News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko criticizes Belarusfilm's performance
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting to discuss Belarus’ filmmaking industry development prospects on 10 June...

Lukashenko: Belarus is keen to strengthen cooperation with Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast Alexey Besprozvannykh in Minsk on 9 June...

Lukashenko expects National Football Stadium to be symbol of strong Belarusian-Chinese friendship
The head of state expressed gratitude to China President Xi Jinping as well as to all the Chinese partners for building this facility: Belarus’ largest and most up-to-date football stadium that combines national traditions and cutting-edge engineering solutions...

Lukashenko to Patriarch Kirill: You don't have to worry about Belarus
People in Belarus try to follow the commandments of the Lord, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on 6 June...

Lukashenko extends St. Euphrosyne Convent’s 900th anniversary greetings
Belarus cherishes an important part of its unique culture associated with the works of the Orthodox ascetic, Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Explaining Lukashenko's love for bread: A deep dive into Belarus' baking industry
In a new episode we will tell the story of the bread that Lukashenko gave to HC Dinamo Minsk, what kind of braided bun the president calls ‘amazing’ and in what countries the Belarusian bakery goods are most popular...

Lukashenko, Xi Jinping reaffirm commitment to friendship, agree to enhance relations
Aleksandr Lukashenko's visit to Beijing focused on negotiations with representatives of Chinese business community. The main event was a meeting with Xi Jinping, which was held for the first time at the Chinese leader's home - at the Zhongnanhai residence...

Lukashenko: Visit to China was successful
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists before leaving Beijing...

Lukashenko: Technological modernization is among priorities of Belarus-China cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of the Chinese business community on 3 June...

Lukashenko arrives in China on visit
A traditional friendly family meeting between the Belarusian leader and the Chairman of the People's Republic of China will be held in Beijing. First in a one-on-one format, and then in an informal setting, Alexandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping are planned to discuss the state and prospects for the development of Belarusian-Chinese relations...

Lukashenko to visit China on 2-4 June
The Belarusian head of state will meet with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing...

Lukashenko congratulates young Belarusians on International Children's Day
"I am confident that you will continue our efforts: developing new technologies, managing complex systems, advancing the economy and social sector and defending our state. Certainly, you will always love and be proud of your homeland of Belarus," the president stressed...

Lukashenko: People should be sure of integrity of university admissions process
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was receiving a report on the university admissions process...

Lukashenko urges to regulate rental housing issues
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the Council of Ministers on 29 May...

Risk that paid off: why Lukashenko called National Library ‘his response to modernity’
In a new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell you why the construction of the Belarusian “diamond” became a certain challenge and risk for the Belarusian authorities, but at the same time a truly national project. What did Aleksandr Lukashenko admit to after the National Library was opened and could Belarus have done without such a “giant”?..

Lukashenko: Russia outsources some operations in aircraft building, shipbuilding to Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Brest Oblast Piotr Parkhomchik to receive his report...

Lukashenko, Putin hold phone talks
Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to his Belarusian counterpart for the assistance provided in organizing a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner swap in furtherance of agreements reached in Istanbul...

Pellet production, use of local fuels seen as promising area for Belarus
“We need to develop this for the future. Because our children may not have cheap gas,” said the head of state...

Lukashenko emphasizes importance of mining and processing complex in Lyuban District
The facility will produce high-quality potash fertilizers. This is so-called white potash, which is extracted from salts. This product is in high demand on the world market. It will be mainly exported to China...

Lukashenko: Belarus is a reliable friend of China, seeks to develop strategic relations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Vice Premier of the State Council of China Liu Guozhong in Minsk on 22 May...