News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko unsatisfied with Belarus’ economic performance in 2025
The head of state recalled that this year marks the end of the sixth five-year program. He stressed that extraordinary efforts must be made before the end of 2025 to meet all the set targets...

Manufacturing sector, foreign trade, army test. Lukashenko hears out Turchin’s, Volfovich’s reports
The prime minister’s report covered topical items on the domestic agenda and interaction with Belarus’ key partners in foreign economy matters. Results of Aleksandr Turchin’s meeting with Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov in the morning on 15 October were also mentioned...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready for big deal with USA if its interests are taken into account
“Experience has shown that the Americans get engaged in all these contacts exclusively for pragmatic purposes," he noted. “Undoubtedly, our policy of renewing relations with the United States must also be based solely on Belarusian interests"...

Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss international situation, relations with U.S.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has convened a meeting to discuss the situation in the world and Belarus-U.S. relations...

Lukashenko extends Mother’s Day greetings to Belarusians
The head of state expressed special gratitude and respect to mothers of many children and adoptive mothers for their kindness and generosity...

Lukashenko makes new diplomatic, government appointments
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced new appointments on 13 October...

Lukashenko outlines strategic directions for CIS activities
“Countering terrorism, strengthening border security, and combating transnational crime have long ceased to be tasks for individual agencies. They have become components of the national security of each CIS state,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko defines core elements of national security for all CIS states
Belarusian President said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajikistan...

Lukashenko to attend CIS summit in Dushanbe. What’s on agenda?
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who is on a working visit to Tajikistan, will attend a meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council. Many are calling this summit special, and there are many reasons for this...

Lukashenko arrives in Tajikistan’s capital where CIS summit will take place
The agenda of the Dushanbe session of the CIS Heads of State Council also includes matters concerning energy security, cooperation in defense, in border security, and in fight against transboundary crime...

Lukashenko off to Tajikistan on working visit
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...

Lukashenko to pay working visit to Tajikistan on 9-10 October
One of the most significant agenda items for Belarus is a statement by the CIS heads of state on the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident...

Lukashenko briefed on agriculture, Zapad 2025 exercise, UAV incursions
Another important topic was the follow-up to the recent talks between the Belarusian president and the Sultan of Oman. A large-scale joint project in agriculture is being considered. It has been proposed to implement this project in Vitebsk Oblast, using the experience of agricultural enterprises in Braslav District that are part of the system of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate...

Leaders of Belarus, Oman continue talks in informal setting
The Belarusian leader invited the distinguished Omani guest to his residence...

Lukashenko announces new phase in relations with Oman
"In December 2024 in Muscat, we agreed to jointly open a new chapter in our relations and to begin counting their new stage from your first official visit to Minsk"...

Lukashenko: Belarus is determined to build the best possible relationship with Oman
At the beginning of the meeting, the Belarusian head of the state noted that mass media had described the visit of the Sultan of Oman to Minsk as historic. “I share this point of view,” the president said...

Lukashenko meets with Sultan of Oman in Palace of Independence
The official negotiations of the Belarusian head of state and the Sultan of Oman had been preceded by a solemn welcome ceremony in the Palace of Independence involving an honor guard company. National anthems were performed followed by a photography ceremony...

Lukashenko: Teacher's role is greater than ever in fast-paced innovative era
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings as Belarus marks Teacher's Day...

Lukashenko reviews pilot project for wooden dairy complex
Aleksandr Lukashenko is confident that the structure will last for 50 years, if everything is built and treated properly...

Lukashenko hosts conference in Soligorsk to discuss poultry farming trends
According to the president, Belarus is the region’s leading manufacturer of poultry meat and eggs, with 407 eggs made per capita and 63kg of poultry meat in carcass weight terms sold per capita in 2024...