Natalya Kochanova and Sergey Lavrov discussed a broad range of matters concerning bilateral relations and interaction in the international scene while focusing on the advancement of interparliamentary ties.

In January-October 2022 the Belarusian steel mill BMZ smelted about 1.7 million tonnes of steel. Steel production is expected to exceed 2 million tonnes this year. “All the products have been shipped to customers. Performance tasks are being fulfil...

“The EEC Council has received proposals on the agenda of the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council slated to take place in Bishkek on 9 December,” Iya Malkina said.

The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is interested in expanding the presence of the ICRC in Belarus and interacting with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Head of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Minist...

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is an organ of the African Union. Its first session took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in March 2004.

Attending the meeting was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Santiago Perez Benitez.

Belarus is ready to increase supplies of fertilizers and foodstuffs to Africa, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he talked to Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament Fortune Char...

“First of all, let me congratulate you on the success of the first session of the Pan-African Parliament of the sixth convocation. With your experience and knowledge, you are confidently solving the tasks of strengthening the role and authority of ...

“With great pleasure we invite you and the delegation of the Pan-African Parliament to visit Belarus at any time convenient for you. You will learn about our economic potential by visiting industrial and agricultural enterprises, educational instit...

The parties discussed cooperation between Amkodor and Leningrad Oblast. The delegation members visited the permanent exposition of Amkodor's machines and workshops.

"All of this is achievable only with the efficient use of resources and a clear plan of action. For its part, the state is consistently taking measures to ensure the effective symbiosis of ‘economy-environment',” Belarusian Deputy Economy Ministe...

“The conversation centered around the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Holy See, the interaction of the Vatican and Minsk, as well as the current state of things of the Roman Catholic Church in the Re...

“In general, the goals that Belarus and African countries have are largely the same. They are peace, economic development, improvement of living standards and, eventually, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Belarusians are pea...

All enterprises of Belarusian Cement Company will be involved in the production of building materials for the Northern Waterfront construction project, Director General of Belarusian Cement Company Aleksandr Dovgalo said.

Belarus is very interested in cooperation with Arab partners, Aleksei Podvolotsky said.

Taking part in the signing ceremony were Director General of Belarusian Cement Company Aleksandr Dovgalo and founder of Emaar Properties and investor in the Northern Waterfront project Mohamed Ali Alabbar.

The Belarusian tractor manufacturer MTZ stands ready to expand cooperation with the Udmurt Republic of Russia, MTZ Director General Vitaly Vovk said during the talks with Governor of the Russian region Aleksandr Brechalov.

From 24 February to 25 November 15,890 people arrived in Belarus directly from the territory of Ukraine. 40,693 citizens of Ukraine came to Belarus via Poland, 8,623 – via Lithuania and 1,658 - via Latvia.

Nadezhda Lazarevich added: “We've also discussed a number of economic matters regarding which we are going to build relations next year in order to increase trade turnover between Minsk and St Petersburg.”

Belarus takes a humanistic approach to history, Polish political expert Mateusz Piskorski said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.

At the meeting to discuss the development of the agricultural industry of Gomel Oblast on 25 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko explained what freedom and independence mean for the Belarusian people, BelTA has learned.

On the fourth day of the games the Belarusian team won three medals. Gold was claimed by Viktar Staselovich, Ilya Shymanovich, Hryhory Pekarski and Ruslan Skamaroshka in the men's 4x50 medley.

“I just want to warn you all in a friendly way: the upcoming year 2023 will be a litmus test for you. You can't go on like this, and we won't. Therefore, think about how you will live and earn money,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

Head of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee Viktor Lukashenko has sent birthday greetings to President of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia Gagik Tsarukyan.

Only with hard work can we reverse the negative trends in the agricultural sector of Gomel Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development of the agricultural industry of Gomel Oblast.

The decision to focus on food production in Belarus has proved right, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the development of the agricultural industry of Gomel Oblast.

Since the beginning of the year, the Development Bank has financed 1,000 SME projects to the tune of around Br300 million.

The president will hear reports on the state of affairs in agriculture and the contribution of Gomel Oblast to the development of the agricultural industry of Belarus.

Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky met with Major General Dr. Jassem Mohammed Al Marzouki, Commander-General of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior of the UAE.

Belarus and Russia will always stand together, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova said as she met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Parliament Vyacheslav Volodin.

The document was signed by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova and the Chairwoman of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko.

"Over the years the Palace of the Republic has hosted a number of historical events that had a huge impact on the development of the Republic of Belarus as an independent and sovereign state and that made the building on Oktyabrskaya Square the call...

Roman Golovchenko pointed out: “It is important that all the models we offer to Krasnodar Territory are anti-sanction ones, as we say. They don't use components from manufacturers from unfriendly countries, this is why there are no manufacturing ri...

"We are proud of the results of the joint work with MTZ. These results are very timely, especially for Krasnodar Territory, which is the breadbasket of Russia, guarantor of its food security," Veniamin Kondratyev noted.

