“The Belarusian economy maintained high growth rates due to strong performance in industry, construction and trade. Domestic demand remains the key driver of economic activity,” the EDB said.

Early spring grain and leguminous crops (excluding maize, buckwheat and millet) were planted on an area of 17,300 hectares, which is 2.86% of the plan.

The Council of Ministers has also instructed the Architecture and Construction Ministry to develop and submit to the Council of Ministers a plan of measures to implement the provisions of the state housing policy concept within two months.

Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held in the Kremlin on 13 March. The heads of state are set to discuss the development of cooperation between Belarus and Russia and promising areas of interaction in a one-on-one format and then...

The decree was adopted to improve approaches to the formation of a common migration space on the common principles of the member states of the Union State Treaty.

Aryna Sabalenka lost serve just once in 1 hour and 12 minutes to set a quarterfinal match against World No.25 Liudmila Samsonova of Russia.

Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held in the Kremlin on 13 March. The heads of state are set to discuss the development of cooperation between Belarus and Russia and promising areas of interaction in a one-on-one format and then ...

“Our country appreciates and respects your wise attitude to the issues of supporting good-neighborliness and mutual understanding between peoples, focus of spiritual efforts on preaching the ideals of mercy and love of neighbor,” the message o...

The national situations center will meet at least once a quarter. The list of state bodies responsible for the action plan and compliance with the deadlines has been made.

The UK and the USA are a single financial and industrial group which operates on a global scale,military and political observer Mikhail Onufriyenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel

 

Goods of Chelyabinsk enterprises, namely metal products, ferrous and non-ferrous metal goods, are in demand among Belarusian buyers, while Belarusian meat and dairy products are popular with Chelyabinsk customers.

External restrictions, which have been imposed against Belarus and Russia, give our countries an opportunity to move forward, said Oleg Malashchenko.

The meeting made another step towards strengthening strategic relations between Tehran and Minsk and demonstrated the determination of the two countries to step up joint efforts in the interests of building an equal multipolar world.

The inspection started with an introductory meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of the forthcoming inspection with the management of the nuclear power plant and the heads of the company's structural divisions.

Leningrad Region is among the top-7 Russian regions in terms of trade with Belarus, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko said at a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Government of Leningrad Oblast of Russia Oleg Malashchenko.

According to him, delegations from Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and Kaliningrad Oblast are expected to visit Belarus. “Last year, 26 regional delegations visited Belarus, and 18 of them visited Grodno Oblast."

Machine building, food products, tourism, cultural and educational exchanges are promising areas of cooperation between Belarus, Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, Alexander Ruppel, Deputy Governor of Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, told reporters.

Belarus' Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has held a meeting to discuss adjustments to the current price regulation system, BelTA learned from the government press service. 

 In September 2010, Aleksandr Lukashenko opened a new school in Borovliany. The residents of the children's village Istoki gave the president a picture they made with their own hands and invited him to visit them. The head of state accepted the invi...

An international quarter has opened at the  Minsk International Book Fair, BelTA has learned. 

The parties discussed the current state of bilateral military cooperation and outlined ways to intensify it in areas of mutual interest. The ministers signed the final protocol of the visit. 

“Being a unique event in the social, cultural and spiritual life of Belarus, the Minsk Book Fair has a high international status and attracts the attention of thousands of people every year,” the message of greetings reads.

The Belarusian forward earned his first career NHL hat trick leading the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation. Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held in the Kremlin on 13 March. 

“The address consists of four sections, an introduction and a summary,” Chairman of the Constitutional Court Piotr Miklashevich noted announcing the address.

The Belarusian team under the tutelage of head coach Yuri Shevtsov comprises 16 players.

Chinese business is interested in working in the legal framework of the Hi-Tech Park, the park's press service told BelTA. 

The 32nd edition of the Minsk International Book Fair is opening at 14 Pobeditelei Avenue in Minsk on 12 March, BelTA has learned. 

Belarus will help Libya introduce advanced mining technologies. This and other matters were discussed during the official visit to Libya of the Belarusian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich, BelTA reports citing the Belarus...

The program includes an exhibition-fair of Belarusian goods, a business forum “Minsk and Yekaterinburg: Twinning as a New Driver of Growth” where bilateral documents are to be signed.

The board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an extended meeting on 11 March to review the ministry's performance in 2024, BelTA has learned. 

 Traditional ritual clothes, paintings, objects and photos telling about national traditions of the Jewish community of Belarus will be on display at the exhibition titled as Wings of Eternity in Mir Castle,

Aryna Sabalenka also won the Jerry Diamond ACES Award for her dedication to promote women's tennis and charitable activities.

