During his visit to the BNBC, the head of state toured the facility manufacturing modern feed for the needs of the agricultural industry. The products are already a big export item.

The first question the president asked right after the arrival was: “What are we going to do next?” The head of state was informed that almost a hundred facilities had already been put into operation since the start of construction works.

The president will also tour the production facilities of the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation, visit a plant that makes feed for cattle and poultry, a research center and a biotech manufacturing facility. The head of state will be brief...

The government-regulated economy is the kind of economic model that proves to be the most resilient in the times of global turbulence, Chief Academic Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vasily Gursky said at a press briefing on t...

The Presidium of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus has adopted a statement in connection with the parliamentary hearings on Belarus in the European Parliament, BelTA learned from the press service of the upper house of p...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent a welcome message to participants of the 28th edition of the Minsk International Film Festival Listapad.

Aleksandr Volfovich said he had met with Secretary of Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev. Matters concerning the security of the Union State of Belarus and Russia and a number of other things were raised during the meeting.

Vladimir Makei and Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed topical matters concerning bilateral relations. Close attention was paid to the realization of top-level agreements and to bilateral events, which are supposed to take place soon.

As a new resident of the China-Belarus industrial park Beltamozhservice intends to implement a massive investment project, which envisages the construction of a transportation and logistics hub.

Kirill Koroteyev noted that Belarus' national pavilion and the industrial park's pavilion will be opened at the 5th China International Import Expo in Shanghai one of these days. The executive noted: “It will be the fifth time we are going to parti...

Vladimir Makei chairs the National Commission of the Republic of Belarus for UNESCO. He spoke highly of the efforts of the National Library to promote international humanitarian cooperation.

The China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone expects the 100th resident company this year, Head of the Great Stone Park Administration Aleksandr Yaroshenko told the media.

An agreement was signed between the governments of Belarus and Rostov Oblast on cooperation in trade, economy, science, technology and social and cultural affairs.

Scheduled maintenance of the giant bison sculpture on the border of Brest Oblast and Minsk Oblast is to be completed by mid-December.

Belarusian enterprises are helping out Russian producers to replace imported components, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with Governor of Rostov Oblast of Russia Vasily Golubev.

Belarus is pursuing a consistent policy to prevent the glorification of all forms and manifestations of fascism, to get the genocide of the Belarusian people recognized and to highlight the fact that the Belarusian people sustained tremendous losses ...

Roman Golovchenko said: “Positive changes are happening in our trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. There is steady positive dynamics. Trade turnover is the key indicator. This year's trade has surpassed the figure registered in the same ...

Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) and the Istanbul Commodity Exchange (İstanbul Ticaret Borsası, İSTİB) will joint efforts to develop exchange trade in farm produce and timber.

“Today, cyber security issues acquire the greatest relevance, and it is still unknown what is more terrible: cyber warfare or a military aggression,” said Aleksandr Volfovich.

A monument to People's Poet of Belarus Yakub Kolas was unveiled in the town of Stolbtsy to mark his 140th anniversary

The CIS election observation mission has begun to monitor preparations for the presidential election in Kazakhstan, BelTA learned from the mission's headquarters.

Belarus is concerned over militarization of Poland and its aggressive intentions, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.

The world is witnessing the resurgence of the neo-fascist ideology, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told reporters following the 10th meeting of Secretaries of the CIS Security Councils in Moscow on 3 November.

Unfortunately, the attempts that the Russian Federation is making today are not perceived normally by the political leadership of Ukraine. Instead of reasoning with Zelensky, the collective West is adding fuel to the fire," Aleksandr Volfovich said.

"It is inadmissible. It does not matter whether these are tactical or strategic nuclear weapons. This will lead to irreversible consequences, the death of civilization,” said Aleksandr Volfovich.

The CIS member states are facing common challenges and risks related to outside interference. This matter was discussed at the 10th meeting of Secretaries of the CIS Security Councils in Moscow on 3 November.

"The events that took place this year in the CSTO area of responsibility showed the need to optimize CSTO's crisis response mechanisms," Valery Semerikov said.

Speaking about the prospects of industrial cooperation with Belarus, the head of the region said: “It is obvious that the time has come to do this. Import substitution and substitution of what we did not have and now must have in order to move forw...

Among the awardees there are many employees of the agricultural industry.

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...