Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the participants of Belarus’ Second National Forum on Sustainable Development, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I am glad to welcome you in Minsk at the Second National Forum on Sustainable Development. Having signed the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 together with the member states of the United Nations in 2015, Belarus has undertaken the relevant commitments,” Aleksandr...

Trade unions should take an active part in the forthcoming harvesting campaign. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the request as he heard out a report from Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus Yuri Senko, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The harvesting campaign has virtually started. I heard out a report from the Brest Oblast governor today. He has already started gathering in winter barley in some places. Trade unions have always participated in...

Parliamentarians need to make a priority of ensuring technological sovereignty of the Belarus-Russia Union State, First Deputy Chairman of the Union State Parliamentary Assembly, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said as he addressed the 66th session of the Union State Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk, BelTA has learned. “It is important to build a foundation for new joint programs and activities. Particular emphasis should be...

The Belarusian economy is performing well by and large this year, although certain things cause concern, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was receiving a report from Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko on 17 June, BelTA has learned. “I receive reports that the economy is doing well so far this year. Although there are certain alarming things, as always. I would like us to pay attention to this, first of all. What is even more important is that we have a trade...

When making personnel decisions on 13 June, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined the key tasks for the local vertical, including outreach activities, harvest season and election campaigns, BelTA has learned. Focus on personnel and chance for everyone “As usual, I ask you to decide on the personnel you are going to work with,” the head of state said. According to him, building personnel takes time by studying personnel potential, and making sure to give a chance to...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Happy Russia Day to Russian President Vladimir Putin and all Russians, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.  "Russian statehood has been developing progressively, relying on centuries-old historical experience and traditional spiritual and moral values, the continuity of generations and the patriotism of the people. At all times, the greatest wealth and value for Russia has been its citizens," the head of state...