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+4A roadmap to guide the advancement of cooperation between Belarus and Equatorial Guinea was signed in Malabo after negotiations of the two heads of state were completed. The document was signed by the presidents Aleksandr Lukashenko and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, BelTA has learned. The roadmap was put together taking into account Equatorial Guinea's needs.
Belarus is ready to provide comprehensive solutions for the sake of development of Equatorial Guinea. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Belarus has experience of mechanization and industrialization of agriculture.
31.12 / 21:17
2022 announced Year of Historical Memory in Belarus
The year 2022 will be announced Year of Historical Memory in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he paid a visit to the National Research Center Mother and Child on 31 December, BelTA has learned. “Among the things I still need to do this year is to wish a Happy New Year to my people and sign a degree on 2022 Year of Historical Memory,” the president said.
14.12 / 15:55
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Lukashenko vows union of Belarus and Russia will be better than EU
The union of Belarus and Russia will be a more powerful, mature and advanced integration association than the European Union, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview to the Turkish broadcaster TRT on 9 December, BelTA has learned. During the interview, the journalist asked about the prospects for the development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia and asked whether this association will be similar to the European Union. «This union [of Belarus and Russia] will be more advanced and more stable,» the head of state replied.
29.11 / 12:32
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Lukashenko: USA wants to use Poland, Baltic states, Ukraine to start war
The United States of America wants to unleash a war using Poland, the Baltic states, Ukraine and the migrant crisis on the border of Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke at a joint meeting of the Constitutional Commission and the working group on finalizing the new Constitution draft on 25 November, BelTA informs. “They seek to get closer to Moscow. And this ‘balcony' here obstructs them, they need to cut it off.
29.11 / 12:28
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Lukashenko refutes accusations of Belarus profiting from migrant crisis
Belarus does not profit from the migrant crisis. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement while talking to reporters after visiting refugees in a transportation and logistics hub near the Belarusian-Polish border on 26 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “Don't listen to those fakes that claim that it is profitable for us, that we've invited migrants to come here, that we bring them here, that [the Belarusian flag carrier] Belavia transports them.
29.11 / 12:18
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Lukashenko: Belarus is not brandishing weapons, but is ready to fight back
Belarus is not flexing its military muscles but is ready to fight back in the event of any attack, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the meeting at the strategic control center of the Defense Ministry on 29 November, BelTA has learned. “We need to defend our country. I am not dramatizing the situation, but I am warning the military: we must be able to produce an adequate response to any possible move of theirs [those who pose a threat to the security of Belarus].
22.11 / 12:11
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Eismont about Lukashenko's words: We will talk to any opposition but not to traitors
In an interview with the British media company BBC Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned readiness to discuss various matters with the opposition but not with traitors. Press Secretary of the Belarus President Natalya Eismont made the statement in a recent broadcast hosted by the YouTube channel of Igor Tur, a political analyst of the Belarusian TV channel ONT, BelTA has learned.
22.11 / 11:54
Lukashenko blames West for financing, controlling last year's mutiny
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko pursues an independent policy and acts primarily in the interests of the Belarusian nation. He made the relevant statement in an interview with the BBC, BelTA has learned.
22.11 / 11:47
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Lukashenko cautions against attempts to start war in Belarus
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko cautions against attempts to start a war in Belarus' territory. He made the relevant statement in an interview with the BBC on 19 November, BelTA has learned.
22.11 / 11:47
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Lukashenko: The EU shies away from contacts on migrant crisis
Contact persons from the European Union who were supposed to cooperate with Belarus on the refugee crisis do not get in touch, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik and President's Aide – Inspector for Grodno Oblast Yuri Karayev on 22 November, BelTA has learned. “I am waiting for the EU's decision on 2,000 refugees.
15.11 / 12:55
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Lukashenko sketches out Belarus-Russia tight cooperation in security, defense
Belarus-Russia cooperation in defense and security is particularly tight and involves no issues at all. Aleksandr Lukashenko made the relevant statement in an interview with Igor Korotchenko, a military expert and Editor-in-Chief of the Russian magazine Natsionalnaya Oborona [national defense] on 9 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have absolutely no issues in defense and security.
