Heads of state Aleksandr Lukashenko and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh signed a treaty on friendly relations and cooperation between Belarus and Mongolia following the negotiations in Ulaanbaatar, BelTA has learned. The negotiations resulted in 14 different documents on the development of bilateral cooperation in various areas. Apart from the treaty signed by the heads of state, the most significant is the roadmap for cooperation between Belarus and Mongolia until 2026. Other documents include a...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has inspected crops in the experimental fields of Mogilev Oblast and Vitebsk Oblast, BelTA has learned.People call them “presidential” fields. Every year Belarusian farmers use these fields located at the border of two oblasts to run important experiments in sowing different crops, comparing domestic and imported varieties, strictly observing technologies and principles of crop rotation. The best practices are spread throughout the...

Orsha-based Legmash Plant should maintain and increase the output of civilian products, while developing new items for the defense industry, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while visiting the plant on 29 May, BelTA has learned. The head of state was briefed on the state of affairs at the enterprise. Recently, the plant has been involфved in the production of special-purpose products for the defense industry. There are plans to further expand the product assortment.“It does...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave his take on the efficiency of Belarusian mass media as he addressed the Belarus Media Forum in Mogilev on 28 May, BelTA has learned. “You know, I am closely following what mass media are doing. I see advancement, shortcomings, and progress. I have been told that the system of training of journalism students has been drastically overhauled in order to prioritize practical skills. Our seasoned journalists are involved in the teaching process....

Minsk and Barnaul need to consider launching a direct air service, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Altai Territory Viktor Tomenko in Minsk on 27 May, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus is interested in the development of tourism with Altai Territory. "This is one of the most beautiful, simply fabulous regions of Russia," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. “To intensify trips, business and tourism, we need good...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Nicaragua President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra as the two countries celebrate 30 years diplomatic relations, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “For Belarus, Nicaragua is a reliable friend and an important partner in the Latin American region. It is important for us to maintain and strengthen contacts in order to jointly confront global challenges and threats, to help build a multipolar and...