The annual graduation ball for school leavers was held in Brest on 13 June. 

Upon arrival at the enterprise, Aleksandr Lukashenko first asked about the fieldwork and progress in planting and recultivation activities. 

The head of state will be briefed on the social and economic development of Grodno Oblast and the performance of Bellakt. The president plans to examine the production base of the enterprise.

 The serviceman said that for six years he has been engaged in 3D printing and learned to make quadcopter discharge systems, to assemble FPV drones. What was once a hobby has become a job.

The Belarusian defense industry is able to meet the needs of the army in drones, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces - First Deputy Defense Minister of the Republic of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko told the media

The Belarusian military-industrial complex tries to keep pace with the recent developments in unmanned aircraft and electronic warfare, Chairman of the Belarusian State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus told the media.

Drones are an important element on the battlefield, but armies also need artillery, tanks and combat vehicles, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told the media.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that in the course of developing the production of drones and protective gear for military personnel, it is important to determine the army’s needs and capabilities of the state. The president stressed that the most im...

The head of state pointed out that strike systems and reconnaissance systems are developing at a rapid pace. Increasingly sophisticated and secure solutions are used to control them.

Some of the models were designed and assembled by Belarusian military personnel. One can say those are custom-made drones. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that military personnel like these should be rewarded.

The Belarusian State Institute for Standardization and Certification (BelGISS) hosted consultations between specialists from Belarus and Russia on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) standards.

“We need to create three or four types of good drones. We will do it. But you should tell us what they should be like and what needs to be done,” the president told the specialists.

The Belarusian scored 248,290 points to finish third among 12 participants. Huiyan Xu of China won the event with the total of 258,793 points. Spain’s Iris Tio Casas placed second (249,355).

The increase in external debt obligations was largely due to their revaluation (to the tune of $1.86 billion) and due to foreign trade financing operations ($0.37 billion).

During his visit to the center for the preparation and use of unmanned aerial complexes in Beryoza District, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report on the creation of drone troops in Belarus, BelTA has learned. 

Yuri Chebotar talked about stronger bilateral cooperation, the realization of previously reached agreements and sketched out promising avenues of future joint actions.

The head of state will be informed about the intended purpose, the composition, and the structure of unmanned aviation of the Armed Forces. The president will be made familiar with samples of drones, with manufacturing processes, and the training of ...

 

The 10m Air Pistol Women event featured 126 athletes, including three Belarusians. 2025 European champion Liubov Yaskevich scored 575 points to finish 17th in the qualification. 

During the consultations the diplomats considered a broad range of matters, including the sharing of the best practices in the sphere of strategic planning and foreign policy planning. 

A meeting of the High-Level Committee on Cooperation between the Legislative Bodies of Belarus and China is taking place at the Council of the Republic on 13 June. The Chinese delegation is headed by Zhang Qingwei. 

The National Agency for Investment and Privatization (NAIP) of Belarus and the China Overseas Development Association (CODA) have agreed to work together with Chinese investors.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov held a series of meetings and events on 13 June, the first day of his official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Belarus has introduced the visa-waiver program, which enables citizens of several EU countries to travel to Belarus without obtaining a visa. According to an analysis conducted by the Grodno Oblast Executive Committee, citizens from 34 EU countries...

Belarus-China cooperation is on the up and up, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said, BelTA has learned. 

The agreement was developed to establish a legal framework for mutual protection of classified information.

Building a constructive relationship between the United States and Belarus would generate a substantial windfall for security and stability in Eastern Europe, Mark Episkopos, a research fellow in the Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program, said.

On 26 June, the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum in Minsk will host a joint event with one of the Eurasian Economic Union's key trading partners in the Persian Gulf: the United Arab Emirates.

Sergei Rutenko raised the issue of restoring the rights of Belarusian athletes and sports federations, some of which are currently unable to take full participation in international sporting life.

The Belarusian defeated Latvia’s World No.125 Darja Semenistaja, 6-3, 6-3, in the opener. Iryna Shymanovich will next face World No.161 Gao Xinyu of China.

China is committed to defending the truth about the results of World War II and upholding international justice together with Belarus, Zhang Qingwei said as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 13 June.

The parties reviewed progress in preparations for holding the eighth session of the Belarus-Egypt trade commission in Minsk as well as for signing a roadmap on advancing trade and economic cooperation between Belarus and Egypt.