15.11 / 12:27
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Belarus ready to fly refugees home, but they do not want to
Belarus is ready to fly refugees back to their homeland, but they do not want to return, Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the working group to finalize the draft Constitution, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarus has been doing its best to prevent refugees from gathering on the state border. Moreover, the president said, Belarus is ready to fly the refugees, who have changed their mind to make it to the European Union, back to their homeland.
15.11 / 12:23
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Lukashenko promises tough response to EU's new sanctions
The European Union's new sanctions against Belarus will be met with tough response, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting with the working group on finalizing the new Constitution draft on 15 November, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Belarus was accused of creating a migrant crisis and therefore the European Union is threatening to adopt another package of sanctions against the country. “Facilitating a migration flow through Belarus is more trouble than it is worth.
08.11 / 13:18
Lukashenko: Criticism, competition should be within law
While visiting Orsha City Hospital No. 1 on 6 November Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he did not mind criticism and competition, but this should not run afoul of the law, BelTA has learned. During his visit to the hospital, Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled the events of last year.
28.10 / 12:45
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Lukashenko pledges strong response to West's border militarization
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the ongoing militarization along the western borders of Belarus as he met with Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov in Minsk on 28 October, BelTA has learned. «Here's the latest news. Russia has probably paid attention to it too.
25.10 / 11:56
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Lukashenko discussing creation of personal data protection authority
The establishment of a personal data protection authority is being discussed at a government meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 22 October, BelTA has learned The head of state recalled that in May 2021 a law was adopted to protect people's rights while processing their personal data. “The government and the Operations and Analysis Center believe that a separate authority should be set up to supervise the observance of this law,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
11.10 / 10:49
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Lukashenko urges to bolster economy to survive geopolitical confrontation
We need to bolster the country's economy if we want to survive the geopolitical confrontation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he took part in the general meeting of the Belarusian National Union of Consumer Societies Belkoopsoyuz in Minsk on 8 October, BelTA has learned. «We have let our guards down: we have repelled an attempt at a revolution and stop being careful and alert.
07.10 / 14:27
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Lukashenko pledges support to ordinary Belarusians amid western sanctions
It is essential to take all measures to protect ordinary families and workers amid western sanctions, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the government session held on 7 October to discuss measures to counteract sanctions, BelTA informs. The head of state recalled a previous decision to meet with the government every three months or more often if necessary to discuss economic matters. “We must
07.10 / 14:27
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Lukashenko urges not to make drama out of sanctions
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko urged not to dramatize the sanctions against Belarus as he hosted the government session on 7 October to discuss measures to counteract the sanctions, BelTA informs. The head of state noted that a hybrid war is being waged against Belarus and sanctions are its economic component. “We need not only to promptly and coherently respond to all challenges, but also to actively take preventive measures, to look for ways out of the current situation. We have an
01.10 / 14:29
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Lukashenko suggests adopting Law on Civil Society
We need a law to define who can be regarded as civil society, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with senior officials of the Belarus President Administration on 1 October, BelTA has learned. “We have discussed this issue more than once.
30.09 / 18:58
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Lukashenko about shot KGB officer: It will not be left unpunished
A KGB officer was killed in a shootout in an apartment in Minsk on 28 September. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko received information about the tragedy immediately and gave instructions to provide all kinds of support and assistance to the family, the president's Press Secretary Natalya Eismont told BelTA. Natalya Eismont said: “Yesterday the president received information about the tragedy immediately. He gave in
30.09 / 18:52
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Lukashenko: Belarus can turn into an outpost within a month if needed
In an interview with the U.S. television company CNN on 30 September Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko once again commented on the speculations that Belarus may lose its independence and become kind of an outpost if it continues advancing cooperation with Russia.
30.09 / 18:52
Lukashenko: Transformations in Belarus are not about dramatic change in priorities
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned the transformations taking place in Belarus as he received credentials from foreign ambassadors, BelTA has learned. “The start of your diplomatic service here coincides with important transformations in Belarus.
22.09 / 13:44
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Lukashenko meets with Pakistan PM in Dushanbe
Belarus is extremely interested in developing cooperation with Pakistan, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Dushanbe on 16 September, BelTA has learned. “We are very interested in cooperation with a huge country such as Pakistan. I am sure that your specialists and members of the government will find a lot of interesting in Belarus for Pakistan,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
22.09 / 12:08
Lukashenko talks about amendments to Constitution, referendum
The referendum on amendments to the Constitution will be organized as promised. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he appointed a number of officials of municipal authorities on 20 September, BelTA has learned. The head of state reminded about the organization of the referendum and stressed that municipal authorities will also help organize the process.
