Presidential election 2015 in Belarus

MINSK, 15 September (BelTA) – The Belarusian Television and Radio Company received applications for the participation in televised debates from two candidates for the post of the President of Belarus, namely Sergei Gaidukevich and Tatiana Korotkevich, on 15 September, BelTA has learned.

According to the Central Election Commission of Belarus, televised debates can take place if the intention to take part in them is voiced by at least two candidates.

As BelTA earlier informed, TV debates between the presidential candidates will be broadcast by the Belarus One TV channel on 3 October (5pm local time). 60 minutes will be allocated for the debates. Either presidential candidates or their proxies can take part in the debates.