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On 27 March Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the go-ahead to the appointment of new senior officials at the regional, municipal and district administrations, BelTA has learned. “You know all the tasks. I have spoken about this more than once,” the president said addressing the appointees.

The 2024 political campaign will go well if Belarusians remain level-headed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporter on 22 March, BelTA informs. The head of state was asked about the political campaign that is scheduled for next year and about the public sentiments about it. “If we stay grounded, everything will be fine,” Aleksandr Lukashenko replied. According to the president, the beginning of next year will not be easy because of the election campaigns.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of Russia Batu Khasikov, BelTA has learned. Welcoming the guest, the Belarusian head of state noted that it was great pleasure for him to see the head of the Russian region at the Palace of Independence: “We appreciate that you come to Belarus and learn more about our country. It is very important for us.” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that despite the distance, Belarus and Kalmykia have common history and values. “Our ancestors jointly defended the legacy of the October Revolution, won a Great Victory in the fight against fascism, rebuilt the country from scratch showing extraordinarily hard work and dedication.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.66 on drafting reservist officers for military service on 10 March, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The decree provides for drafting up to 230 men under 27 for service in the army in 2023. Up to 20 people, who have completed the relevant reservist officer training in military department

Iran is ready to share its experience of countering sanctions with Belarus, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi told the media following the talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Tehran on 13 March, BelTA has learned. «Despite the threats and sanctions that are used against the Islamic Republic of Iran, we have been able to achieve high results and transform sanctions into opportunities. We are ready to share our experience with the friendly Belarus in this regard,» Ebrahim Raisi said.

Belarus and Iran can advance to a new level of cooperation that will have the highest degree of efficiency, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the extended meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on 13 March, BelTA has learned. “The experience of my communication with the former presidents of Iran and the negotiations that we have had suggest that the ongoing visit is remarkable as it will offer an opportunity to reach a new stage of our cooperation. And this cooperation will be highly efficient.

The Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Iran, Sergei Aleinik and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, met in Tehran on the eve of the official visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Iran, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The top diplomats of Belarus and Iran discussed the state and dynamics of the development of bilateral relations, paying special attention to the practical implementation of Belarusian-Iranian projects. The plan of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations was also touched upon.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a roadmap of comprehensive cooperation between the countries for 2023-2026 following the talks in Tehran, BelTA has learned. During the meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Aleksandr Lukashenko assured that Minsk will do everything necessary to implement the agreements. «You can rely on us,» the head of state stressed. The roadmap provides for comprehensive cooperation between Belarus and Iran in the political, economic, consular, scientific and technological avenues and also in education, culture, art, media and tourism. The agreement on the development of the document was reached during the meeting between Aleksandr Lukashenko and Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in September 2021.

There is no way prices in Belarus will spiral out of control, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the government meeting to discuss the country's economic performance in 2022 and map out plans to address social and economic development tasks for 2023, BelTA has learned. “Of course, we pay a lot of attention to keeping inflation in check. Prices are the number one issue for people. We should never allow the kind of price hike that we saw last autumn.

Radiation safety and operational reliability of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is ‘a priority of priorities', Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the Belarusian nuclear power plant (BelNPP), BelTA has learned. “The construction of Belarus' first nuclear power plant is one of the biggest and most technologically advanced projects that we have carried out together with the Russians. A lot has already been done to implement this project,” the head of state said. In particular, the first power unit has been put into operation and it functions steadily, producing electricity for the power grid. According to the president, the first unit has already generated more than 12.5 billion kWh since it went online, which allowed replacing over 3 billion cubic meters of gas and saving more than $400 million for the country. “The result is not bad for a start,” the Belarusian leader noted.

Enterprises of the Belarusian military-industrial complex are working to launch the batch production of drones, Chairman of the State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus told the media following a meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to discuss the financing of military-related procurement, BelTA has learned. During the meeting the head of state stressed the need for the production of more advanced attack unmanned aerial vehicles in Belarus. Dmitry Pantus explained that in October 2022, a line-up of unmanned aerial vehicles, including combat ones, was presented at the Obuz-Lesnovsky training ground. The samples were designed and produced in Belarus. «At the moment, o

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is set to pay a state visit to the People's Republic of China on 28 February–2 March, BelTA learned the press service of the Belarusian leader. The visit will make its contribution to a multi-year course of building relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation with the People's Republic of China. At the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in September 2022, the leaders of Belarus and China adopted a joint declaration to bring their relations to a new level — all-weather and all-round strategic partnership.