According to the head of state, he made changes to his schedule to be able to hold this meeting in Minsk. The events that had to be rescheduled are related to defense issues. 

“The violent scenario of the conflict poses a serious threat to regional stability and security, entails the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe, and may have unpredictable global consequences,” the ministry pointed out.

Zhang Qingwei thanked the Belarusian head of state for the opportunity to meet, despite the Belarusian leader's busy schedule.

The leaders of Belarus and China have agreed to do everything to prevent any storms and blizzards from breaking the unity between the countries, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Zhang Qingwei.

Belarus is willing to deepen cooperation with China by implementing joint projects, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Zhang Qingwei, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. 

A delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China familiarized itself with the capabilities of the Belarusian State Committee of Forensic Examinations on 12 June.

Last year Palina Brahinets claimed bronze at the U17 World Wrestling Championships and secured a victory at the U15 European Wrestling Championships.

The visit is aimed at furthering friendly relations between Belarus and Uzbekistan and giving new momentum to bilateral cooperation.

“The European Union has already outlived itself economically, historically, and politically. The ideas that were originally laid down in the European Union are gradually being phased out. It is impossible to combine militarization and social policy...

The Chinese parliamentary delegation is paying a visit to Minsk on 12-14 June.

A parliamentary delegation from the People's Republic of China, led by Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

“Once it was sorted out, potatoes became available. We have already restored potato supply across the country. Including with imports. Certainly, it is a total disgrace. But I will straighten out the oblast governors and you, too. Potatoes are not ...

The parties discussed mechanisms for expanding cooperation between the organizations in isotope technologies, electric vehicles, waste recycling, unmanned vehicles, materials science, energy storage, and other matters.

 

European Village, a Georgian company and shareholder of the world’s largest hotel chain Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has expressed interest in importing Belarusian construction materials for their projects in Georgia.

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta participated in a meeting of the Sustainable Development Council, chaired by Sergei Khomenko, National Coordinator for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Deputy Chairman of the Council...

 

Participating in the session will be representatives from the Permanent Committee of the Union State, ministries and agencies of Belarus and Russia, the Brest Oblast Executive Committee, and the Brest Oblast Council of Deputies.

The Development Company of the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone signed a memorandum of cooperation with the China Association of Productivity Promotion Centers (CAPPC).

In February, as a gesture of friendship and support for the people of Lebanon, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave an instruction to deliver 100 tonnes of powdered milk and ten Belarusian-made ambulances to Lebanon. 

On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed sincere condolences to India’s leadership, the bereaved families and relatives, and conveyed his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.

According to the head of the Belarus President Administration, a unified national automated system of accounting and processing appeals of citizens and legal entities was introduced in January 2023.

I expect more action and fair assessment of the situation from my aides in the regions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting of the leadership of the Belarus President Administration on 12 June.

For the first time, Belarus is presenting its national stand at the Hong Kong International Travel Expo (ITE) 2025 which is being held in China. The stand is designed with elements of traditional Belarusian vytsinanka included in UNESCO Intangible Cu...

As many as 11 directives of the president are in effect. The latest one is number 12 and covers the realization of the foundations of the ideology of the Belarusian state. Meanwhile, directive No.5 on advancing relations with China has been invalidat...

Thus, the World Bank has added 1% to the expected growth of the Belarusian economy this year.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed to revise the functional responsibilities of president's aides in order to increase their workload as he met with top officials of the Belarus President Administration on 12 June.

“We once agreed to hold regular meetings with the Belarus President Administration. The election campaign is over. Promises have been made. The country's development strategy has been defined,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the Belarus President Administration is a political headquarters, the final authority to make any decision.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “A practical event will be a government conference on the development of Vitebsk Oblast. It is necessary to review what good things we have created over there."

We need to formulate Belarus’ national idea, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with top officials of the Belarus President Administration on 12 June.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “In the near future we will organize a similar conference at the presidential level with personnel and top officials of the National Bank. Then we will have to organize and carry out a congress of scientists."

One of the topics touched upon by the president during the event was public appeals.

It is necessary to ensure well-structured ideological work in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with top officials of the Belarus President Administration on 12 June.

According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the redundant legislation array and parallel regulations still remain a problem. “Don’t forget it,” the president demanded.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “Every year we form and update the personnel reserves but we cannot find candidates for an open position right away. Even for the personnel registry of the head of state.”

