Official documents

Belarus’ National Security Concept, Military Doctrine published
The National Security Concept and Military Doctrine are fundamental documents regulating the state’s approaches to ensuring its own security in various areas, taking into account geopolitical changes in the world, and the use of military force in response to existing challenges and threats...

Lukashenko: New Constitution will enter into force on 15 March
According to the head of state, a new page has been added to the history of sovereign Belarus. A nationwide referendum took place on 27 February 2022. An absolute majority of citizens supported the proposed constitutional amendments...

Family capital program extended for 2020-2024 in Belarus
Family capital will be formed in Belarusian rubles with a basic amount of Br22,500 as from 1 January 2020. Apart from that, family capital will be annually adjusted to the consumer price index in order to preserve its purchasing power...

Functions of Belarusian Academy of Public Administration revised
The decree aims to streamline the operation of the Academy of Public Administration as the leading educational institution for executive personnel. The Charter of the Academy of Public Administration has been updated, the objectives and functions of the institution of higher learning have been revised...

Aviation inspectorate to be set up in Belarus
The new organization will be subordinate to the Aviation Department of the Transport and Communications Ministry. The inspectorate will perform a number of duties as an authorized body in civil aviation in line with the states’ international commitments...

New projects added to Belarus’ innovative development program
The document approves amendments and addenda to Belarus’ innovative development program for the period of 2016-2020. The decree amends the list of projects that are critical for the country’s innovative development. The list features 21 new projects...

Visa-free travel area, travel time expanded in Brest Oblast, Grodno Oblast
The existing separate visa-free travel areas around Brest and Grodno have been combined into one visa-free travel area named Brest-Grodno. Five districts in Grodno Oblast have been added to the new area...

Lukashenko passes law to amend Criminal Code
The amendments to the Criminal Code will allow judges to be more flexible while imposing a sentence in each different case taking into account all circumstances of a crime...

Exams to 5th form in Belarusian gymnasiums abolished
The move will ease stress put on primary school students, which in general will benefit their health...

Commentary to Decree No. 166
The document envisages a “one-stop shop” principle for the park. Public authorities now should send employees to the park to carry out administrative procedures at park’s request. The decree envisages the establishment of a free-trade zone in the park. The document envisages a mechanism to coordinate inspections of the park’s resident companies with the park’s administration...