Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent greetings to Cuban President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez as the country celebrates the National Rebellion Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “This event marked the start of Cuba's journey towards building a welfare state that pursues an honest domestic and foreign policy,” the congratulatory message reads. For Belarus, Cuba is one of the most important partners and friends in the Western hemisphere, the...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is headed to the Russian Federation on a working visit, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian president is scheduled to hold talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in various formats. The heads of state are set to discuss topical issues of Belarusian-Russian relations, the status of the Union State projects, regional security and the international agenda. Writer by:  belta

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 24 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The Belarusian head of state wished happy birthday to his Uzbekistan counterpart.  Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the status of the agreements reached during the visit of the Belarusian president to Tashkent in February of this year. It was noted that effective work is underway in...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as the country celebrates Revolution Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. Belarus highly appreciates Egypt's efforts aimed at maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and Africa, the head of state said. “Egypt makes a significant contribution to the implementation of sustainable development projects, ensuring regional food and energy...

The domestic market should be protected, Belarusian president Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the Belarusian industry on 22 July, BelTA has learned. The head of state criticized the government and, first of all, the deputy prime minister overseeing this area for their poor performance with regard to the domestic market. He emphasized that it is necessary to ensure reasonable market protection. “We must protect our own market in a reasonable way,” the president said. At...

This year Belarus expects a bigger crop yield than last year, however, it is necessary to resolve a number of issues in order to finish harvesting in time and without losses, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a hybrid meeting on 19 July, BelTA has learned.   The head of state noted that now is the most crucial stage of the harvesting effort. “This year, the situation should be much better than in previous years. Especially when it comes to harvesting crops and grass....