Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has suggested holding a large meeting of Eurasian regional organizations in Belarus as he addressed the CSTO summit in Astana on 28 November, BelTA has learned. The president considers it important to strengthen the interaction between international organizations working in Eurasia. “In this regard, I propose to think about organizing a meeting of senior officials of the regional organizations of ASEAN, the CSTO, the SCO, the CIS, the CICA, and...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Kazakhstan on a working visit, BelTA has learned. In Astana, the Belarusian head of state will take part in a meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council on 28 November.  The leaders of the countries are set to exchange views on the international and regional situation, its impact on the security of the CSTO member states, discuss the cooperation and prospects for the further development of the collective security system....

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi on 21 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko and Dmitry Krutoi discussed preparations for the meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State to be held in Minsk in early December, as well as the upcoming foreign visits of the Belarusian leader. The president keeps track of the construction of the Minsk International Exhibition Center. Dmitry Krutoi...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' on his birthday, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Your life is an example of selfless service to the ideals of goodness and mercy. Your tireless work in the interests of the Orthodox Church and society gives people the sense of confidence and peace. Our spiritual foundations are enriched by your pastoral words calling to preserve Christian values and cultural...

Belarusian President, Chairman of the Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to host a meeting of the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress on 19 November, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian People's Congress is the supreme representative body of the people's power of the Republic of Belarus, which determines the strategic directions of development of society and the state, ensures the inviolability of the constitutional system, continuity of generations and civil...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko responded to those who criticize Belarus for multi-vector foreign policy and link the recent pardon of several dozen so-called "political prisoners" with Belarus’ attempt to turn to the West. The president made the statements as he met with Governor of Russia’s Smolensk Oblast Vasily Anokhin in Minsk on 18 November, BelTA has learned. "Some in Russia are saying some foolish things: 'Well, Lukashenko, multi-vector policy... He pardoned another...