21.09 / 22:24
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Lukashenko: 17 September will live in the heart and memory of the Belarusian nation
The eastern part and the western part of Belarus were reunited on 17 September 1939. The date has lived and will live in the heart and memory of the Belarusian nation. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the patriotic forum Symbol of Unity held in Minsk Arena on 17 September to mark People's Unity Day, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Here is my address to you, to our Belarusian nation. I would li
21.09 / 12:29
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Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to help rebuild Afghanistan
Belarus is ready to take part in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he took part in the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on 17 September, BelTA has learned. “Our country is ready to assist in rebuilding Afghanistan's infrastructure and supplying food,” the head of state said. Aleksandr Lukashenko called the SCO a unique platform for discussing problems in Afghanistan that has observer status in the organization.
21.09 / 04:19
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Belarusian visa-free entry terms adjusted
The procedure that allows foreigners to enter Belarus without visas has been adjusted. On 14 September Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.345 to amend presidential decree No.8 on introducing a visa-free procedure for foreign citizens to enter and leave Belarus, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA. Decree No.345 will come into force one month after the official publication, that is on 17 October 2021.
10.09 / 16:57
Bill to suspend Belarus-EU readmission agreement in parliament soon
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has decided in favor of bringing a bill on suspending the agreement between the Republic of Belarus and the European Union on the readmission of individuals, who stay without permission, into the House of Representatives of the National Assembly. The document was prepared by the government in response to unfriendly actions of the European Union and its member states towards Belarus, the press service of the head of state told BelTA.
10.09 / 16:38
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Lukasheko hails important agreements with Russia
The presidents of Belarus and Russia have reached very important agreements in Moscow on 9 September, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin on 10 September, BelTA has learned. The meeting with Alexander Bastrykin was held in the run-up to the professional holiday of Belarusian investigators. They will celebrate the Day of Workers of Investigative Bodies on 12 September.
31.08 / 09:27
Lukashenko, Putin to meet in Moscow on 9 September
The presidents of Belarus and Russia Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin will meet in Moscow on 9 September. The date was agreed by the heads of state during a telephone conversation on 30 August, BelTA learned the press service of the Belarusian leader. During the meeting, the presidents will once again discuss the Union State programs prepared by the governments of the two countries, other topical issues on the bilateral agenda and also international issues.
30.08 / 11:42
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Lukashenko reveals details of phone conversations on Afghanistan
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko revealed the details of telephone conversations with foreign leaders on Afghanistan which he had in the morning on 30 August as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Belarus Mahmadsharif Haqdod, BelTA informs. “I have just had a telephone conversation with your president [Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon]. We have been talking for 30 minutes, and he, as a very close friend, briefed me on the current situation in Afghanistan.
20.08 / 15:38
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Lukashenko: Belarus' enemies stop at nothing
Enemies of Belarus go to extraordinary lengths, but they have miscalculated, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he presented state awards to representatives of law enforcement on 20 August, BelTA informs. “Our opponents, or to put it straight, enemies, stop at nothing. You know it better than I do. How
20.08 / 15:35
Lukashenko in favor of moving forward, changes, new Constitution
It is inadmissible to freeze the situation in the country lest stagnation happens. It is necessary to move forward and implement changes but only within the limits of the law. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during a ceremony held on 20 August to present state awards to representatives of defense, security, and law enforcement agencies, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I would like to draw your attention to one circumstance. Som
19.08 / 11:13
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Belarus president to decide on status of Belarusian People's Congress
The Constitutional Commission will submit its proposals regarding the status of the Belarusian People's Congress to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for consideration, Chairman of the Constitutional Commission, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Belarus Piotr Miklashevich told reporters on 11 August, BelTA has learned. “We have outlined three matters that require consideration of the head of state. One of them is the constitutional status of the Belarusian People's Congress, since it is a new institution in the system of government.
09.08 / 21:51
Lukashenko agrees to give interview to CNN, but on one condition
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said he is willing to give an interview to the U.S. TV station CNN whose representative was present at the big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. «I am not ruling it out.