Meetings and negotiations with Belarus’ military and political leaders are scheduled to take place. The parties will discuss topical matters of Belarus-Iran bilateral military cooperation.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoi met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myakhri Byashimova.

 A cooperation agreement was signed between the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) and the Synchrotron Radiation Facility "Siberian Circular Photon Source" (SRF SKIF) of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Two Belarus-made grand pianos, on which the composition Slavic Constellation was played during the Marathon of Unity, have found a permanent home. They were handed over in a solemn atmosphere to Minsk State Music College and the Mogilev State Gymnasi...

Russia, China, UAE are Belarus’ top three partners and are followed by Poland and Germany, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov said.

“Last year, Belarus-Russia relations reached an unprecedented level in all areas of cooperation, including within the Union State,” the minister emphasized. 

This year agricultural organizations and farms are set to produce 9.92 million tonnes of grain, 5.1 million tonnes of sugar beet, 1.1 million tonnes of rape oil seeds, 780,000 tonnes of potatoes, 55,000 tonnes of flax fiber, 587,000 tonnes of vege...

Such measures included redirecting of exports from the West to other markets, the mitigation of the negative impact of  restrictions and the development of new logistics routes and banking schemes. 

Nikolai Karpenkov remarked that modern radioelectronic warfare and reconnaissance solutions are needed to successfully fight drones. “Particularly important installations are now covered by air defense systems,” the commanding officer of the inte...

The MPs were updated on the preparation of joint proposals for the appropriate programs of the Union State.

By launching a drone attack on Moscow the Kiev regime may be attempting to disrupt the emerging trend toward a peace settlement, spokesman for the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said at a press briefing.

 The parties had a thorough discussion of the whole range of bilateral relations and the promising areas of cooperation.

The parties met at the headquarters of the National Olympic Committee to discuss cooperation in physical education and sports, including the interaction of Primorye Territory with the regions of Belarus, and approved short-term plans.

 Oleg Kozhemyako thanked the plant for timely fulfillment of contractual obligations despite the large order intake and the distance between Belarus and the Far East region.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Belarus Giorgi Saganelidze, who presented his credentials to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 11 March, told the media he was optimistic about the prospects of bilateral cooper...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Governor of Primorye Territory Oleg Kozhemyako on 11 March, BelTA has learned. 

Belarus is a beautiful and steadily developing country,  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Belarus Muhemmed Aejaz told reporters before the credentials ceremony at the Palace of Indep...

Belarus is absolutely not what the media tries to make it look in its doom-and-gloom reporting, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the credentials ceremony.

“We highly appreciate and support Georgia's steps to defend its statehood and sovereignty. This goes in sync with our approaches,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarus would like its relations with India to have a strategic nature, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while accepting the credentials of the Indian ambassador, BelTA has learned. 

The Belarusian head of state received credentials from the diplomats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Georgia, India, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Pakistan.

The focus was on up-to-date information about doing business in Belarus, legal conditions in 2025, opportunities for financing investment projects, investment infrastructure, current preferential regimes for foreign investors and much more.

According to the ambassador, Belarusian products, particularly farming machinery and elevator equipment, have earned a good reputation among Kyrgyz consumers. Thus, despite the great competition in this segment, they give their preference to Belar...

Currently, two commodities - potash fertilizers and dairy products - account for about 95% of Belarusian exports to Malaysia.

Roman Golovchenko called his appointment a seamless transition, as the banking system is closely linked to the country's economy.

The Belarusian will next play world number 83 Sonay Kartal of the UK for a spot in the quarterfinal. In the opener Aryna Sabalenka took down world number 48 McCartney Kessler, 7-6(7-4), 6-3.

The CIS IPA spring session will be held at Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg (the headquarters of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly) on 17-18 April.

The United States is trying to keep control over as much Ukrainian resources as possible, Ukrainian journalist and public figure Dmitry Vasilets said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.

 

Industrial tourism has become one of the most recognizable brands of Belarus, Director of the National Tourism Agency Dmitry Morozov said at the press conference titled “March is the month of industrial tourism in Belarus”, BelTA has learned. 

The international agreement aims to protect citizens, including current or former officials, from unwarranted prosecution by third parties, given the current trend towards politicization of international judiciaries and other international criminal j...

In 2024, almost 267,000 people took part in factory tours (run by the Industry Ministry, the Architecture and Construction Ministry, Bellegprom and Belgospischeprom). 

