Belarus enjoys a number of benefits from participating in events on the BRICS platform. First of all, it is possible to talk to a large number of leaders of various countries during one occasion. It would take several years to do the same through bilateral contacts. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in an interview with the Chinese TV channel CGTN on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko stated:...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will travel to Russia’s Kazan on 23 October to attend the BRICS summit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to take part in the plenary session of the 16th BRICS Summit in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format. The leaders of the countries are expected to discuss current international issues, strengthening interaction within the BRICS format as one of the foundations of multilateralism, increasing the...

On behalf of the people of Belarus and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Luong Cuong on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “This choice highlights your high authority and shows great trust in you on the part of the party, the state and the people. I am convinced that your professional excellence and extensive life experience will help you effectively perform the...

High-speed railroad lines should be built to connect Minsk with its satellite cities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on 21 October as he heard out a report on the development of the network of national highways and transport infrastructure to ensure an hour’s accessibility to the satellite cities, BelTA has learned. “Today I would like to discuss an important matter related to the condition of our highways. One of the main issues is decongestion which major goal is to...

The very idea of Belarus' presence in Antarctica, just like space exploration, seemed like a pipe dream, but the country rose up to the challenge, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with scientists and participants of Belarusian Antarctic expeditions on 17 October, BelTA has learned. “As you know, we have conquered these impossible scientific heights,” said the head of state. In 2006, Aleksandr Lukashenko supported Belarus' accession to the Antarctic Treaty in a...

On 15 October Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 394 to reward agricultural workers for their services to the agricultural industry, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The Order of Labor Glory was awarded to the V.I. Kremko Production Cooperative of Grodno District. The Order of Honor will be presented to machine milking operator of the Golynka agricultural enterprise of Zelva District Tatiana Grigorik, agronomist of the Gervyaty...