Given the present level of threats against Belarus we keep close tabs on the domestic military and industrial production, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a government meeting to discuss the financing of military-related procurement, BelTA has learned. “Today we will discuss the issues related to the financing of military-related procurement for the needs of law enforcement agencies. Given the present level of threats against Belarus we keep close tabs on the domestic military and industrial production. I would like to stress that despite the unprecedented sanctions we are still able to produce enough weapons and military equipment for the needs of the Belarusian army,” the head of state said. “We easily get everything we need (I mean hardware) from Russia. As for microelectronics, optics, other things, we need to thank those who have preserved the technologies we inherited from the Soviet Union, thus together with Russia we can produce any type of weapons,” he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his impressions of the press conference of the head of state for Belarusian and foreign media as he met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Moscow on 17 February, BelTA has learned. «By the way, I watched your press conference yesterday.

Belarusian peacefulness is not synonymous to willingness to make sacrifices, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Security Council meeting that discussed the draft of the updated national security concept, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the fact that, unlike a number of countries, including former Soviet nations where such documents are classified, Belarus decided not to hide anything. “You also know that this is my principled demand.

I am ready to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 16 February, BelTA has learned. Answering journalists' questions, Aleksandr Lukashenko revealed the details of the upcoming meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. «Why is Biden going to Poland?” the head of state asked a question. “Why Poland? We're cool with that. But if he is willing we are ready to host him in Minsk and to have a serious conversation (please convey this to him through your channels). If he wants peace in Ukraine.

All problems and conflicts must be resolved peacefully at the negotiating table, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 16 February, BelTA has learned. The president is convinced that all problems must be resolved peacefully at the negotiating table. Belarus, and personally the head of state, were involved in this process during the work on the well-known Minsk agreements.

“Peace-loving” countries have failed to squeeze out the smartest people from Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 17 February, BelTA has learned. “I was pleasantly surprised by what the ambassador told me on the way here. According to him, your companies ordered more than $300 million worth of products from our IT specialists.

The Belarusian authorities want normal relations with the West, but on one condition – no interfering in Belarus' affairs, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 16 February, BelTA has learned. American journalists asked the president how he feels about the fact that the Belarusian government system is called a dictatorship, and he himself is called a dictator. “The fact that you in the West think that there is a dictatorship here is an advantage for me. Soon you will also want a dictatorship. You have it in fact, but in an unfair, twisted, stupid form. It has always been there… There is complete laxity in the West: there is neither dictatorship, nor democracy there. We in Belarus make decisions and address tasks. Indeed, I have to intervene or take most of the decisions. If you think it's a dictatorship, it is fine with me. I don't think it's a dictatorship. There's no dictatorship here,” the Belarusian president said.

Belarus has begun to supply its goods through Russian ports and will expand this format of cooperation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke to foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 16 February, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus aims to develop economic cooperation with the Far East. «We will process fish in Belarus, as well as all the other riches that are there,» he said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called for greater unity in the Collective Security Treaty Organization as he met with Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov on 13 February, BelTA has learned. “Challenges are many. We took the risk to compile the program of our presidency in the organization so that we could try to solve the problems that we have, especially on the borders of CSTO member states. I do not speak of your experience in vain. You have a great memory. You know well both the Caucasus and Central Asia. We have problems there. Let us try to resolve them and, as much as possible, bring the Collective Security Treaty Organization together in these difficult times. You see what is happening on the perimeter,” the Belarusian leader said. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that all members of the CSTO should unite and act together, because it is always easier and simpler to act this way. “If someone thinks that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is not our conflict, that we will sit quietly somewhere – nothing of the kind, it will not be like that. The time will come (it is not far away, literally tomorrow) and it will require us to define ourselves, to take a certain position. I am not saying that this should be done to the detriment of national interests. Despite all the shortcomings in the union we will have to clearly define our policy, our line in order to act together. It is always simpler and easier to act together,” the president said.

Lukashenko commented on the potential of promoting Belarusian developments in medicine citing the example of cooperation with Zimbabwe as he talked to Belarusian scientists in Minsk on 9 February, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he discussed the possibilities of cooperation in healthcare with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa as he paid the state visit to that country. Zimbabwe is struggling with high child and maternal mortality. Having good achievements and best practices in this sector, Belarus can provide its assistance.

