Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Nazaruk met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Belarus Boris Gryzlov on 24 March, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  "The parties discussed topical issues of Belarusian-Russian cooperation, interaction within the framework of integration associations and international organizations. Special consideration was given to the...

We need to take stock of the state of things in sport, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' performance at the 2022 Winter Olympics and prospects of winter sports in Belarus, BelTA has learned. The head of state noted that three people are in charge of sport in the country. These are the deputy prime minister, the sports minister and the president of the National Olympic Committee. In addition, certain duties have been vested with member of the...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has sent greetings to Pakistan President Arif Alvi as the country celebrates National Day – Pakistan Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I am pleased to note that, despite the global geopolitical instability, the cooperation between our friendly countries has been on a stable positive trend in all areas without exception,” the message of greetings reads. The head of state noted that the previous year marked...

Some regions encounter problems with spring planting, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss spring field work, BelTA has learned.  The president emphasized that the government took all the necessary measures to address such pressing issues as financing, fuel supply, preparation of equipment for planting. “Everything that needed to be done by the central government has already been done. All that remains is to fulfill the tasks on the ground. Yet, I...

The state administration system at the level of district administrations works just fine, this is why there is no need to break it or introduce some other areas of activity. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he made a number of personnel appointments on 21 March, BelTA has learned. As he was approving the appointment of Aleksandr Bykov as chairman of the Chashniki District Executive Committee, the president pointed out: “You are up to date on things, you know...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired employees of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the founding day of the troops, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.  According to the head of state, the Internal Troops are a highly professional military organization that continues the traditions and best practices of veterans of the Great Patriotic War and the war in Afghanistan. This organization is able to...