Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko offered options for cooperation in the implementation of major infrastructure projects as he met with Governor of Russia's Amur Oblast Vasily Orlov on 23 July, BelTA has learned. Welcoming the Russian governor in Minsk, the head of state praised historical community and interconnections between Belarus and Amur Oblast. “We are separated by thousands of kilometers. Our destinies however are closely intertwined by shared history, selfless work,...

The domestic market should be protected, Belarusian president Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the Belarusian industry on 22 July, BelTA has learned. The head of state criticized the government and, first of all, the deputy prime minister overseeing this area for their poor performance with regard to the domestic market. He emphasized that it is necessary to ensure reasonable market protection. “We must protect our own market in a reasonable way,” the president said....

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended greetings as Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko celebrates 30 years in power, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The entire recent history of Belarus, marked by the building of modern state institutions and significant successes in the social and economic spheres, is inextricably linked to your name. Belarusian voters have entrusted you with the highest state post six times in a row, which undoubtedly...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed criticism over slow early response to the recent natural disaster in the country, as he spoke at the teleconference on 19 July, BelTA has learned.  “There was no response at all, except for the routine response of power workers. There was no adequate, fast, clear, military-like response to this event. Extremely poor performance in the first hours and days following the thunderstorms. I saw everything and started pushing governors and...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Governor of Russia's Primorye Territory Oleg Kozhemyako on 16 July, BelTA has learned.   “Vladivostok is geographically distant, but we have close ties with it. A testimony to that are our frequent meetings and agreements that we reach during them. There is no point in discussing what Belarus and Primorye Territory can or cannot do, because we already know it. I often talk with the president of Russia and tell him about our...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is closely monitoring the ongoing recovery efforts following the recent storms that have affected a number of regions in the country, BelTA has learned. All the necessary measures are promptly carried out under the control of the head of state. The president is regularly briefed on the situation by Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak, governors of Mogilev Oblast, Minsk Oblast and also Gomel Oblast which was most affected by the storms. The...