Orsha-based Legmash Plant should maintain and increase the output of civilian products, while developing new items for the defense industry, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while visiting the plant on 29 May, BelTA has learned. The head of state was briefed on the state of affairs at the enterprise. Recently, the plant has been involфved in the production of special-purpose products for the defense industry. There are plans to further expand the product assortment.“It does...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave his take on the efficiency of Belarusian mass media as he addressed the Belarus Media Forum in Mogilev on 28 May, BelTA has learned. “You know, I am closely following what mass media are doing. I see advancement, shortcomings, and progress. I have been told that the system of training of journalism students has been drastically overhauled in order to prioritize practical skills. Our seasoned journalists are involved in the teaching process....

Minsk and Barnaul need to consider launching a direct air service, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Russia’s Altai Territory Viktor Tomenko in Minsk on 27 May, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus is interested in the development of tourism with Altai Territory. "This is one of the most beautiful, simply fabulous regions of Russia," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. “To intensify trips, business and tourism, we need good...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Nicaragua President Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra as the two countries celebrate 30 years diplomatic relations, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “For Belarus, Nicaragua is a reliable friend and an important partner in the Latin American region. It is important for us to maintain and strengthen contacts in order to jointly confront global challenges and threats, to help build a multipolar and...

Belarusian President, Chairman of the Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian People's Congress Aleksandr Kosinets and Head of the Secretariat of the Belarusian People's Congress Valery Mitskevich to receive their reports on 23 May, BelTA has learned. “I asked you to team up with interested and responsible people to decide on the system of work with delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress. We need to decide on the structure of the...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has approved a draft protocol on amending the agreement on cooperation of the CIS member states in creating compatible national telemedicine systems and their consequent development and usage of 19 November 2010. The head of state signed corresponding decree No.209 on 22 May, BelTA has learned. The document has been approved as the basis for conducting negotiations. The Belarusian government has been authorized to conduct the talks and sign the...