First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko has met with Defense Attaché of China’s Embassy in Belarus Liu Zhe for a protocol meeting at the headquarters of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry. During the meeting the parties emphasized the high status of the Belarus-China relations that were defined as all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. The parties also discussed the current state of defense...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented government awards to outstanding citizens in the Palace of Independence on 2 July, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the ceremony was taking place on the eve of the key state holiday – Independence Day. He stressed that 3 July is a holy and symbolic date because the city of Minsk was liberated and peaceful life in Belarus was resumed then. “In the fire of the Great Patriotic War the republic lost every third...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the people of Canada as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. "In 1867, the three provinces joined together to become a confederation, which, under a common flag, received the status of an independent state of Canada, with which Belarus has a long history of relations. Even the geographical distance between Minsk and Ottawa did not prevent us from finding common...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.266 with a view to improving appraisal activities, BelTA has learned. The document amends decree No.615 on appraisal activities in the Republic of Belarus of 13 October 2006. In particular, the minimal size of the charter capital of an appraisal organization has been set at Br50,000. The minimal size of the charter capital of an expert organization has been set at Br100,000. These thresholds are supposed to ensure the financial stability...

We are going to launch big projects of cooperation in culture and sport between Belarus and China, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Party Secretary of Peking University Hao Ping and representatives of other Chinese universities on 25 June, BelTA has learned. "We appreciate this visit very much. It is taking place in the run up to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders. China’s military have always taken part in our military...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired employees of the public prosecution service on their professional holiday, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. “The public prosecution service of sovereign Belarus makes a significant contribution to the development of the state, improvement of its legal mechanisms and protection of legitimate rights and interests of citizens. Your daily work ensures peace and social harmony. Oversight...