The total economic effect from the state visit of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe is estimated at roughly $200 million, BelTA learned from Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik. Sergei Aleinik said that contracts on shipping about 4,000 Belarusian tractors, agricultural machines, and other vehicles and machines to Zimbabwe were signed as a result of the visit. “We estimate the total economic effect of the visit at approximately $200 million,” the official said.

Belarus and Zimbabwe are moving to a new level of interaction, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to South Africa and Zimbabwe Aleksandr Sidoruk as he commented on the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe, BelTA has learned. “We have a comprehensive approac

Belarus' Prosecutor General Andrei Shved detailed the decree on the commission for people who want to return to their homeland as he spoke to the media after his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 6 February, BelTA has learned. According to him, the document describes not only the composition of the commission (two-thirds of it consists of representatives of the public, well-known people) but also defines the conditions and procedure for consideration of applications from Belarusian citizens living abroad. “The document covers the period of possible or committed offenses from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023. People may apply to the commission by mail or over the internet. The decree

In February, Belarus will hold a traditional event, Big Conversation with the President, during which President Aleksandr Lukashenko will talk live with journalists, bloggers and members of the public, Press Secretary of the Belarusian leader Natalya Eismont said in an interview on 5 February, BelTA has learned. “One more thing that you, journalists, are most interested in is the opportunity to personally talk with the head of state. There are plans to hold the Big Conversation with the President event in February. It will, as usual, have a broad format. We invite our journalists, bloggers, and community

I have signed a decree to set up a commission to work with citizens who wish to return to their homeland, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarus' Prosecutor General Andrei Shved to receive his report on 6 February, BelTA has learned. “Today I have signed a decree, prepared by a group of specialists headed by you, on the consideration of the applications from Belarusian citizens abroad regarding their possible violation of the law. This is exactly the issue we discussed the other day. I also looked at the composition [of the commission] and other things.

The Belarus-Zimbabwe business forum opened in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, BelTA has learned. The event is taking place in the run-up to the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe. He is expected to arrive in the afternoon. Aleksandr Lukashenko is to be greeted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa personally.

The situation along the border, refugees and army support were discussed by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at the event to approve the decisions on the protection of the state border in 2023, BelTA has learned. Taking part in the meeting were State Secretary of Belarus' Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich, Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, Chairman of the State Border Committee Anatoly Lappo, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces — First Deputy Defense Minister Viktor Gulevich. “Although today's event is traditional — at the beginning of every year we take decisions on border protection — yet, the year 2023 is not like any other year, as the situation around Belarus (the military and political situation, and the economic situation as well) is not easy. This is why our today's meeting is special.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved the decisions on protection of the state border in 2023, BelTA has learned. At the start of the year the head of state traditionally approves the decision on state border protection. This year two decisions will be signed: on state border protection on the ground and in airspace.

The policy in favor of integration with Russia is generating economic dividends for Belarus. Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko mentioned it during a government conference hosted by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to review the fulfillment of integration programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, BelTA has learned. Roman Golovchenko is convinced that the previously adopted policy towards integration with Russia and towards the realization of Union State programs had been the right and timely move. Roman Golovchenko reminded that back in the day the programs were discussed and adopted in a slightly different geopolitical environment. “I don't think

There has not been and cannot be any talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss Belarus-Russia Union State integration programs on 12 January, BelTA has learned. “I warn you that there has been no talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, and there can't be such talk. There is simply no need [for that]. The existing format of cooperation with Russia has not been exhausted yet,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a law to amend the law on the citizenship of the Republic of Belarus on 5 January, the president's press service told BelTA. In particular, the amendments elaborate the category of people, who acquire Belarus' citizenship by birth.

Belarusians support their Russian brothers but do not forget about Ukrainians either. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he visited a temple in the Saint Elisabeth Convent on 7 January, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the Saint Elisabeth Convent had recently collected donations for Russian military personnel fighting on the frontlines and had been criticized by “bought-and-paid-for opposition” because of it.

In late 2017 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the Digital Economy Development Ordinance, thanks to which the Belarusian IT industry was granted unprecedented conditions for development and the Hi-Tech Park, which was established back in 2005, became famous all over the world. “Belarus is turning into a Silicon Valley.

In late 2017 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the Digital Economy Development Ordinance, thanks to which the Belarusian IT industry was granted unprecedented conditions for development and the Hi-Tech Park, which was established back in 2005, became famous all over the world. “Belarus is turning into a Silicon Valley. It is becoming a world center for software development.” This is what The Wall Street Journal and Forbes wrote about the country. “A paradise for programmers.” “Exceptional potential and a far-sighted economic policy,” this is how Eric Gundersen, the founder of the American startup Mapbox, and the former U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo evaluated capabilities of the republic. In the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions we will tell you how Belarus became an IT country, will dispel myths about the Hi-Tech Park, and will try to find out what future awaits the Belarusian IT industry after all.

