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12 Oct 2024
Szmydt attends Battle of Lenino anniversary commemoration ceremony Szmydt attends Battle of Lenino anniversary commemoration ceremony
This is what our ancestors fought for, Polish former judge, head of the Prawda Polska Foundation Tomasz Szmydt said at an event to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Lenino in Gorki District on 12 October...
11 Oct 2024
Archaeological complex on Menka River near Minsk described as unique for Eastern Europe Archaeological complex on Menka River near Minsk described as unique for Eastern Europe
"There was indeed a high-status settlement here, a city of the 11th century with authorities, troops, trade, comparable to all known large urban centers of that time. Therefore, this complex must be turned into a museum and become one of places of attraction for tourists, including foreign guests. Instructions have been given in this regard," Roman Golovchenko said...
10 Oct 2024
Gusakov: AI becomes a human assistant in every area of life Gusakov: AI becomes a human assistant in every area of life
"We should not lag behind the world trends and tendencies. Belarus should be among the leaders in artificial intelligence in the region and beyond"...
10 Oct 2024
Rummo: Minsk International Medical Forum sets development goals for high-tech medicine in Belarus Rummo: Minsk International Medical Forum sets development goals for high-tech medicine in Belarus
He emphasized that a significant part of the forum will be devoted to certain issues of medical care and high technologies, which in recent years have become a kind of calling card of domestic medicine...
10 Oct 2024
Gryzlov: Russians are most frequent visitors to Belarus Gryzlov: Russians are most frequent visitors to Belarus
In total, over 4.8 million Russians visited Belarus during the year, which is about 85% of the total number of inbound tourists...
9 Oct 2024
Union State of Belarus and Russia hailed as example equal interstate relations Union State of Belarus and Russia hailed as example equal interstate relations
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said after he received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called from Russia President Vladimir Putin in an official ceremony in the Kremlin...
9 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: Russia has always been more than a neighbor for Belarus Lukashenko: Russia has always been more than a neighbor for Belarus
“These are close ties between our peoples, our states and special, personal relations between the two presidents. I cherish that much. I am really glad that we have reached such a level in our relations,” the Belarusian leader said...
9 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: West has failed to strangle Belarus and Russia Lukashenko: West has failed to strangle Belarus and Russia
“As for our relations, the most important conclusion, I believe, is that the West set plans to strangle us, first of all, in the economy, finances and failed to do so. They have already recognized it themselves,” the head of state said...
9 Oct 2024
Belarus’ experience seen as useful for Azerbaijan’s preparations for 3rd CIS Games Belarus’ experience seen as useful for Azerbaijan’s preparations for 3rd CIS Games
" would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Belarus on the successful organization of the 2rd CIS Games. The experience of our Belarusian friends will be very useful for us in the preparation for and organization of this important sporting event,” Ilham Aliyev said...
8 Oct 2024
Lukashenko speaks of CIS historical unity at CIS summit in Moscow Lukashenko speaks of CIS historical unity at CIS summit in Moscow
The president called the mechanism of interaction within the CIS the most important tool for consolidating the political and economic strength of the CIS member states and the region in general...
8 Oct 2024
Lukashenko comments on changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine: ‘New risks for some, not us’ Lukashenko comments on changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine: ‘New risks for some, not us’
The head of state was asked about his feelings regarding the changes to the document, which also relate to Belarus...
5 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: We need peace and nothing else Lukashenko: We need peace and nothing else
"Live in friendship and peace. Don’t offend Ukrainians or Russians that come to us with good intentions. Take care of this peace. Of interreligious and interethnic peace. It came at a heavy price"...
5 Oct 2024
Lukashenko at Dazhynki: Peasants saved the country Lukashenko at Dazhynki: Peasants saved the country
The head of state recalled that more than a quarter of a century ago Dazhynki 1996, the first national harvest festival in the history of sovereign Belarus, took place in the Polesie area...
4 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: Belarusians should take pride in their history Lukashenko: Belarusians should take pride in their history
Aleksandr Lukashenko said that as a historian by profession he noticed long time ago that human history has cyclical patterns, with similar events and themes repeating over time and develop in spirals...
4 Oct 2024
Lukashenko urges to address problem of droughts in Belarus Lukashenko urges to address problem of droughts in Belarus
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus has many rivers and lakes, yet there is not enough moisture in the fields. And in this regard, it is necessary to consider using irrigation systems...
4 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: We will do our utmost to coexist peacefully with Ukraine Lukashenko: We will do our utmost to coexist peacefully with Ukraine
"We never initiated any confrontation. By no means. We do not need it. What is war? It is a disaster. I do not want a war, therefore we do everything to end it peacefully," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
3 Oct 2024
FM comments on Lithuania’s decision to refer Belarus to ICC FM comments on Lithuania’s decision to refer Belarus to ICC
Lithuania has done another anti-Belarusian political stunt by referring Belarus to the International Criminal Court...
1 Oct 2024
Serbian ambassador: Belarus has strong industry, solid scientific potential Serbian ambassador: Belarus has strong industry, solid scientific potential
Ilina Vukajlović emphasized: “We have a very large joint potential. This year, we mark 30 years of Belarus-Serbia diplomatic relations. We will continue to deepen our cooperation in all areas”...
1 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: Belarus will do utmost for regional nuclear security Lukashenko: Belarus will do utmost for regional nuclear security
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Raphael Grossi...
1 Oct 2024
Lukashenko: Belarusians will not let the country descend into chaos Lukashenko: Belarusians will not let the country descend into chaos
“There is no need for our people to campaign for Belarus. They know that they are Belarus. Strong, stable and independent. Only the Belarusian people have the right to decide their own fate, whether someone likes it or not,” the president said...
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