Belarus and Mongolia are interested in developing cooperation in environmental protection, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection. Belarusian Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Sergei Maslyak and Minister of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii held negotiations as part of the state visit to Mongolia. The parties discussed cooperation between the environmental agencies of...

The bill “On ratification of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs affairs” was passed at the meeting of the first session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus of the eighth convocation on 30 May, BelTA has learned. The agreement between the governments of Belarus and Equatorial Guinea on cooperation and mutual assistance in...

In pursuance of Council of Ministers’ Resolution No. 360 of 22 May, Belarus will provide humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe. The document was published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned. The Emergencies Ministry, the Healthcare Ministry, the Industry Ministry, the Agriculture and Food Ministry, and the Belarusian light industry concern Bellegprom were instructed to collect the aid for Zimbabwe and do the necessary paperwork. The list of humanitarian aid for Zimbabwe has...

Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova suggested setting up a Council of Women of Belarus and China as he met with Shen Yiqin, President of the All-China Women's Federation, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China of the 20th convocation, member of the Party Group of the State Council, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 28 May, BelTA has learned. “I sincerely invite you to visit Belarus. We will...

Vitebsk Oblast will host the 11th edition of the Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia. The Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee has discussed preparations for the event, the progress to build and renovate facilities, as well as accommodation for guests, BelTA has learned. The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia will be held on 27-28 June and will be co-hosted by three cities of the region - Vitebsk, Polotsk and Novopolotsk. The Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee and local authorities...

Belarus has sent humanitarian aid to Orenburg Oblast and Kurgan Oblast of the Russian Federation, BelTA learned from the press service of the Emergencies Ministry. The humanitarian cargo was shipped to Russia’s flood-affected regions on behalf of the head of state. The work to collect the cargo was based on the relevant resolution of the Council of Ministers. "The cargo weighs about 56 tonnes and is 260 cubic meters big. It was sent by road to Orenburg Oblast and Kurgan Oblast this...