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...

Belarusian football players need to work on their stamina, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with the BRSM Youth Union activists, who took part in the reconstruction of Traktor Stadium, on 14 November, BelTA has learned. "Low stamina of athletes is a major problem. They are not ready to perform at the highest level in certain sports. Footballers cannot last a full 90 minutes. They cannot run at a high tempo for 90 minutes, let alone think. Football has become...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on 11-12 November to attend the World Climate Summit 2024, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The event is held under the auspices of the United Nations. The global forum will be attended by tens of thousands of delegates, including many heads of state and government. In his speech, Aleksandr Lukashenko will outline Belarus’ position on the agenda issues related to climate...

The next five-year period will not be an easy one, but the society stays united and the country’s economy is showing good results, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the election campaign 2025 in Minsk on 5 November, BelTA has learned. “Our society seems united. The economy is showing good results. I must say however that the next five-year period, and even the next year, is not going to be easy. I am always trying to protect our society against any...