Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the people of Spain as the country celebrates National Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.  

The head of state noted that this holiday symbolizes the nation’s will to independently shape its development path and serves as a good occasion to highlight the country’s achievements. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated cultural workers on their professional holiday, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. 

Belarus' Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India and concurrently to Sri Lanka Mikhail Kasko attended a session of the Sri Lankan Parliament, during which a decision was made to establish a friendship group with Belarus. 

Russia and Belarus need to establish an independent digital space, editor-in-chief of PolitRussia, political scientist Ruslan Ostashko said. 

 

Belarus’ Consul General in St. Petersburg Nikolai Rogozhnik visited the production site of the Empirium company in Kirovsk District of Leningrad Oblast.

The nationwide voluntary campaign Bringing Forests Back to Life kicked off in Belarus on 11 October. The initiative is dedicated to the Year of Improvement.

Staff from the State Secretariat of the Security Council of Belarus participated in the Bringing Forests Back to Life campaign, planting around 10,000 spruce and pine saplings.

The large-scale campaign aims to increase green spaces across the country, create comfortable and healthy living conditions, and make reclaimed lands productive. As part of the initiative, trees and shrubs will be planted in residential areas, forest...

On the instruction of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, a number of measures are being taken to bring the armed forces to the highest level of combat readiness for inspection purposes.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with General Director of Kazakhstan’s Rodina Agrofirm Ivan Sauer and the founder of the BELOSTAN.KZ company.

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov (2010-2014) explained the reasons for the degradation of politicians in EU countries in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

Poland and the Baltic states are pursuing an irrational policy on the border with Belarus, the national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

The reporters wondered whether the Belarusian leader could share any new details. “I guess you know everything. The conversation focused on proposals of the United States of America back then and Putin confirmed it. On the USA’s proposals concern...

Today, Minsk is home to 107,700 small and medium-sized enterprises. Their share in the city’s tax revenue exceeds 36%.

Natalya Kochanova said: “The Union State [of Belarus and Russia] is a unique integration association and can serve as an example for many integration associations."

The continental forum's program consists of endurance races and beach sprints.

U.S. President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists of the Channel One Russia on the sidelines of the CIS summit.

The former Ukrainian prime minister shared his observations of the actions and statements of modern politicians and state leaders at various meetings and summits.

The Open Belarusian Aircraft Sport Championship is underway at the Mogilev aero club of the Voluntary Society for Assistance to the Army, Aviation, and Navy (DOSAAF) on 8-12 October, featuring pilots demonstrating top-level flying skills.

The bill expresses Belarus’ consent to the binding nature of the treaty, which is necessary for the treaty to come into force. It also specifies the government agencies, which are authorized to manage the joint electricity market from the Belarusia...

The representative of the Labor and Social Security Ministry emphasized that the main support measures for families with children are in place at both the national and regional levels.

As of 1 October 2025, a total of 149,250 large families have opened deposit accounts in Belarus under the family capital program, including 82,600 deposit accounts to the total amount of $826 million and 66,600 deposit accounts totaling Br1.76 billio...

He said this format would, among other things, make it possible to bring all key regional bodies into the fold of tight cooperation.

The corresponding decision was made at the CIS Heads of State Council in Tajikistan on 10 October.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and other leaders of the CIS countries held closed‑door talks lasting about an hour following the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council in Dushanbe.

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is one of the factors ensuring the resilience of the international stability and security system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan said at a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council in Dush...

The Belarusian National Center for Marketing hosted the meeting between Director of the National Center for Marketing Nikolai Borisevich and Charge d'Affaires ad interim of Qatar in Belarus Hamoud Saleh Al-Saadi.   

Natalya Eismont noted: “[Aleksandr Lukashenko’s participation in informal meetings of the leaders of the CIS states] is a tradition of many years. Once the invitation is received, we will surely accept it.”

The question posed to the minister of foreign affairs concerned the behavior of certain partners in integration structures who do not fully terminate their participation but, for example, suspend it, while continuing to use certain channels of com...

The decision made by the heads of the CIS member states was announced by President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, the country chairing the CIS this year.

“The parties discussed practical ways to increase trade and coordinated approaches to holding joint events for representatives of the two countries' business communities,” the embassy said.

The briefing highlighted the main events and meetings scheduled by the program of the first Belarus-Kazakhstan Agricultural Forum, which will be held in Astana on 23 October during the KazAgro/KazFarm 2025 exhibition.