"But Americans want to strike down Europe with one blow and get closer to China via Russia. Naturally by stomping all over Russia. Unreal things. American military don't look like fools but it is absolutely unreal to launch such a war on such a front...

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich took part in the Responsible Business Forum organized by the UN Global Compact Network in Belarus.

The agenda of the event includes 41 items regarding mutual trade, technical and customs tariff regulation, labeling, cooperation in industry, medicine and digitalization.

“Now it is very important to consolidate all our friends. In this context, we considered our visit to the Syrian Arab Republic at the invitation of the prime minister of the country. Yesterday we had a very fruitful meeting. We discussed everything...

Foreign direct investment on a net basis in Belarusian free economic zones increased 1.7 times in January-September, Deputy Economy Minister Alesya Abramenko said reviewing performance of Belarusian free economic zones.

"This is a landmark visit. We have been waiting for it for a long time. I think it is very timely given the international political and economic situation. This is a good opportunity to compare notes, discuss the current situation, discuss what we ha...

Mogilev is hosting the 11th session of the CIS Council for Interregional and Cross-Border Cooperation.

When asked whether Belarus' Armed Forces may enter Ukraine's territory, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Total nonsense. If we use the Armed Forces, personnel to get involved in this conflict, we will add nothing to it. On the contrary, we will make thi...

“Any problem should always be solved through negotiations, through dialogue, at the negotiating table, finding a consensus. One should know how to make an agreement and find ways to meet the other party halfway and make a step forward to achieve th...

The Belarusian parliamentary delegation led by Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova is paying an official visit to Russia on 24-25 November on the invitation of Chairperson of the Federation Council of...

Leader of the Belarusian national team Dzinara Alimbekava finished 6th with two penalties in the women's sprint. The event was won by Anastasiya Goreyeva from Moscow Oblast, who surpassed the Belarusian by 50.3 seconds. Second was Natalia Gerbulova f...

In case anyone decides to attack Belarus and Russia, the response will be very hard, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he answered questions from Russian journalists.

Aleksandr Volfovich noted that a memorandum of cooperation in security was signed following the talks between the State Secretariat of the Security Council of Belarus and the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

"We would like to keep on going along this way and set up plants to assemble grain harvesters, forage harvesters and special-purpose vehicles on MAZ chassis," the prime minister said.

Belarus and Vietnam have the same opinion of the challenges and threats that affect global security, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media after his meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Public Security T...

In terms of results, we have something to boast about. Last year, our trade approached $350 million. In January-September of this year we hit $385.5 million having surpassed last year's figure, Roman Golovchenko noted.

Belarus' Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky is taking part in the 25th session of the General Assembly of the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) in Abu Dhabi.

The Belarusian prime minister is set to meet with Governor of Krasnodar Territory Veniamin Kondratyev.

The elite round draw will take place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on 8 December. The matches are scheduled for spring 2023. The final tournament featuring 16 teams will take place in Hungary on 17 May-2 June 2023.

It is important to create a place where people can come to have a walk and enjoy a day out, Founder of Emaar Properties, investor in the Northern Waterfront project Mohamed Ali Alabbar told journalists as he laid out plans to build a park.

It included medicines, children's clothes and footwear.

The visit of the Belarusian delegation to Syria is very important for us, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said as he met with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko.

The parties expressed interest in developing mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and Vietnam and outlined the promising areas of cooperation.

Bilateral cooperation was high on the agenda of a meeting between Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov and a delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam headed by Minister of Public Security To Lam.

More than 20 Turkish companies expressed their interest in buying Belarusian biofuel. The relevant negotiations were held as part of the BUCE's participation in MUSIAD EXPO in Istanbul.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Minsk on 27-28 November.

The Belarusian head of state is convinced that if Ukraine does not want people dying, especially in huge numbers, then the conflict must be stopped.

The parties exchanged views on the situation in the region, discussed further steps to implement the agreements reached following the talks between the heads of government of Belarus and Syria.

“In general, we have mutual intention to work together for the benefit of our countries. We are looking for all possible mechanisms to intensify interaction,” the Belarusian ambassador to Syria stressed.

The Belarusian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education (BelMAPO) and the University of Medical Sciences of Havana signed a cooperation agreement during the working visit of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry delegation to the Republic of Cuba.

An agreement to develop cooperation in forensics between Belarus and Vietnam was reached during a working visit of a delegation of the State Forensic Examination Committee of Belarus to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

“Today we are ready for the most frank and detailed conversation on all issues, primarily in trade and economic sector. Despite difficult economic conditions, logistical and financial difficulties we are still looking for ways to expand Belarusian-...

Head of the FEZ Minsk administration Anatoly Buben met with the delegation of the Udmurt Republic led by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Udmurt Republic Konstantin Suntsov on 23 November.

