Speech by President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko at the World Climate Change Summit in Baku Dear friends, Many speakers spoke a lot about how much they did to improve the climate. But I am looking at the period after our previous summit and I see that things got worse. The war in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, the war in southern Yemen. All in all, there are more than 50 conflicts in the world that are badly affecting the climate on our planet. So, have...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on 11-12 November to attend the World Climate Summit 2024, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The event is held under the auspices of the United Nations. The global forum will be attended by tens of thousands of delegates, including many heads of state and government. In his speech, Aleksandr Lukashenko will outline Belarus’ position on the agenda issues related to climate...

Today more and more people in the world are talking about socialism, while Belarus has never abandoned it, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he commissioned a world-class swimming pool in Minsk on 6 November, BelTA has learned. According to the head of state, one of the things that Belarus and China have in common is respect for the history of the socialist movement. “Today, more and more people are talking about socialism. Yet, I remember that such ideas were...

The next five-year period will not be an easy one, but the society stays united and the country’s economy is showing good results, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the election campaign 2025 in Minsk on 5 November, BelTA has learned. “Our society seems united. The economy is showing good results. I must say however that the next five-year period, and even the next year, is not going to be easy. I am always trying to protect our society against any...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved the appointment of Andrei Rybakov as Director General of OAO Belaruskali. The head of state made the relevant decision on 4 November, BelTA has learned. Earlier, Andrei Rybakov served as Chairman of the Belarusian State Concern for Oil and Chemistry (Belneftekhim). Aleksandr Lukashenko approved the appointment of Ilya Ikan, the former head of OAO Polotsk-Steklovolokno, as Chairman of Belneftekhim. Before making these personnel...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Revolution Day of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “This day in the history of your country symbolizes the steadfastness, courage and unwavering will of the people to build an independent state, reminds of the sacrifices and difficulties that had to be...