Industrial cooperation should become the basis for interaction with Russian regions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Voronezh Oblast, Russia Aleksandr Gusev on 28 April, BelTA has learned.  “Industrial cooperation should become a key aspect of our trade and economic relations. We discussed this topic in detail during my recent visit to Primorye, and also recently with the Russian president. Practice shows that it is cooperation that lays a...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave instructions to submit proposals on legal aspects of the work of banks during the government conference held to discuss the state of affairs in the banking industry, BelTA has learned.  Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Today I've made this decision and the State Control Committee will soon analyze the situation in banks and will clearly state what is allowed and what is not. And the banking community, the specialists you will involve in the...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in a ceremony to award the winners of the 30th Belarusian Extraleague Ice Hockey Championship 2021-2022 on 25 April, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian Extraleague final between HC Yunost Minsk and HC Metallurg Zhlobin was held in Minsk Arena. HC Metallurg won the final series 3-0. Aleksandr Lukashenko, who attended the game, handed the tournament's trophy, the President's Cup, to the hockey players of Zhlobin. The captain of HC Yunost...

Belarusians' happiness is in their country - we need to preserve our land, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Transfiguration Church in the village of Kopys, Orsha District, on Easter, 24 April, BelTA has learned. “I want to tell Belarusians: our happiness is in our country - we need to preserve our land. Today in this temple, addressing my fellow countrymen, the Belarusians, I would like to ask them, demand, as the President if you like: take care of...

The term ‘civil society' should be enshrined in legislation and explained to people, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Justice Minister Sergei Khomenko to receive his report on 21 April, BelTA has learned.  The head of the state said that the country was in for big work to build parties and bring order to public associations. “People need to be given a clear message about what civil society is and what it consists of, and this should be reflected in the...

The work on policy making in furtherance of the new Constitution must be launched immediately, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Justice Minister Sergei Khomenko to receive his report on 21 April, BelTA has learned.  Sergei Khomenko was appointed Justice Minister some six months ago. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the load on the civil servants in Belarus is enormous, which means that the service term can be considered as twice as long.  “We agreed...