"You know my position: we must support those who need to be supported, and those who can work must work and earn money themselves," the head of state said, stressing that otherwise such support cultivates dependency.  As an example of such an erroneous social policy, Aleksandr Lukashenko cited Germany and other countries of Western Europe. "The West is seriously concerned about the migration policy. Where did it start? It started with Germany as it invited people over (to reinforce its...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated fellow Belarusians on the most touching and heart-warming autumn holiday – Mother's Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Nature has gifted women with the unique ability to love unconditionally, sincerely and wholeheartedly, to give us inspiration and strength throughout our entire lives. A mother turns a house into a loving home, protects from trouble and mistakes, cheers up with a gentle smile...

During his working trip to Shklov District, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has launched the national campaign “Bringing forests back to life”, BelTA has learned. The campaign is organized by the Forestry Ministry and will be running from 12 October to 12 November. Its goal is to restore windblown and fallen forested areas. Volunteers can join it by  registering with local forestry enterprises. Most of the effort will be put into the reforestation of Gomel Oblast and Mogilev...

A working visit of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the Russian Federation is now over, BelTA has learned. The president arrived in Moscow on 7 October. On Monday evening he took part in a dinner together with leaders of the CIS states. The heads of state had an opportunity to discuss a broad range of matters in an informal setting and congratulate their Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his birthday. The next day Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporters he had presented a...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a bilateral meeting in Moscow on 9 October, BelTA has learned. The heads of state are expected to discuss topical issues related to further development of the Russian-Belarusian relations of strategic cooperation and alliance with a focus on integration cooperation within the Union State. As the press service of the Russian president reported earlier, a solemn ceremony of presenting the highest...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will take part in the CIS Heads of State Council meeting in Moscow on 8 October, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in the Russian Federation on a working visit on 7 October and attended an informal meeting of the CIS leaders later on the same day. The agenda of the summit is extensive. The leaders of the CIS member states are set to discuss issues related to security, high technology, and cooperation in trade, economy, culture and...