A total of 1,065,639 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022. They included 335,404 people from Latvia, 603,039 people from Lithuania, 107,770 people from Poland.

Exports of goods and services amounted to $3.4 billion in January, with merchandise exports reaching $2.7 billion and services exports making up $0.7 billion.

The most important task for the Belarusian government is to ensure a balanced economic growth, Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said as he addressed the Council of Ministers.

Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi outlined the tasks for the new government during a ceremony to introduce Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin.

Belarus and Iran are interested in developing passenger and cargo air transportation between the countries. This topic was discussed during the talks between the transport ministries in Minsk.

The Belarusian scored 26,300 points to finish second in the Hoop routine. Gold went to Gokce Emir (27,050 points). The Belarusian athlete also got a prize for best performance from the Bosphorus Cup organizers. Nicole Liauta of Belarus placed sixth i...

"There are no such plans," the Russian diplomat said in response to a question. "Moreover, we haven't received any information from the US regarding the matter," she added.

While making personnel decisions in the government on 10 March, Belarusian President  Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired about the progress in spring field work, BelTA has learned.  

When appointing the prime minister and the new head of the National Bank, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko touched on the need to make decisions on a number of issues independently rather than to submit them to the head of state.

The Belarusian banking system has adapted to all shocks and challenges, Roman Golovchenko, who was appointed Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, told the media.

 There will be no significant overhaul of the economic policy in Belarus, newly appointed Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin told journalists on 10 March, BelTA has learned. 

A new generation is in charge of Belarus today, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he appointed new Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus on 10 March.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Ruslan Parkhamovich, who until recently headed the Construction and Architecture Ministry, Aide to the President of the Republic of Belarus, Inspector for Gomel Oblast

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Roman Golovchenko, who headed the government until now, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus.

According to the Constitution, the prime minister is appointed by the president of the Republic of Belarus with the prior consent of the House of Representatives. This procedure has been observed.

The ceremony, traditionally marking Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March, took place in the Palace of Independence on 10 March.

“Today we have to adapt agriculture to the new realities. We need to move from extensive to intensive agriculture. That means we need to get bigger crops, bigger milk yields with smaller workforce,” the MP said.

On 8 March the Belarusian defeated Greece’s Nikolaos Karavanos 4-1. Uladzislau Kazlou beat Sergey Sargsyan of Armenia 12-0 in the quarterfinal, prevailed over Ukraine’s David Mchedlidze 2-0 in the semifinal and edged Bady Maadyr Samdan of Russia ...

Vasily Kolb, Deputy Director General for Geology of the Research and Production Center of Geology, told STV TV channel what rare earth metals Belarus has, BelTA reports.

The equal access to social services in Belarus is being provided in various ways, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Karanik said on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA reports. 

As part of the exercise the army units will have to set up their positions and camouflage hardware. Within the next few days they will have to set up defenses in designated areas and repulse an offensive by a simulated enemy.

During the meeting the parties briefly summed up results of three years of operation of Belarus’ Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Upcoming visits to Belarus and Ho Chi Minh City were discussed in detail.

Taking into account Tajikistan’s presidency over the Commonwealth of Independent States this year, the parties discussed the schedule of forthcoming bilateral visits at various levels.

The meeting primarily focused on the advancement of business cooperation between Belarus and Myanmar. Mikhail Myatlikov invited Aye Win and Myanmar companies to participate in the international expo Belagro, which is due in Minsk in June 2025.

The Belarusian was triumphant during an uneven parallel bars event. On Thursday Alena went through qualification among 17 participants. During the finals today she demonstrated the best result: 13,400 points. Slovenia’s Lucija Hribar came second wi...

The list of material values to be donated to Cuba consists of 13 items, including tinned meat, milk powder, and a number of medications.

Every historical epoch is marked by the uniqueness of women’s characters and destinies. Nowadays women not only keep homes cozy, but also make a huge contribution to the development of the manufacturing sector, healthcare, science, education, cultu...

“8 March is an excellent occasion to express huge gratitude to our women for their kindness, care, and soul warmth that they surround their families and loved ones with,” the congratulatory message reads.

The Commission on Youth Policy, Sport and Tourism of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia and the Youth Chamber at the Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Minsk on 13 March

 

Belarus has admitted over 335,000 citizens of Ukraine since 24 February 2022, BelTA has learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus

 

According to him, Myanmar seeks to build inter-parliamentary contacts with  Belarus, especially in the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country.

“First of all, I would like to note that the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a friend of the Republic of Belarus. Strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation is our country’s foreign policy priority in Southeast Asia,” said Igor Sergey...