The realization of Union State programs of Belarus and Russia determines a brand new stage of economic integration of the two countries. State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev made the statement as he met with Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned. At the start of the conversation Dmitry Mezentsev thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for the attention and support and he and the Russian leader give to the relevant Union State agenda.

Programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia must not be curtailed, it is necessary to increase their funding. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is good that this year is beginning with this event. Sincerely speaking, we have to update the agenda of the Union State and begin by summarizing the accomplishments and sketching out future steps.

The year 2023 has been declared the Year of Peace and Creation in Belarus, BelTA learned from the New Year's Eve address of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We declare the next year the Year of Peace and Creation. It corresponds to the spirit of the time and desires of our hearts. I wish peace and goodness to dear Belarus as strongly as you do. I wish goo

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard out a report on the state of affairs in the civil engineering industry and wondered how the instruction to simplify the process of construction of various categories of buildings was being fulfilled, BelTA has learned. Starting the conversation about problems concerning the civil engineering industry, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “Nobody needs some chit chat about it. I am interested in the first matter: the simplification of the construction process. You and I had an agreement on it.

The coming 2023 will be the happiest and most successful year, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told reporters as he arrived at the CIS informal meeting, BelTA has learned. When asked what 2023 will be like, the president said: «The happiest, the most successful. Don't worry, everything will be fine.» The president was also asked how he was doing before the summit. «I am OK,» Aleksandr Lukashenko replied.

The sovereignty and independence of Belarus are inviolable. At the same time, Belarus will never turn against Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to review Belarus-Russia cooperation in Minsk, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that after some time has passed since the attempted rebellion in Belarus, it has become obvious that the chosen course for closer cooperation with Russia was right and the measures taken, including the approval of a package of the Union State integration documents, were relevant and well-timed. The head of state noted that none of the Union State programs violates the sovereignty and independence of Belarus and Russia.

Before the sanctions were imposed against Belarus and Russia, the Russians had no idea what the Belarusians were capable of and how high-tech the country was, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to review Belarus-Russia cooperation in Minsk, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the Union State programs, the president stressed that they must be implemented. No program infringes on the sovereignty and independence of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We must remain strongly committed to our bilateral agreements,” the Belarusian leader said addressing Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was petty and vile in her recent statements about the peace talks in Minsk and the Minsk agreements concluded a few years ago to resolve the situation in Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in Bishkek answering journalists' questions, BelTA has learned. In a nutshell, Merkel said that at that time she considered the Minsk agreements as an opportunity to give Kiev time to build up its power and military resources. “I told Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] what I thought about it. If things were really like that, it is disgusting.

The share of the Hi-Tech Park in Belarus' export of services totaled 29.2% in January-September 2022, the Hi-Tech Park press service told BelTA. After delivering a report to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko in November 2022 Director of the Hi-Tech Park Vsevolod Yanchevsky remarked that the Hi-Tech Park's export exceeded $2 billion in January-September 2022 and was expected to rise even higher by the end of the year. The Hi-Tech Park press service added that companies residing in the park paid Br595.1 million in taxes in January-September 2022.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the price of the Russian gas and whether it is comfortable for Belarus as he spoke to the media on the sidelines of the EAEU summit in Bishkek what, BelTA has learned. “The question is not about the prices in our countries. The question is about equal opportunities that economic entities should have since we have opted for deep cooperation with Russia (because of the global crisis, wars, pandemic and so on),” said the head of state. He cited an example of greenhouse farming, where energy accounts for a large share of production costs: “If the gas price for you is $60 or $80, and $120 for us at the border, what equal conditions can we talk about here? I will not be able to sell my goods on your market.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made new appointments on 12 December, BelTA has learned. The head of state appointed: Denis Kapsky – Deputy Chairman of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Belarus.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko named the condition for establishing peace in Ukraine as he talked to the media on the sidelines of the EAEU summit in Bishkek, BelTA has learned. The head of state is sure that if the Ukrainian president demands that Russia withdraw its troops from the territories of Kherson, Zaporozhye, Lugansk and Donetsk, this means negotiations will not happen. «This is a precondition that is unacceptable for Russia.