Belarus expects to see a unified market for gas, oil and petroleum products with Russia as soon as possible, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Union State Supreme State Council meeting in Minsk on 6 December, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the development of the Unified Electricity Market Treaty was another significant milestone in the Union State history. “We expect the earliest possible launch of unified markets for gas, oil and petroleum...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the staff of the Central Election Commission on its 35th anniversary, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. Since its establishment, the Central Election Commission has been actively involved in building institutions of people's power of the independent Belarusian state, improving national legislation, and educating citizens on the law, the Belarusian leader noted. “Largely due to your efforts, the elections...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed to decide on the future of the Belarusian Oil Company as he made new appointments on 2 December, BelTA has learned.  When approving the appointment of Marat Maletsky as Director General of the Belarusian Oil Company, the head of state stressed that this structure employs about 80 people, professionals in their field. At the moment, according to the president, they are underutilized. "It seems to me that they are underutilized. I feel...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People observed on 29 November, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I am convinced that in this time of hardship for the people of Palestine, the legacy of its first President Yasser Arafat, who was able to unite his compatriots and show the way to establishing long-term...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has suggested holding a large meeting of Eurasian regional organizations in Belarus as he addressed the CSTO summit in Astana on 28 November, BelTA has learned. The president considers it important to strengthen the interaction between international organizations working in Eurasia. “In this regard, I propose to think about organizing a meeting of senior officials of the regional organizations of ASEAN, the CSTO, the SCO, the CIS, the CICA, and...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Kazakhstan on a working visit, BelTA has learned. In Astana, the Belarusian head of state will take part in a meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council on 28 November.  The leaders of the countries are set to exchange views on the international and regional situation, its impact on the security of the CSTO member states, discuss the cooperation and prospects for the further development of the collective security system....