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17 Oct 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus, Venezuela need to update bilateral cooperation Lukashenko: Belarus, Venezuela need to update bilateral cooperation
“It’s good that you have come to Belarus, it’s very well-timed. I think we don’t need to get to know each other, we don’t need to find out what Belarus and Venezuela can bring to the table in bilateral cooperation. We have known each other for a long time and did a lot in the past to intensify our interaction,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
17 Oct 2023
Belarus, Venezuela have huge potential for cooperation Belarus, Venezuela have huge potential for cooperation
“Despite the distance, Venezuela has always been a friendly country for us, and the people of Venezuela - good friends of Belarus,” Natalya Kochanova said. “We have accumulated great experience of cooperation in literally all sectors of life: economy, humanitarian affairs, and, of course, inter-parliamentary cooperation"...
16 Oct 2023
Belarusfilm gears up to celebrate 100th anniversary of national cinematography Belarusfilm gears up to celebrate 100th anniversary of national cinematography
The Belarusfilm studio is preparing a series of films for the 100th anniversary of Belarusian cinema, which will be celebrated in 2024, artistic director of the youth film studio at Belarusfilm Elena Turova told the media...
16 Oct 2023
Belarus, Venezuela have very strong bonds of friendship, trust Belarus, Venezuela have very strong bonds of friendship, trust
"We are confident that your visit will serve to further strengthen and expand the entire range of our relations, which are characterized by very strong bonds of friendship, mutual understanding and trust," Sergei Aleinik said...
13 Oct 2023
Partner countries seen as guarantor of sustainable and safe development in CIS Partner countries seen as guarantor of sustainable and safe development in CIS
"Only we ourselves can guarantee our sustainable and safe development. To do this, we need to be self-sufficient in strategically important industries. We have the resources, potential and competencies for this. We need political will and understanding of the importance of the CIS," the Belarusian president stressed...
13 Oct 2023
Lukashenko encourages partners to take critical look at CIS situation Lukashenko encourages partners to take critical look at CIS situation
Aleksandr Lukashenko also remarked that the current generation of politicians, who were born and raised in the Soviet Union, should be the ones to address the existing tasks...
12 Oct 2023
Aleinik shares key takeaways of CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting in Bishkek Aleinik shares key takeaways of CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting in Bishkek
According to the minister, all CIS countries are on the same page regarding the need to strengthen the potential of the Commonwealth that they see as a pillar of a multipolar world...
11 Oct 2023
Belarus’ representative pushes back against false accusations of deportation of Ukrainian kids Belarus’ representative pushes back against false accusations of deportation of Ukrainian kids
"Since the beginning of 2022 Belarus has been receiving Ukrainians, who flee from the conflict. Depending on their preferences they are granted refugee status or temporary protection"...
10 Oct 2023
Lukashenko offers new areas of cooperation to Russia’s Novosibirsk Oblast Lukashenko offers new areas of cooperation to Russia’s Novosibirsk Oblast
Cooperation with Novosibirsk is currently based on supplies of agricultural and mining equipment, the president said...
6 Oct 2023
Lukashenko: Belarusians will always be good neighbors to Poles Lukashenko: Belarusians will always be good neighbors to Poles
Belarusians do not want Poles to consider them enemies, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media during his working trip to Brest Oblast...
6 Oct 2023
Lukashenko warns Western countries against destabilizing internal situation in Belarus Lukashenko warns Western countries against destabilizing internal situation in Belarus
The journalists inquired about the preparations for the upcoming election campaign and asked to comment on some statements about the alleged predetermined outcome...
6 Oct 2023
Lukashenko highlights importance of targeted support to children from large families Lukashenko highlights importance of targeted support to children from large families
Through the joint efforts of society and the state, we need to develop an effective system of support for families so that assistance reaches children, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media during his working trip to Brest Oblast...
3 Oct 2023
Nicaragua views Belarus as like-minded nation Nicaragua views Belarus as like-minded nation
First Vice-President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Nicaragua Arling Patricia Alonso Gómez said during a meeting with Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova in Minsk...
3 Oct 2023
Visit of Nicaragua’s MPs to Belarus expected to give impetus to bilateral contacts Visit of Nicaragua’s MPs to Belarus expected to give impetus to bilateral contacts
“We are interested in intensifying our cooperation in public health, education, culture. I believe that such visits and exchanges of delegations should be regular as this will enable our peoples to get to know each other better,” Natalya Kochanova noted...
29 Sep 2023
Belarusian nuclear power plant exhibition at IAEA HQ draws crowds Belarusian nuclear power plant exhibition at IAEA HQ draws crowds
An exhibition of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has been organized in Vienna, Austria within the framework of a session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Delegations from more than 12 countries, including China, Iran, Serbia, Argentina, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Azerbaijan visited it...
29 Sep 2023
Lukashenko suggests declaring 2024 Year of Quality Lukashenko suggests declaring 2024 Year of Quality
We need to declare next year the Year of Quality. Everything is fine: output is good and the demand for Belarus’ products is colossal. Yet, we still have problems with quality. Therefore, quality is of paramount importance. Get ready for the Year of Quality next year,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized...
29 Sep 2023
Lukashenko sees sister cities forum as key tool against external pressure Lukashenko sees sister cities forum as key tool against external pressure
Aleksandr Lukashenko named the sister cities forum an active form of promoting cooperation between Belarus and Russia in key areas...
28 Sep 2023
Dapkiunas: Belarus remains fully committed to the highest standards of nuclear safety Dapkiunas: Belarus remains fully committed to the highest standards of nuclear safety
The permanent representative of Belarus in Vienna also spoke in favor of further strengthening the leading role of the IAEA in expanding the peaceful uses of atomic energy and expressed interest in IAEA-Belarus productive cooperation...
28 Sep 2023
Lukashenko calls to put up joint front against Western sanctions Lukashenko calls to put up joint front against Western sanctions
Belarus is open to all people of good will. The country has waived visas for citizens of many countries. Despite Western restrictions, Belarus hosts a lot of remarkable international cultural and sports events.All this reflects the true aspirations of our people and is...
28 Sep 2023
Lukashenko: Not all Western democracies like Belarus’ peaceful policy Lukashenko: Not all Western democracies like Belarus’ peaceful policy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received credentials from ambassadors of foreign states...
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