On 1 October Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 386 to reward agricultural workers with state awards for services to agricultural industry and excellent performance, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. The Order of Labor Glory was bestowed upon the Parokhonskoye company. Driver of the Kalininsky enterprise from Dobrush District Aleksandr Starotitorov and tractor driver of the Kossovo farm from Ivatsevichi District Vladimir Khorunzhie were...

Belarus will do its utmost to ensure nuclear security in the region, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Raphael Grossi in Minsk on 1 October, BelTA has learned. “You should know that we are committed to security, peace and we will do everything we are capable of and what depends on us to ensure regional nuclear safety and security. Please rest assured. We are rational people and we do not rush...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko approved the appointment of deputy ministers to six ministries on 26 September, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lomsky was named First Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister. He previously worked as Chairman of the Nesvizh District Executive Committee. Denis Yezerski, former Chairman of the Committee of Ideological Work and Youth Affairs of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee, was approved as Deputy Information Minister. Svetlana Yeskova became...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud as the country celebrates National Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Based on the glorious traditions of its ancestors, today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as an influential country in global and regional politics, playing an important...

On behalf of Belarusians and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The sustainable development of Mexico and the growth of its influence in the international arena are based on the principles shared by Belarus: independence, equality, justice, respect, and commitment to peaceful coexistence,” the message of congratulations...

No one will manage to subdue Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of different nationalities living in Belarus, BelTA has learned. “The current authorities of Poland, as well as the previous ones, are trying to make their country a puppet of the United States of America. Why should Poland spend 5% of GDP, billions of U.S. dollars, to buy weapons? Who is going to attack Poland? Do we need anything from the Poles? No, we don't. What do the Poles need...