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The West should deal with the problem of smuggling Ukrainian children for illegal organ transplants, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to aviation industry workers at Minsk National Airport, BelTA has learned. “The Westerners are trying to whip up large-scale hysteria around Putin and now around me, up to launching a criminal investigation. This is simply ridiculous, I absolutely do not worry about it,” the head of state said commenting on criticism coming from abroad regarding Belarus' recuperation program for children from Donbass. “This made it even more clear to us that we are doing the right thing.

Belarus will produce its own high-quality car, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to employees of organizations at National Airport Minsk, BelTA has learned. One of the employees of Minsk Civil Aviation Plant asked about the production of Geely cars in Belarus, the plans to produce up to 60,000 cars. «We will manufacture them,» the head of state confirmed. When asking the question the employee noted that the cars proved well in the domestic market and that they are growing more popular.

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Belarus is the second country that has reached an all-weather partnership with China, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Yuri Senko said in an interview to Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA has learned. “Last September in Samarkand became a very important historical moment for us when Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko together with the Chinese president made a decision to raise the relations to the level of all-weather partnership. Only Pakistan has such a level of relations with China. Belarus is the second country to reach this level of relations.

During the visit to Nicaragua, the Belarusian delegation signed an impressive package of bilateral agreements and contracts, spokesman for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz told BelTA. Following the talks, the foreign ministers signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual abolition of visas and an intergovernmental agreement on the establishment of a joint commission on trade and economic cooperation. The roadmap for cooperation in agriculture was approved. The Belarusian tractor

Military personnel of Belarus' Armed Forces are conducting a training session together with fighters of the private military company (PMC) Wagner in the military training area Brestsky, BelTA has learned. For a week units of Belarusian special operations forces will practice carrying out combat training missions together with PMC Wagner representatives.

Qatar has got interested in Belarusian food products, Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Belarus in the State of Qatar Aleksei Malafei told journalists, BelTA has learned. According to Aleksei Malafei, the two countries have a long history of cooperation in politics, trade and economy. Now Belarus and Qatar are focused on building on this cooperation and on ramping up investments and exports.

Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich held a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum 2023 under the auspices of ECOSOC at the UN headquarters in New York, BelTA learned from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yuri Ambrazevich met with UN Secretary General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba. The parties discussed inte

Belarus became the leader among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union in terms of industrial production growth in January-May of this year, BelTA learned from the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). In January-May 2023, industrial production in the EAEU rose by 1.9% year-on-year.

Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have agreed on a permit-free road transportation, BelTA learned from the press service of the Transport and Communications Ministry of Belarus. Minsk hosted a ceremony to sign a protocol on amendments and additions to the Belarus-Kyrgyzstan intergovernmental agreement on international road transportation. The document was signed by First Deputy Transport and Communications Minister of Belarus Aleksei Lyakhnovich and Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan Tilek Tekebaev. The protocol scraps permits for all types of international road haulag

Over 550,000 tonnes of grain has been threshed in Belarus, the Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA. As of 17 July, winter barley was harvested from 138,200ha of land (90.3% of the harvested acreage), with 485,100 tonnes threshed (the average yield stood at 35.1 centners per hectare). Winter rapeseed for grain was gathered in from 37,600ha of land or 11.29% of the targeted area, with 70,300 tonnes threshed (the average yield stood at 18.7 centners per hectare).

If Putin changes his mind about Prigozhin and initiates some sort of revenge, Minsk will not be able to protect the Wagner leader, who knows that full well. Lukashenko in turn cannot believe the promises of Prigozhin, a warlord who has just betrayed his patron, to diligently follow Belarusian rules. One of the strangest twists in the short-lived Wagner mutiny in Russia was the involvement of Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, who allegedly brokered the deal between mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Kremlin, and is even willing to host Wagner in Belarus. The Kremli

Belarus, together with its partners in the Non-Aligned Movement, needs to be at the forefront of efforts to shape a multipolar world order, promote common sense and justice in the world, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said in an interview with BelTA. «If the powers that be listened more to the voice of small and medium-sized states, then we probably would not have such a host of problems today,» Sergei Aleinik said. «We think that time has come for Belarus, together with its partners in the Non-Aligned Movement, to pitch in and be at the forefront of the fight for multipolar world order, common sense and justice in the world.» During the NAM Ministerial Meeting held in Baku in early July, Belarus traditionally put forward a number of initiatives that «correspond to the spirit of the organization and the spirit of the times and that are aimed at ensuring a more harmonious development of international relations and finding ways to solve global challenges and problems that humanity is facing today,” Sergei Aleinik noted.