09.08 / 19:39
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Lukashenko talks about next president of Belarus
The person the Belarusian people elect will be the next president. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during a meeting with representatives of the general public, experts, and mass media titled as the Big Conversation with the President on 9 August, BelTA has learned. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, it is a complicated matter.
09.08 / 19:39
Lukashenko: Constitutional referendum should be open and fair
Belarus needs to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments in an open and fair way, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Big Conversation with the President, a meeting with the public, experts and media community in the format of a big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. “We have nothing to hide.
09.08 / 19:39
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Lukashenko: No plans to introduce sanctions against Ukraine
Belarus is not going to impose sanctions against Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Big Conversation with the President, a meeting with the public, experts and media community in the format of a big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. “We are not going to impose any sanctions against you,” the head of state said as he fielded a question from Ukrainian journalist Pavel Zelinsky.
09.08 / 19:39
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Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia are yet to align one Union State program out of 28
Belarus and Russia are yet to align one Union State program, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Big Conversation with the President, a meeting with the public, experts and media community in the format of a big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. According to the head of state, the so-called integration roadmaps were reformatted into the Union State programs. There are a total of 28 of them.
09.08 / 19:39
Lukashenko: System of granting citizenship to Ukrainians should be effective by late 2021
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko ordered to come to grips with the system of granting citizenship to Ukrainian migrants by the end of the year. The head of state made the statement during a meeting with representatives of the general public, experts, and mass media titled as the Big Conversation with the President on 9 August, BelTA has learned. Addressing the head of state journalist Ksenia Lebedeva voiced a request she often heard from those who moved from Ukraine.
09.08 / 19:39
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Lukashenko: Belarus has stood serious test for national unity
Belarus has stood a serious test for national unity, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Big Conversation with the President, a meeting with the public, experts and media community in the format of a big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. «We have stood a serious test for national unity. We know that we have everything to pass this period in our newest history with dignity.
09.08 / 19:39
Lukashenko opines on USA's true attitude to Belarus
The USA could not care less about Belarus as such, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he answered a question of a journalist from The Wall Street Journal during the Big Conversation with the President on 9 August, BelTA has learned. “You are far away and you do not care about what is happening in Belarus. You cannot even locate it on a map.
09.08 / 19:39
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Lukashenko: President Volodymyr Zelensky had chance to become peacemaker
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a chance to become a peacemaker in Ukraine and make serious progress in resolving the conflict in Donbass, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Big Conversation with the President, a meeting with the public, experts and media community in the format of a big press conference in Minsk on 9 August, BelTA has learned. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the former President Petro Poroshenko failed the Minsk accords because he was controlled from the outside. «He didn't implement them.
07.08 / 17:18
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Lukashenko: Ukraine's government pursues a policy of confrontation
Confrontation is at the bottom of the policy of the Ukrainian government, which poses an additional threat to Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the situation at the border on 5 August, BelTA has learned. At the beginning of the meeting, Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he had invited heads of almost all major defense, security and law enforcement agencies in order to discuss the situation unfolding at the western and partly southern border of Belarus, as well as around the country, and above all with regard to the policy of NATO.
27.07 / 08:38
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Lukashenko comments on investigation of genocide of Belarusian people
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Prosecutor General Andrei Shved discussed the topic of investigation of the facts of genocide of the Belarusian people at the meeting held on 26 July, BelTA informs. “I understand that the investigation has just reached the desired scale. More attention should be drawn to
20.07 / 13:54
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Lukashenko calls for more effort to defend Belarus' economic interests
In order to protect the domestic enterprises Belarus needs to use more actively the mechanisms of international organizations, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities, BelTA has learned. “We have to use the mechanisms of international organizations more actively in order to protect our enterprises.
20.07 / 13:54
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Lukashenko: Belarus' foreign policy strategy should be revised
Belarus' foreign policy strategy should be revised, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities, BelTA has learned. Taking part in the meeting are heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions abroad. “In the spring of last year we already saw attempts to escalate tensions here in Minsk, but we underestimated this.
20.07 / 13:29
Lukashenko orders to cut Belarus' diplomatic presence in Europe
The staffing of Belarusian diplomatic missions abroad should be overhauled, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss Belarus' current foreign policy priorities on 20 July, BelTA has learned. Addressing Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko, the Belarusian head of state noted: “We should carefully examine the work of our diplomatic missions in Europe. Being a
29.06 / 13:12
Lukashenko: Europe is trying to destroy Belarus, expects it to protect geopolitical interests
Europe is trying to destroy Belarus, but expects us to protect geopolitical interests, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to lay wreaths in the Brest Fortress on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War on 22 June, BelTA has learned. The president said that European countries expect Belarus to assist in combating illegal migration.