“We once agreed to hold regular meetings with the Belarus President Administration. The election campaign is over. Promises have been made. The country's development strategy has been defined,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

According to the analyst, African countries have not been involved in the consumption of goods with high surplus value. Nevertheless, Africa is a huge market both for investment and the sale of goods and services.

Representatives of many countries came to Minsk for the International Exchange Forum and expressed interest in cooperation with Belarus.

The document is aimed at ensuring stability in the consumer market and availability of fruit and vegetable products in trade facilities, especially in the off-season period.

“Despite the considerable geographical distance, the views of Minsk and Manila coincide on many issues on the international and bilateral agenda,” the message of greetings reads.

Belarus attaches the utmost importance to the development of the relations of alliance and strategic partnership with Russia, based on spiritual closeness and common historical destinies, strong traditions of fraternal friendship and good neighbor...

The top five countries using Belarusian healthcare services were Russia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Serbia, and China. Belarusian doctors also treated foreign citizens from distant countries, including Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, and Fiji.

 

Tomasz Gryguć pointed out that in the second round of the presidential election in Poland, there was no truly independent candidate who would serve Polish interests.

The Union State [of Belarus and Russia] remains a pillar of stability amid growing economic and political challenges in the West, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said at a reception at the Russian Embassy in Minsk on the occasion of Russi...

This year, citizens of Equatorial Guinea will study in Belarusian medical universities for the first time, Head of the Department for Personnel Management and Professional Education of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry Olga Kolyupanova told BelTA.

Belarus is committed to further integration with Russia across all areas of bilateral cooperation, Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at a reception at the Russian Embassy in Minsk on the occasion of Russia Day on 11 June.

The Free Economic Zone (FEZ) Minsk and the Bashkortostan Cluster Association (Russian Federation) have signed a cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony took place at a business forum during Minsk Days in Ufa.

Belarus and Russia continue to successfully implement major projects across various sectors, despite facing sanctions and hybrid warfare, Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said.

The Military Academy of the Republic of Belarus will continue to provide training for military personnel from China.

Relations between Belarus and Russia are cemented by the common history and close economic ties, Belarus’ First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at a reception at the Russian Embassy in Minsk on the occasion of Russia Day on 11 June, B...

Belarus and the Republic of Adygea (Russian Federation) have considerable potential to enhance business activity, Head of Adygea Murat Kumpilov said during a meeting with Chairman of the Belarusian food industry concern Belgospishcheprom Oleg Zhidkov...

The Belarusian will next play Russia’s world number 188 Alina Charaeva for a spot in the quarterfinal.

Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined the priority areas of work for the next five-year period at the meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers to review progress to implement state programs in 2021-2024 and assess their effectivene...

Belarus and Cuba continue to develop comprehensive cooperation, paying special attention to healthcare and pharmaceuticals, Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly...

A total of 29 state programs are being implemented in the ongoing five-year period. Over the past four years, nearly Br560 billion has been allocated to these programs.

Belarus and Cuba have significant potential for cooperation in healthcare, science, and humanitarian projects, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Santiago Pérez Benítez said during a meeting with Chairperson of the Coun...

“He has decided to pay an official visit  and attend the EAEU summit in Minsk. He has not been to brotherly Belarus for a long time,” the diplomat noted.

The idea of setting up a China-Belarus industrial park goes back to 2010. It was voiced after the talks between Aleksandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping in Minsk.

“Considering our capabilities, economic prospects, and the potential of the processing industry, it would only be natural to build solid partnerships. We must do everything possible to get our high-quality products to the shelves of India. I am ...

The forum was organized by the Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and moderated by Sergei Nabeshko, Director General of BelCCI’s Minsk branch.

The number of foreign students at Belarusian medical universities has grown to 5,000 over the course of five years, Olga Kolyupanova, Head of the Personnel and Professional Training Directorate of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry, told journalis...

Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Belarus Santiago Pérez Benítez on 11 June.

The parties discussed Belarus-Slovakia relations, prospects for the gradual restoration of full-scale cooperation, and organization of a number of joint events.

Today's event is primarily a platform for open dialogue, exchange of ideas, and search for joint solutions.

Belarus and the Republic of Adygea (Russian Federation) have strong potential for cooperation, Chairman of the Belarusian food industry concern Belgospishcheprom and co-head of the Belarus-Adygea joint working group Oleg Zhidkov said.

Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Vadim Ipatov met with Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon Nabih Berri.