No one wants to put up with either financial, military, or any other types of pressure and diktat. It is important for all to end the neocolonial dependence on the countries of the “golden billion”, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said in an interview with BelTA while commenting on the results of the ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau in Baku. On the sidelines of the meeting, the Belarusian minister held more than 15 meetings with the foreign ministers of various countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East to discuss both the bilateral agenda and the modern world order. «It would be a mistake to assume that after the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, the situation will return to normal. The sentiments during the meeting clearly demonstrated that for the NAM member countries there is no alternative to a just multipolar world order,» Sergei Aleinik emphasized. “This civilizational process is irreversible. No one wants to put up with financial, military, or any other kind of pressure and diktat anymore. Some large countries spoke about this directly and transparently during our talks." «It is important for everyone to end the neo-colonial dependence on the countries of the ‘golden billion', to create new effective formats of interaction that are not controlled by the West, transform economies, move away from raw material exports, and to industrialize,» the minister added.

A special operational exercise for signal troops of the Belarusian army is taking place on 10-14 July under the leadership of Chief Signal Officer, Chief of the Communications Office of the General Staff, Colonel Vadim Romaniv, the Belarusian Defense Ministry told BelTA. In the course of the exercise communications centers of command posts of all command levels will be gradually redeployed to new areas. In the course of the exercise the signal troops

The key mission of the international art festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk is to create peace. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the opening ceremony of the 32nd international art festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk on 13 July, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The motto of the festival ‘Through art to peace and mutual understanding' has never been more relevant than it is today. Slavonic unity, the unity of all sensible people is once again being put to the test. But here, in Vitebsk year after year we see how it is getting stronger. And the number of our friends grows larger. Artists from the remotest parts of the planet perform on this stage. By coming to us, they say no to all the artificially created barriers between nations and countries, to all the enforced stereotypes and opinions about our countries.”

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There is no and there can be no will, sovereignty, respect, and security without national dignity. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the national Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends), BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Every day we face attempts to impose so-called universal values upon us. However, they are not meant for us.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Brazil Sergei Lukashevich met with Brazilian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraes the other day. The deputy minister of foreign affairs oversees cooperation with Belarus, representatives of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA. The ambassador handed over a note that reaffirms Belarus' intention to become a full member of the interstate association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). Close attention was paid to enhancing Belarus-B

The rise in utility costs should be offset by higher salaries, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Mogilevliftmash enterprise on 10 July, BelTA has learned. In June, the growth of tariffs for housing and utility services was tied to the base amount. Now the maximum allowable increase in payments for public utility services shall not exceed 50% of the base amount (instead of the previously established $5 equivalent). In this regard, the employees of the enterprise asked whether this would result in higher utility costs, since today half of the base amount (Br18.5) is above $5 at the current exchange rate. The head of st

Each district should make money for itself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Mogilevliftmash enterprise on 10 July, BelTA has learned. Mogilev Oblast Governor Anatoly Isachenko briefed the head of state on the main indicators of the socio-economic performance of the region. The gross regional product in Mogilev Oblast in January-May made up 98.6% as to the same period a year before. “You have three failures in the region. The most surprising thing is that the industry in the region is also failing,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted. Anatoly Isachenko clarified that the region cannot reach the GRP targets due to poor results in manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade. As far as manufacturing is concerned, there are issues in two industries — woodworking and cement production. They are to be resolved by the end of the year, some progress has already been made.

Representatives of the Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner have not arrived to examine a possible location for accommodation near Osipovichi, Mogilev Oblast, the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry told BelTA. Leonid Kasinsky, Aide for Ideology to the Belarusian defense minister, Chief of the Central Office for Ideology Work of the Defense Ministry, said that PMC Wagner teams had not come to the Osipovichi area in order to examine the possible location for their accommodation so far. According to Leonid Kasinsky, the camp near Osi

The war in Ukraine, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is not and will not be a reason for any side to carry out a nuclear strike. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with reporters of foreign and Belarusian mass media, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Some say that the war can be finished by carrying out a nuclear strike on Ukraine. It is quite possible but unnecessary.