St. Petersburg Days will be held in Minsk in April 2023. Such a decision was taken at the meeting of Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev with St. Petersburg Deputy Governor Kirill Polyakov.

Thus, 71.7% of the country's population have received one dose of the vaccine, 70.6% have been fully vaccinated.

According to him, two out of 17 documents that were on the agenda were discussed separately and were not signed. One of them was a draft decision of the heads of state on providing assistance to Armenia.

“He appeared wearing this T-shirt, something else, this fleece jacket that seemed to be unwashed for a long time, he greeted someone, shook hands with someone and they provided him with HIMARS worth two hundred million dollars or some Javelins. It'...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belarus is taking over the presidency over the Collective Security Treaty Organization in a period of a systemic crisis of international relations. The unprecedented deterioration of the military and political situation ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the expansion of partnership ties with global players such as China would contribute to the enhancement of the Collective Security Treaty Organization's standing in the international scene.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The military component of the Collective Security Treaty Organization is an inalienable component of the organization. The organization was essentially built around it 20 years ago."

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “In the context of the growing relevance of biological security problems we suggest organizing a session of the relevant coordinating council of authorized bodies of the organization's member states in Belarus."

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the resolution of crisis situations and the prevention of further destabilization in the Collective Security Treaty Organization's responsibility area should remain in the center of attention.

Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that at a meeting of the CSTO leaders in Moscow on 16 May he spoke about the importance of analysis and projections in the organization's work.

Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the information and psychological operations that the West and primarily NATO focus heavily on in the course of the information war in Ukraine's territory.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “These are fundamental goals: to increase our unity, reduce the level of tensions, and address contradictions between them for the sake of strengthening the organization itself, for the sake of ensuring security and stabi...

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that mass media have been recently speculating that the life and the fate of the Collective Security Treaty Organization depend on the outcome of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.

BelAZ Chief Designer Aleksandr Naskovets made a few comments about negotiations, which had taken place in the Industry and New Technologies Ministry of Tajikistan. According to the source, due to terrain peculiarities in Tajikistan quarries over ther...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “A lot of what we've discussed should certainly remain secret. But I am an experienced man already. Not a young politician anymore. It was the first time we'd had such an honest and sincere conversation. We came to terms ...

The message reads: “Within the framework of planned rotation the heads of state decided to appoint Kazakhstan's representative Imangali Tasmagambetov CSTO secretary general for a period of three years starting on 1 January 2023.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Effective positioning of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in the system of international relations by advancing cooperation with international organizations and third countries represents a key factor for our ...

“Mechanisms without military force. We have yet to finalize work on the matter of using flexible ‘political' tools or so-called soft power, if you want. The kind of soft power that Western countries actively us such as consultations, monitoring, ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The ongoing crisis of the architecture of international and regional security is directly affecting our organization, too. The Collective Security Treaty Organization is being subjected to various challenges and threats ...

Aleksandr Lukashenko went on saying: “But one has to understand that it is a conflict between two neighboring states, which are close and friendly to us. It is the reason. Not because we want to please one side to the detriment of the other one. Ar...

Belarus and Syria intend to increase mutual trade, co-chairman of the Belarusian-Syrian commission on trade, economic and technical cooperation Dmitry Pantus said during a visit of the Belarusian delegation to Syria.

According to Kirill Polyakov, MAZ delivered about 900 gas-powered buses to St. Petersburg as the city was renewing its vehicle pool. The new gas buses have proved to be eco-friendly and efficient.

Agreements reached today will expand and strengthen multifaceted cooperation between Belarus and Syria, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at an extended-format meeting with Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous.

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the importance of preserving allied relations: “In this frantic and rapidly changing world, our allied relations must remain firm. We should not allow anyone to get us embroiled into dispute, to plant seeds of disagr...

It is important to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine and start peace talks, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council in Yerevan.

On 23 November the International Military Cooperation Department of the Belarusian Defense Ministry hosted Military Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus (concurrently) Brig Naveen Kuma...

The development of the country's pharmaceutical industry is taking on new significance now, Chief Academic Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vasily Gursky said at the opening of the international conference Belarusian Medicines...

"Now is the time to substantively discuss military and political cooperation, as well as security in the CSTO. These matters are becoming increasingly relevant. It is no coincidence that we have held four meetings this year, both via video link and i...

“Something that was impossible to imagine even 2-3 years ago. Nuclear rhetoric of individual Western leaders is way over the top. The Polish leadership declares readiness to host nuclear weapons in the country,” he said.

Trade between Belarus and St. Petersburg amounted to more than $1.5 billion in January-September, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said at a meeting with St. Petersburg Vice Governor Kirill Polyakov.

A protocol of the meeting of the Belarus-St. Petersburg working group on industrial cooperation and joint innovative projects was signed in Minsk on 23 November.

According to Piotr Parkhomchik, the overall completion rate of the second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is over 97%. In his words, startup and commissioning of the primary equipment and auxiliary equipment is now in progress. The unit is...