Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a government meeting on 3 October to discuss the export of Belarusian goods and especially potash fertilizers, BelTA has learned. The president keeps the situation in the sector constantly on the radar. Earlier this year, Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting to discuss the export of Belarusian goods. The issue of port facilities for cargo transshipment was raised then, as well. The main issue for discussion was potash fertilizers. This...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the people of the Federal Republic of Germany as the country celebrates Unity Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The head of state noted that the unification of Germany in 1990 became possible thanks to the atmosphere of trust and constructive cooperation between the countries of the continent. “The transition from confrontation to dialogue required all parties to make courageous,...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Belarusian teachers on their professional holiday – Teacher's Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The head of state noted that this holiday is special to everyone, since every adult was once a student, and many remain connected to school through their children and grandchildren. “We sincerely thank educators for their dedication, love for children, and for being an example of a wise attitude...

Belarus is negotiating loans with Russia and China to fund its road renovation projects, head of the motorway development department of the main directorate for motorways at the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry Sergei Leonchik said at the BelTA press center. “We are in talks with Russian and Chinese partners, but this work is rather complicated. Belarus maintains a balanced position, while our partners from China and the Russian Federation have opted for a wait-and-see...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received credentials from ambassadors of 11 countries, BelTA reports. These countries are Kazakhstan, Hungary, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Uganda, Cambodia, the Philippines, Jordan and Colombia. Aleksandr Lukashenko welcomed the diplomats on the beautiful, friendly and hospitable Belarusian soil: “I hope that your diplomatic work will bring our nations closer and help build truly friendly interstate relations.”...

Belarus and Russia are exploring the prospects to implement two large projects - the joint production and maintenance of aircraft, as well as the construction of a second railway line to Leningrad Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Leningrad Oblast Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko, BelTA reports. The Belarusian head of state noted that these two projects were discussed during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day before....