Whatever the current risks and threats are, Belarusians have been fortune to build their future by fighting exclusively intellectual and labor battles, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting to mark Belarus' Independence Day in Minsk on 30 June, BelTA has learned. «They are spinning this problem of PMC Wagner, a private paramilitary company. Calm down. If we could host them here (at their expense), it would be good for our army.

Belarus and China are planning to sign an investment service agreement by the end of the year, BelTA learned from the press service of the Economy Ministry of Belarus. Regular inter-sessional consultations were held on 29 June in preparation for the final round of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Trade in Services and Investment between Belarus and China. «The experts of the two countries discussed a wide range of issues: trade in services, movement of individuals, investment, and found acceptable solutions to the most pressing issues.

The Great Patriotic War sealed the fraternal ties of THE large multinational country with blood, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke at a ceremony to mark Independence Day at the Mound of Glory memorial complex on 3 July, BelTA has learned. «Today our country celebrates the main state holiday — Independence Day. We celebrate it at the foot of the majestic monument. The monument that was erected in honor of the heroes who liberated Belarus from the Nazi invaders,» Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the law to amend the Mass Media law of the Republic of Belarus on 1 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The document is aimed at improving the mechanisms to protect the national interests in the media space and expanding tools to respond to unfriendly actions against Belarus. The law provides for the possibility of imposing a ban on the activities of foreign media on the territory of the Republic of Belarus in the event of unfriendly actions by foreign governments against the Belarusian media.

I am sure we will never have to use nuclear weapons, but we must have them, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting to mark Belarus' Independence Day in Minsk on 30 June, BelTA has learned. «I once told you at a large forum: if you don't know what to do in a given situation, and your enemies go out of their way to persuade you of something, do the opposite. If they make a push against nuclear weapons, do the opposite,» Aleksandr Lukashenko said. The president recalled how the Belarusian opposition, self-exiled today, striving for power yesterday, would say: «When we come to power, we will shut down the Belarusian nuclear power plant, we do not need it.» «Why did they say that? Because they were told so from abroad, above all, by our neighbors — Poland, Lithuania.

Today Belarus marks Independence Day, the main holiday of Belarusian statehood. The decision to celebrate Independence Day on 3 July was adopted in a nationwide referendum on 24 November 1996. In the same year, President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the decree to establish the public holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Republic Day). It is marked on the day Minsk was liberated from the Nazi invaders – 3 July 1944.

Belarus is preparing new measures in response to Western sanctions. Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik made the statement on the air of the TV channel Belarus One, BelTA has learned. Sergei Aleinik reminded that Belarus is working hard to minimize consequences of the sanctions-fueled pressure. The efforts are aimed at not o

There is a clear trend towards the transfer of money from foreign currency deposits into ruble deposits by individuals in Belarus, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters following the extended meeting of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with the Council of Ministers on 22 June, BelTA has learned. Describing the situation in the economy, the head of government noted that along with macroeconomic indicators there are also indicators that show people's perception of the economic situation in the country. These are, for example, exchange rates, interest rates on deposits and loans, wages and household incomes, pension benefits. Pension benefits have bounced back after last year's slight drop due to high inflation.

The West manipulates the human rights issue to gain advantage in a geostrategic competition, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the United Nations Office at Geneva Larisa Belskaya said at the panel discussion “75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Importance of Compliance with International Obligations” during the 53rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian diplomat noted that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights prohibits the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms and at the same time recognizes the right of states to regulate these rights. The declaration establishes that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person, access to education and full participation in the cultural life of the community.

After Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a conference with senior members of the Council of Ministers on 22 June, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko explained what innovations are supposed to be introduced by the new corresponding bill, BelTA has learned. A bill on facilitating and stimulating the realization of investment projects was submitted for consideration of the head of state. The document is supposed to replace Ordinance No.10, which represented a breakthrough back in the day and served as the legal foundation for this sphere for nearly 15 years. “The ordinance on investments was one of the most advanced and progressive pieces of legislation in our region definitely if not the world.

The Russian president's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the mediation efforts exercised by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko had been made for a higher cause – to avoid bloodshed, TASS reports. Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow highly appreciates the contribution of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the resolution of the conflict. The official remarked that there ar

The government of Belarus has approved the agreement with the government of the Russian Federation on mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

You will be amazed at the difference between the real Belarus and they it is represented in the West, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received the credentials from ambassadors of nine countries in Minsk on 15 June, BelTA has learned. «You have heard a lot about Belarus. I am sure what you've hear is more negative than positive.

