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6 Mar 2023
Snopkov: Lukashenko, Xi Jinping approve long-term cooperation guidelines Snopkov: Lukashenko, Xi Jinping approve long-term cooperation guidelines
The first deputy prime minister added that government agencies signed a great number o practical agreements, contracts, memorandums...
3 Mar 2023
Ambassador: Belarus, Türkiye have a long history of friendly relations Ambassador: Belarus, Türkiye have a long history of friendly relations
”Belarus has demonstrated its friendship and support again these days, when very powerful, devastating earthquakes rocked Türkiye. Belarus was one of the first to express its solidarity and provide assistance. And I take this opportunity to express gratitude to Belarus on behalf of my government and the country,” Mustafa Özcan said...
3 Mar 2023
Andreichenko to Turkish ambassador: Belarus is ready to help its friends in hard times Andreichenko to Turkish ambassador: Belarus is ready to help its friends in hard times
“A devastating earthquake has recently rocked Türkiye. On behalf of deputies of the House of Representatives, on my own behalf, I would like once again to express my deepest condolences in connection with the numerous victims and large-scale destruction caused by the earthquake,” said Vladimir Andreichenko...
3 Mar 2023
Kochanova: Belarusians will always stand by Turkish people Kochanova: Belarusians will always stand by Turkish people
“Our country is ready to support and lend a helping hand. We are ready to do everything we can for the Turkish people and your country,” the speaker added...
2 Mar 2023
Petrishenko: Healthcare is crucial for security and stability of any state Petrishenko: Healthcare is crucial for security and stability of any state
”Plans were developed in advance to respond to various scenarios. These plans spelled out resources depending on a scenario, including personnel, finances, medical equipment, medicines and hospital beds,” said Igor Petrishenko...
1 Mar 2023
Lukashenko: Expansion of contacts with China is a priority in Belarus’ foreign policy Lukashenko: Expansion of contacts with China is a priority in Belarus’ foreign policy
Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the all-weather nature of bilateral cooperation enables Belarus and China to move forward...
1 Mar 2023
Li Keqiang: China-Belarus relations are built on the basis of cooperation, mutual benefit Li Keqiang: China-Belarus relations are built on the basis of cooperation, mutual benefit
"Our relations have very broad prospects for development"...
28 Feb 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus has been reliable friend of China and will remain so Lukashenko: Belarus has been reliable friend of China and will remain so
Over the years of fruitful joint work, cooperation between Belarus and China has risen to the level of an all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership...
27 Feb 2023
Ambassador hails Belarus-China mutual assistance in fighting COVID-19 Ambassador hails Belarus-China mutual assistance in fighting COVID-19
“After the outbreak of COVID-19, China and Belarus have been helping each other and fighting the pandemic hand in hand. On the personal instructions of Aleksandr Lukashenko, a humanitarian cargo to combat the pandemic was sent to China by military aircraft two times,” the head of the Chinese diplomatic mission said...
27 Feb 2023
Belarus’ updated Constitution hailed as true agreement between authorities and society Belarus’ updated Constitution hailed as true agreement between authorities and society
The updated Constitution became the foundation of the country’s further evolutionary development, since the document took into account many of the proposals that were voiced during the large-scale discussion of the bill with representatives of all segments of the population...
25 Feb 2023
Lukashenko comments on fake leaks about Russia’s plans to take over Belarus by 2030 Lukashenko comments on fake leaks about Russia’s plans to take over Belarus by 2030
"They just want to split us one more time. This is why this topic has emerged. There is nothing alive about it. You know my stance. It remains unchanged: we are an independent and sovereign state"...
23 Feb 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus does not want war, stands ready to defend its sovereignty Lukashenko: Belarus does not want war, stands ready to defend its sovereignty
Belarus is not going to attack anyone but stands ready to respond in case of aggression...
23 Feb 2023
Lukashenko expects serious consequences for failure to hear China’s stance on conflict in Ukraine Lukashenko expects serious consequences for failure to hear China’s stance on conflict in Ukraine
Asked about China’s role in the resolution of international problems, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that he evaluates it very simply: no problem in the world can be resolved without China nowadays...
22 Feb 2023
FM: Belarus maintains critical dialogue with West FM: Belarus maintains critical dialogue with West
"Our principled position on the counterproductive nature of sanctions and restrictions, the importance of developing mutually respectful relations as the only way to resolve interstate contradictions is communicated to the policy-forming circles of the Western states," the minister emphasized...
22 Feb 2023
FM: Protection of Belarus’ sovereignty is centerpiece of MFA’s efforts FM: Protection of Belarus’ sovereignty is centerpiece of MFA’s efforts
“The accelerated military buildup of the eastern flank of NATO represents a serious threat to Belarus’ national security. Additional means and forces are being transferred to Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, not to mention the construction of walls along the Belarusian border,” the minister said...
20 Feb 2023
Belarus’ national security concept updated over growing tensions in the world Belarus’ national security concept updated over growing tensions in the world
State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich said at a meeting of the Security Council in Minsk...
20 Feb 2023
Lukashenko: Belarusian peacefulness is not synonymous to willingness to sacrifice Lukashenko: Belarusian peacefulness is not synonymous to willingness to sacrifice
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Security Council meeting that discussed the draft of the updated national security concept...
16 Feb 2023
Belarus interested in intensifying parliamentary ties with Pakistan Belarus interested in intensifying parliamentary ties with Pakistan
"Inter-parliamentary cooperation between our countries is very important for us. It always serves as a reliable guarantor of the good interstate relations between our countries," Natalya Kochanova said...
16 Feb 2023
Lukashenko: No plans to announce mobilization in Belarus Lukashenko: No plans to announce mobilization in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko explained when a mobilization drive can be announced: “It is laid out in the documents, they are not classified. If we get a feeling that a war is about to begin, we will carry out mobilization. So far there is no such threat”...
16 Feb 2023
Lukashenko on peace prospects in Ukraine Lukashenko on peace prospects in Ukraine
"I am ready to fight together with the Russians from the territory of Belarus only in one case: if at least one soldier sets foot in Belarus to kill my people"...
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