the opening night of round-robin play at the WTA Finals to top world number 2 Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 3-6, 7-6(7-5), 7-5 in Fort Worth.

Aleksandr Lukashenko has wished the president of Algeria good health, happiness and wellbeing, and also peace and prosperity to the Algerian people.

The draft agreement has been approved as the basis for negotiations. The Defense Ministry has been authorized to conduct negotiations and sign the agreement if the parties come to terms within the scope of the approved draft.

Belarus stated that the audio record allegedly made by an air traffic controller and shared by the USA with ICAO's investigation team is a forgery and a lie.

Belarusian manufacturers are represented during the 25th international expo of chemical industry and science Khimia, which is taking place in Moscow on 31 October – 3 November. Taking part in the expo are top Belarusian petrochemical companies.

A consultative seminar took place in Minsk to consider the possibility of using Kazakhstan's experience for organizing digital exchange trade in carbon quotas in Belarus. Leading experts in the sphere of ecology and green energy took part in it.

Over 306,000 foreigners have visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus.

Andrei Konyushko also commented on the instruction of the head of state to launch new promising enterprises in the region. A list of 134 projects has been drafted. Eight projects worth Br819 million have already been implemented and 665 jobs have bee...

The United States, using Ukraine, finally deprived the European Union of its ambitions to become a world center of power, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of MGIMO at the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexey Kuznetsov tol...

The event was organized with the assistance of the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Belarus in the People's Republic of China and the Consulate General of Belarus in Chongqing.

The Eurasian integration should not be confined solely to the post-Soviet space. Iran and Mongolia can also become candidates to join this integration process, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of MGIMO at the Russian...

The Union State is a successful example and a cornerstone of the development of integration in Eurasia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of MGIMO at the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexey Kuznetsov told a press conferen...

Over the 25 days of October, the consumer price index fell by 1%, Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters after delivering a report to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.

Vitebsk Oblast of Belarus and the Chinese province of Jiangxi signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of economy, education, healthcare, sport and other sectors.

The Nancy Richey Group is the first to kick off the 2022 WTA Finals Fort Worth. On Monday, world number 7 Aryna Sabalenka will face world number 2 Ons Jabeur. Sabalenka leads 2-1 head-to-head with Jabeur.

"They discussed joint activities to boost physical edcuation and sports, to improve the functioning of sports facilities, hold competitions with the participation of Belarusian teams. The parties also exchanged opinions and proposals on the prospects...

The WTA rankings are topped by Iga Swiatek of Poland, while Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus goes 7th with 2,970 points. Victoria Azarenka is 26th with 1,597 points, Aliaksandra Sasnovich – 31dt with 1,428 points.

According to Roman Golovchenko, the private sector, manufacturers, and retailers needed some time in order to understand the changes and rework their routines. “Initially it was a certain shock, worries about what needs to be done and how. Those ar...

The government of Belarus is satisfied with the export performance. The foreign trade surplus has reached $3.5 billion, and next month this figure may hit $4 billion, Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters after delivering a report to Belaru...

The Minsk World Multifunctional complex, located in the new center of gravity of the Belarusian capital, invites you to take a trip to the Western Europe quarter!`

During his report to the head of state, Roman Golovchenko said that the GDP decline was stopped in July 2022: “GDP added 0.2% in September and another 0.3% up is expected in October.”

Mogilev is hosting a delegation from Bulgan Province of Mongolia. It includes the governor, representatives of agriculture, culture, specialists in supply and food, heads of districts and entrepreneurs.

Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed those who do not want to stick to the rules and who make unreasonable claims to the government: “I would like to emphasize that those who today put forward unclear, unrightful demands to the government and are unwilli...

The Belarusian leader cautioned those, who are disinclined to follow the rules and present unjustified demands to the government: “‘We will quit,' they say. Okay but with certain consequences. I've also warned you about it. Feel free to quit, we ...

“On 1-3 November CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas will make a working trip to Belarus where he is scheduled to meet with the highest political and military leadership of the country,” said the spokesman.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed to complete the harvesting campaign by 7 November as he met with Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko to receive his report.

My instruction was very clear and it should be fulfilled: we are reliable payers and we are ready to pay our debts, after all, we do not owe that much to the West.

The Botanical Garden attracts residents and guests of Minsk at any time of the year. It features a variety of plants from both Belarus and abroad. The Botanical Garden is especially beautiful in autumn.

The economy of Belarus is showing signs of recovery, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko to receive his report on 31 October.

"In the near future, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and I will meet once again to sum up the results of the year and plan, at least at the level of presidents, our tasks for the coming year," the Belarusian leader said.

Maize for grain was harvested from an area of 145,000ha (56.4%), producing 1.003 million tonnes with the average yield at 70.1 centners per hectare. Maize meant for silage and green fodder was harvested from an area of 917,500 hectares, or 94.4% of t...

“Automobile transport and the road sector are one of the most important and dynamically developing industries of the national economy,” the message of greetings reads.

A maple alley, Memory of Generations, was planted in Minsk on 29 October. The new alley is located next to the Slepyanka water system.

Evgeny Shestakov expressed confidence that the further realization of the potential of Belarusian-Turkish relations, especially in the economic sector, would fully contribute to the strengthening of the ties of friendship between the Republic of Bela...

The Symbol of Unity 2022, a joint project of the Patriots of Belarus public association and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, has already traveled the roads of memory in different regions.

According to Chairman of the State Border Committee of Belarus Anatoly Lappo, all the border security efforts are now focused on the entry to Belarus.

"The energy crisis presented new opportunities for the industry. Demand for Belarusian peat briquettes and dry peat surged. In January-September 2022 export shipments rose by 2.3 times in comparison with the same period of last year to 140,000 tonnes...

Valery Kovalev noted that the Belarusian peat plants Glinka and Vitebsktorf had been granted accreditation for sales to China. The official reminded that the first train loaded with peat was sent to China in September by the peat-extracting enterpris...