The elections to the Belarusian People's Congress will be open and fair, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarus' CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko to discuss the preparations for the 2024 election campaign, BelTA has learned. The head of state touched on the Belarusian People's Assembly, a body that, following the referendum, has acquired a constitutional status in Belarus. «We are laying a certain foundation in this matter. We are gaining experience.

The modern world is selfish and nationalistic. We must rely only on ourselves and our friends, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu in Minsk on 19 June, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are the foundation of interaction between a number of integration organizations, especially the CSTO and the EAEU.

Deputy head of the Faculty for Education and Science — head of the Education and Methodology Department of the Faculty of the General Staff of the Armed Forces at the Military Academy of Belarus Colonel Andrei Bogodel told BelTA how Belarus responds to external challenges and threats. BelTA hosted a roundtable session to discuss the tense situation unfolding in the immediate vicinity of the Belarusian border. According to Andrei Bogodel, the Belarusian leadership takes steps to protect the sovereignty and independence of Belarus. “What is being done in our country? We clearly understand that the developments on the western border, where about 17 exercises are currently underway, as well as on the southern border will entail a change in the entire geostrategy.

The upcoming elections in Belarus will be fair, unlike elections in the United States, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarus' CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko to discuss the preparations for the 2024 election campaign, BelTA has learned. The head of state touched upon the issue of inviting observers to the upcoming elections in 2024. «The entities that invite observers are determined by law. We have nothing to hide.

Relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are at a very high level, but there is still room for improvement, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu in Minsk on 19 June, BelTA has learned. The head of state noted that this visit will contribute towards the strengthening of bilateral relations. «Relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are at a very high level, but, as sportsmen say, there is still room for improvement,» the president said.

Belarus is in favor of cooperation with its western neighbors in combating illegal migration, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yuri Ambrazevich said as he met with Deputy Director General for Management and Reform of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope in Geneva, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The parties discussed a wide range of cooperation issues and separately dwelt on the fight against human trafficking. An agreement was reached on further interaction on anti-trafficking issues. “There

The government of Belarus has approved the agreement with the government of the Russian Federation on mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The respective resolution of the Council of Ministers was published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA informs.

There will be more than 700 charging stations in Belarus by the end of 2023, and another 105 will be installed in 2024, Belorusneft Deputy Director General for Construction and General Affairs Andrei Kotik said at the event to mark Electric Transport Day in Minsk on 9 June, BelTA has learned. “Today we see a boom in the global automotive industry market; the sales of electric vehicles are growing. It's nice to know that Belarus is up to speed with global trends. We have electric transport of all classes and in all market segments. It is noteworthy that electric cars are now more cost-effective than traditional vehicles in the taxi and carsharing segments. The sales of electric vehicles are poised for a serious uptick worldwide. The state production association Belorusneft that was tasked to create the charging network in Belarus, contributes to this in every possible way. This year the number of charging stations will exceed 700. Next year we will install 105 more. Meanwhile, 15 state-of-the-art super-fast charging complexes will be built in addition to that,” Andrei Kotik said.

Belarus was ready to work in the UN Security Council, having its own program and an independent view of what was happening, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Andrei Savinykh said in an interview to the STV channel, BelTA has learned. According to Andrei Savinykh, the nomination of Belarus as a candidate for non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council was, to some extent, an attempt to defend the generally recognized principles of the international community, based on equality of all nations and the ability of the UN and the Council to defend the interests of all states without exception. “At the same time I would like to mention a very important fact: Belarus was ready to work in the Security Council, with its own program and an independent view of events on the basis of an independent foreign policy, while Slovenia had no such potential.

The preparation of the facilities for the storage of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus will end on 7-8 July. With this stage completed, Russia will immediately launch activities related to the deployment of these types of weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Sochi on 9 June, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the security situation in general, Vladimir named it stable.

This year Belarus has increased exports of agricultural products to Russia and China, Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo said in an interview to the ONT TV channel, BelTA has learned. According to the minister, the country has an excess of food products. “We export almost 60% of all milk, meat and grain produced,” he said.

