Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved bringing in a bill on suspending the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty into the House of Representatives of the National Assembly, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty was ratified by Belarus and entered into force in 1992. It limits the total numbers of conventional weapons and materiel in five main categories (combat tanks, armored fighting vehicles,...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with First Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Maksim Ryzhenkov to receive his report on 4 April. The head of state outlined preparations for the Belarusian People's Congress, important events at the presidential level, and personnel issues as the major topics for discussion, BelTA has learned. “We have a lot of organizational activities. The Belarus President Administration has a very busy schedule now. First of all, we...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the participants of the international conference “Supremacy of the Constitution: Constitutional amendments and development of constitutional control”, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The head of state highlighted the symbolism behind holding such a big forum in the year when Belarus marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution. “Amid global challenges and transformations, the fundamental...

Healthcare services should be accessible and affordable for everyone in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was hearing a report by Healthcare Minister Aleksandr Khodzhayev in Grodno, BelTA has learned. “We need to make sure that our healthcare is people’s healthcare, as we used to say. It should be accessible and affordable to everyone equally,” the president said setting the task for the minister. The head of state asked the minister whether he...

Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings on the occasion of the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia. For a quarter of a century, this day has reflected the determination of the fraternal peoples to build together a common home for future...

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has approved the State Investment Program for 2024. He signed the corresponding decree № 119 on March 29, BelTA informs. A total of 120 objects are included in the State Investment Program this year, 41 of which are planned to be put into operation. It is also planned to start financing the construction (reconstruction) of 16 new facilities, including 4 road construction facilities, 2 family-type orphanages, 2 hospitals, 4 infrastructure...