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....

On 17 July Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko approved another decision of the board of the special fund of the Belarusian president for the social support of gifted students, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. In line with this decision, 192 university students were awarded presidential scholarships. Twenty-eight winners of international Olympiads and competitions were awarded grand prizes with the title of laureate of the special fund. More than 50 school...

 Belarus is offering to regulate relations with Poland and Lithuania, yet the country has not seen any reciprocal steps, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of higher military educational institutions and senior officers at the Palace of Independence on 16 July, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled the recent situation on the border with Ukraine over the military buildup. “We had to make certain promises to people and respond....

Belarusians do not want war, but will give a resolute and tough response to any provocation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of higher military educational institutions and senior officers at the Palace of Independence on 16 July, BelTA has learned. The head of state emphasized a special significance of the event for the country: “We are honoring graduates of higher military schools and officers who have been awarded general ranks.”...

Belarus and Russia’s Chuvash Republic can double mutual trade by the end of 2024, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with head of this Russian region Oleg Nikolayev at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 15 July, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian head of state, greeting the politician, noted that Oleg Nikolayev was visiting Belarus as head of the Chuvash Republic for the first time. According to the president, the Chuvash Republic is still a new but very promising...