“Following the visit, the defense chiefs of both countries agreed to intensify cooperation across all the areas of mutual interest,” the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry informed. 

Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont shared some details of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s international contacts on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Tajikistan.

For each program the main objectives, state customers, leading implementing organizations, and funding volumes have been specified. The resolution comes into force after its official publication.

Leaders of the CIS countries signed a package of documents following the CIS summit in Dushanbe.

Vladimir Borovikov’s negotiations at the Industry and Trade Ministry focused on the enhancement of interaction in the field of product standardization and certification. 

China is one of Belarus' primary partners in electronic exchange trading, ranking second only to Russia in terms of mutual trade volume.

Director of Belarus’ National Center for Marketing Nikolai Borisevich met with member of the Executive Board of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Giyasettin Eyyüpkoca.

“We are looking forward to the active participation of your delegates in the upcoming III Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security scheduled for the end of October,” the president told his CIS counterparts. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the strategic directions for the activities of the CIS as he spoke at a narrow-format meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council on 10 October.

Nearly 9.5 million tonnes of grain, including rapeseed and corn, have been harvested in Belarus so far, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry. 

The intensification of integration efforts among Eurasian states is becoming a lasting trend, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajikistan on 10 October.

The Commonwealth leaders need to reinforce their economic foundations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajikistan on 10 October. 

The absolute priority is to ensure security and preserve peace in the CIS, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a narrow-format meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council on 10 October.

Combating terrorism, strengthening border security, and fighting transnational crime have become components of national security for every CIS state, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajiki...

The CIS summit in Dushanbe has brought together friends and partners united by common interests and a desire to develop cooperation, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan said as he opened a narrow-format meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council.

In the quarterfinal, the world's top-ranked player defeated Kazakhstan's world number 9 Elena Rybakina, 6-3, 6-3. In the semifinal, the Belarusian will face World No.6 Jessica Pegula of the USA.

On the sidelines of the 10th Finopolis Forum of Innovative Financial Technologies held in Sochi, Russia, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Aleksandr Yegorov held talks with Deputy Governor of the Bank of Laos Soulysak Thamnuvong...

India is deeply committed to enhancing the skills of both its own specialists and those from partner nations,  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus H.E. Ashok Kumar said at the ITEC Day event in Minsk on 9 October, BelTA ...

The roadmap was signed by Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and Chairman of the Management Committee of Russia’s Gazprom Alexey Miller.

Upon arrival at the Palace of Nations, the Belarusian president was welcomed by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. 

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov attended a regular meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council that was held in Dushanbe, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Ahead of the organization’s 35th anniversary next year, a number of initiatives to strengthen its global standing are planned, including the establishment of the CIS Plus format and granting observer status to the SCO within the Commonwealth.  

During the online event the National Center for Marketing presented information about Belarus’ economic potential from the point of view of individual economy branches and explained how the center can assist with finding partners in Belarus. 

“As a transit country Belarus is guided by the logic of good neighborliness, which assumes that common challenges should be addressed jointly through dialogue and cooperation,” Vadim Pakhomchik emphasized.

The Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Ministry in association with concerns, manufacturers, and trade organizations has signed the agreement on cooperation in improving the efficiency of sales of goods of Belarusian make.

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov (2010-2014) analyzed Vladimir Zelensky’s response to an earlier peace proposal for the country in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

A delegation from the Republic of Belarus is participating in the 222nd session of the UNESCO Executive Board, which is taking place in Paris on 1-16 October.

The Hungarian delegation toured several laboratories at the nuclear power plant and learned about the monitoring of physical and chemical conditions in the working environment. 

Belarus intends to remain a party to the Treaty on Open Skies despite challenges and the politicization of the situation by some countries, Vasily Pavlov, Head of the Division of International Security of the Directorate General for Multilateral Dipl...

The 8th session of the joint Belarus-Laos commission on military-technical cooperation was held in Minsk on 9 October. As a result of the meeting, the parties signed a final protocol and a cooperation plan for 2026-2027, outlining the further develop...

Belarusian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India and concurrently to Sri Lanka Mikhail Kasko met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath of Sri Lanka.

Belarus and the United Arab Emirates have great potential in the military cooperation, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said at a meeting with Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei.

Ivanovo Oblast has entered the top ten Russian regions in terms of dairy imports through BUCE. In January-September 2025, companies from this region purchased nearly 1,500 tonnes of Belarusian dairy products on the exchange, totaling $6.5 million.