29.06 / 10:16
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Lukashenko, Patrushev discuss cooperation in security, defense sector
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev on 29 June, BelTA informs. “We always have what to talk about, especially in this complicated time. I have been keeping an eye on your statements, addresses.
23.06 / 22:52
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Lukashenko: We will not give away our native land and sovereignty
Belarusians will not give their native land and sovereignty away to anyone, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to lay wreaths in the Brest Fortress on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War on 22 June, BelTA has learned. «Once again I would like to say to those who still do not get it yet. Understand this once and for all: We will not give away our native land, independence and sovereignty to anyone. We will ho
21.06 / 11:47
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Belarusian vaccine to be tailored to future variant of coronavirus
We are planning to tailor a Belarusian vaccine to the future variant of coronavirus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited Minsk Children's Clinical Hospital No.2 on 19 June, BelTA has learned. The president noted that the country is not in a hurry to produce its own vaccine, as other countries, because there is no such need yet: Belarus has established the production of the Russian vaccine. The Chinese partners are also providing assistance.
17.06 / 12:13
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Lukashenko: Every Belarusian region should be ready to mobilize quickly
Every Belarusian region should be ready to mobilize in a short period of time, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he hosted a meeting to discuss area defense at the Shklov District Executive Committee on 16 June, BelTA has learned. The president emphasized the importance of full readiness of the territorial defense control bodies and rapid mobilization of forces and means. “Local government bodies, the chairmen of district executive committees and oblast executive committees need to learn to be at war.
08.06 / 11:32
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Lukashenko calls to produce small arms domestically
Belarus needs to have its own production of small arms, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard a report on the performance and development prospects of the Belarusian military-industrial complex, BelTA has learned. The head of state outlined the development of domestic production of small arms as an important topic. «We are not going to war with anyone,» he said.
08.06 / 11:32
Day of People's Unity established in Belarus
Belarus has established a new national holiday – the Day of People's Unity. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.206 on 7 June, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian head of state. Decree No.206 amends Decree No.157 of 26 March 1998 “On national holidays, public holidays, and commemorative dates in the Republic of Belarus”.
03.06 / 19:11
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Lukashenko about events around Belarus: Attempt to unsettle situation up to August 2020 level
An attempt is in progress to unsettle the situation in Belarus to the level of August 2020. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Sochi on 28 May, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I will inform you.
17.05 / 11:17
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Lukashenko: Farmers should have easy access to markets
It is necessary to fix the way food markets operate and to ensure access to them for farmers, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he toured a farmers' market near Minsk on 14 May, BelTA has learned. Earlier, the president had given an instruction to build a farmers' market where anyone could sell products of their own make. Now the president wanted to know how his instruction was fulfilled. “I wanted
05.05 / 09:38
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Belarus to focus on economic revival of Chernobyl-affected regions
Economic revival will be in the focus of the development program of Belarusian regions affected by the Chernobyl disaster, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told journalists following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 4 May, BelTA has learned. During his trip to Chernobyl-affected regions, the head of state instructed the government and local authorities to draw up a development program of these regions, Roman Golovchenko said. According to him, such program is currently in the pipeline. Plans are
05.05 / 09:38
Over 80 former Belarusian defense, security, law enforcement officials stripped of rank
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to strip of rank over 80 former officers of various defense, security, and law enforcement agencies on 4 May, BelTA has learned. In line with the legislation Belarusian defense, security, and law enforcement officers, including retired and reserve ones, can be stripped of military ranks (special ranks) by the head of state. As the social and political situation in the country deteriorated, certain military personnel and officers of law enforcement and security agencies tried to destabilize the situation and inflate protest moods in the society.
23.03 / 20:07
Leather industry described as strategic branch of Belarusian economy
MINSK, 23 March (BelTA) – The leather industry is a strategic branch of the Belarusian economy, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the visit to the Minsk Leather Production Association on 23 March, BelTA has learned. At the enterprise the president was briefed on the state and prospects of the country's leather industry and the development strategy of the Minsk Leather Production Association.