Belarus and Equatorial Guinea have agreed to develop political dialogue and trade, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said at the talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, BelTA has learned. «Our countries established diplomatic relations in 1992, and over the past 30 years have been developing cooperation through targeted intergovernmental ties and interaction in international organizations. But today's visit and negotiations reaffirm our commitment to advancing our bilateral relations,» Sergei Aleinik said.

The West is masterminding a violent scenario to overthrow the government in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with participants of the 52nd meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services in Minsk on 1 June, BelTA has learned. “As far as Belarus is concerned, Poland, Lithuania and, unfortunately, Ukraine provide a training ground for members of illegal armed groups; these countries are trying to create dormant extremist cells in our country. We have fresh evidence of this,” the president noted. The head of state recalled the recent joint operations with Russia, that resulted in the seizure of explosives and hence the prevention of terrorist attacks in Belarus.

Belarus counts on a considerable increase in the number of successful examples of Belarusian-Chinese industrial cooperation, given the Comprehensive Strategy for Joint Industrial Development signed during the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to China on 1 March 2023, Belarusian Deputy Industry Minister Aleksandr Yefimov said during a meeting of the commission for trade and economic cooperation of the intergovernmental committee for cooperation between Belarus and China, BelTA learned from the press service of the Industry Ministry. The deputy industry minister expressed confidence that with joint efforts the countries would be able to bring industrial cooperation to a new level by establishing joint productions in China and Belarus, expanding cooperation with Chinese companies for the supply of technological equipment (components, raw materials and supplies), and also upgrading Belarusian enterprises with the technology and competence of Chinese companies. “The development of industrial cooperation with Chinese partners is in the focus of the highest attention of our state.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina in Minsk on 29 May, BelTA has learned. «You are a highly respected central bank governor. Even our enemies have acknowledged that Elvira Nabiullina has done a great job steering the Russian economy through the turbulent times, especially amid the sanctions. This is an almost exact quote of our enemies.

The introduction of Belarus-Russia single currency is not a question of today, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, BelTA has learned. “I would like to ‘learn' something, ask a number of questions that are on the lips of many heads of state today. You see this in our speeches. We probably say a lot, but even if we understand things by and large (about reserve currency and so on ), we don't quite understand when this will happen and how it will go.

Investments declared by companies residing in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone are estimated at over $1.3 billion. Head of the Great Stone Park Administration Aleksandr Yaroshenko mentioned it as he opened a Belarusian-Chinese forum on innovation-driven development of smart manufacturing, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Yaroshenko said that the Great Stone park was established in Belarus as a site, which will allow implementing many cutting-edge ideas and many of the ideas have already been realized. “It is of strategic importance to establish interaction that will produce high results in the future.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the statements made in Poland about «the impending uprising in Belarus» as he talked to journalists in the Kremlin, BelTA has learned. «We are keeping an eye on these people that this confused Polish general was talking about. They say they are putting together regiments or battalions. At least they proclaim that they are doing this.

The capacity of the reactor unit of the second power unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP) has been increased to 50%. The ceremony marking the event took place at BelNPP with the participation of Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and Director General of the Rosatom state corporation Alexey Likhachev on 19 May, BelTA has learned. This marked a significant progress in the program to put the power unit into operation. The prime minister visited the unit control room of the plant's second unit, where he was briefed on the progress made in the development of the reactor unit's capacity.

Russia was ready to sign an agreement to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the participants of the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk on 18 May, BelTA has learned. “The Russian MPs were directly involved in this process from the very first day. We suggested negotiations. Let's talk and stop the war.

Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik and his Nicaragua's counterpart Denis Moncada Colindres have met to hold talks in Minsk, BelTA has learned. The foreign ministers are expected to hold talks with the participation of delegations, sign several documents and talk to the media. “We see your country as a very importa

China Merchants Group aims to expand strategic partnership with Belarus, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in China. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Yuri Senko met with Chairman of the Board of the China Merchants Group Miao Jianmin. The diplomat congratulated him on the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the corporation and thanked the team of China Merchants Group for active cooperation with Belarus.

Belarus and Hungary plan to expand cooperation in education. The issue was discussed at the meeting of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Hungary Vladimir Ulakhovich with Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Miklos Lengyel, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission. “The parties discussed Belarusian-Hungarian cooperation in education, including scholarship programs for students in Belarus and Hungary. They outlined steps for further intensification o