Brest Oblast has increased the number of enterprises bringing their products to the Chinese market, Brest Oblast Deputy Governor Mikhail Batsenko told journalists on 9 October.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova (World No.20) 6-3, 6-2 in their third-round clash following her three-set win (4-6, 6-3, 6-1) over Slovakian Rebecca Šramková (World No.68) in the round of 32.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov reflected on specific features and significance of the upcoming CIS summit in Dushanbe during a press briefing, BelTA reports. 

According to the minister, it is not about giving other countries an opportunity to “tag along”, but about developing relations in relevant areas.

About 20 items will be offered for consideration of the CIS heads of state. In view of the organization’s 35th anniversary that is due in 2026 plans have been made to consider a series of initiatives aimed at reinforcing the organization’s intern...

The cooperation between Belarus and Russia in the gas sector is a key element of the Belarus-Russia Union State’s energy security, Belarus’ Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich said at the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Cuba Vitaly Borchuk met with Cuba’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Investment Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga on 8 October.

During the discussion speakers from China, Belarus, and Russia will answer key questions concerning the cultural peculiarities of business communication, settlement procedures, logistics, and contract conclusion. Experts will also talk about trade fi...

On 9 October, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with Viktor Kirilenko who runs the Kazakh company PromTekhAstana, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Embassy in Kazakhstan. 

Minsk hosted a meeting between Chief of the General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the UAE, Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei.

Belarus’ Deputy Energy Minister Konstantin Anoshenko and the leadership of Uzbekistan’s National Association of Power Engineers (NAPE) discussed promising areas of cooperation.

“Today we are holding an internal discussion of this program since MPs are delegates of the Belarusian People’s Congress. We continue to be actively involved in this work because this document is of direct concern to us,” the MP said.

“Dear friends! On behalf of the government and personally I congratulate you on this remarkable event in your life. Thank you for your work. Your accomplishments are inspiring,” the Belarusian head of government concluded.

A unified sales and maintenance center for Belarusian machinery has opened in Russia’s Primorye Territory, BelTA reports citing the government of the Russian region. 

In October, the capital of Tajikistan is hosting the CIS summit. The CIS leaders are set to consider around twenty items, but one of them deserves special attention.

The Belarusian leader is set to take part in a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, which will be held in Dushanbe on 10 October.

The head of state emphasized Belarus' firm commitment to deepening friendly and cooperative relations with Georgia.

The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is an informal association of UN member states established on the initiative of Turkmenistan.

The Belarusian leader will take part in a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, which will be held in Dushanbe on 10 October.

“For over 60 years of sovereignty, your country has come a long way in state-building and has achieved significant results in ensuring economic growth and the wellbeing of the people,” the head of state said.

Ukraine is a prototype of Europe’s global dependence on the USA, the national security expert Aleksandr Tishchenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

Aleksei Stuk said: “In January-August 2024 as many as 41 people appealed to the commission and 82 people did it in January-August 2025. The figures are self-explanatory.”

 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Peter Mutharika on a victory in the latest presidential election in Malawi.

As of 1 October 2025, there were more than 41,000 registered electric vehicles in Belarus. The country continues to pay significant attention to the development of electric transport.

The Belarusian car manufacturer BelGee plans to expand its lineup with a new electric vehicle model. The Geely EX2 is scheduled to enter the market in November 2025, BelGee Director General Gennady Svidersky said.

President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko has congratulated athletes and coaches on their successful performance at the 3rd CIS Games in Azerbaijan.

Aleksandr Volfovich said: “The military and political situation evolving around our country primarily due to the special military operation in Ukraine indicates that today’s instruments of war have changed somewhat and drones have come to the for...

Belarusian athletes have won 122 medals at the 3rd CIS Games held in Azerbaijan from 26 September to 8 October.

Aleksandr Volfovich stressed that all the matters prioritized for the duration of the exercise had been addressed and the goals had been reached. The key thing the exercise has demonstrated is a very high level of training of military personnel of Be...

I invited Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to visit the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate Yuri Nazarov told the media following his report to the president.

Belarus and Oman are working on a large‑scale agricultural project, Head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate Yuri Nazarov told journalists following his report to the Belarusian head of state on 8 October.

There is the timeline for farmers to complete the harvesting of potatoes, sugar beets, and corn, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov told journalists following his report to the head of state.