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There is no and there can be no will, sovereignty, respect, and security without national dignity. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the national Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends), BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Every day we face attempts to impose so-called universal values upon us. However, they are not meant for us.

The rise in utility costs should be offset by higher salaries, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Mogilevliftmash enterprise on 10 July, BelTA has learned. In June, the growth of tariffs for housing and utility services was tied to the base amount. Now the maximum allowable increase in payments for public utility services shall not exceed 50% of the base amount (instead of the previously established $5 equivalent). In this regard, the employees of the enterprise asked whether this would result in higher utility costs, since today half of the base amount (Br18.5) is above $5 at the current exchange rate. The head of st

Each district should make money for itself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Mogilevliftmash enterprise on 10 July, BelTA has learned. Mogilev Oblast Governor Anatoly Isachenko briefed the head of state on the main indicators of the socio-economic performance of the region. The gross regional product in Mogilev Oblast in January-May made up 98.6% as to the same period a year before. “You have three failures in the region. The most surprising thing is that the industry in the region is also failing,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted. Anatoly Isachenko clarified that the region cannot reach the GRP targets due to poor results in manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade. As far as manufacturing is concerned, there are issues in two industries — woodworking and cement production. They are to be resolved by the end of the year, some progress has already been made.

The war in Ukraine, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is not and will not be a reason for any side to carry out a nuclear strike. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with reporters of foreign and Belarusian mass media, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Some say that the war can be finished by carrying out a nuclear strike on Ukraine. It is quite possible but unnecessary.

Whatever the current risks and threats are, Belarusians have been fortune to build their future by fighting exclusively intellectual and labor battles, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting to mark Belarus' Independence Day in Minsk on 30 June, BelTA has learned. «They are spinning this problem of PMC Wagner, a private paramilitary company. Calm down. If we could host them here (at their expense), it would be good for our army.

The Great Patriotic War sealed the fraternal ties of THE large multinational country with blood, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke at a ceremony to mark Independence Day at the Mound of Glory memorial complex on 3 July, BelTA has learned. «Today our country celebrates the main state holiday — Independence Day. We celebrate it at the foot of the majestic monument. The monument that was erected in honor of the heroes who liberated Belarus from the Nazi invaders,» Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the law to amend the Mass Media law of the Republic of Belarus on 1 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The document is aimed at improving the mechanisms to protect the national interests in the media space and expanding tools to respond to unfriendly actions against Belarus. The law provides for the possibility of imposing a ban on the activities of foreign media on the territory of the Republic of Belarus in the event of unfriendly actions by foreign governments against the Belarusian media.

I am sure we will never have to use nuclear weapons, but we must have them, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting to mark Belarus' Independence Day in Minsk on 30 June, BelTA has learned. «I once told you at a large forum: if you don't know what to do in a given situation, and your enemies go out of their way to persuade you of something, do the opposite. If they make a push against nuclear weapons, do the opposite,» Aleksandr Lukashenko said. The president recalled how the Belarusian opposition, self-exiled today, striving for power yesterday, would say: «When we come to power, we will shut down the Belarusian nuclear power plant, we do not need it.» «Why did they say that? Because they were told so from abroad, above all, by our neighbors — Poland, Lithuania.

Today Belarus marks Independence Day, the main holiday of Belarusian statehood. The decision to celebrate Independence Day on 3 July was adopted in a nationwide referendum on 24 November 1996. In the same year, President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the decree to establish the public holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Republic Day). It is marked on the day Minsk was liberated from the Nazi invaders – 3 July 1944.

There is a clear trend towards the transfer of money from foreign currency deposits into ruble deposits by individuals in Belarus, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko told reporters following the extended meeting of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with the Council of Ministers on 22 June, BelTA has learned. Describing the situation in the economy, the head of government noted that along with macroeconomic indicators there are also indicators that show people's perception of the economic situation in the country. These are, for example, exchange rates, interest rates on deposits and loans, wages and household incomes, pension benefits. Pension benefits have bounced back after last year's slight drop due to high inflation.

The Russian president's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the mediation efforts exercised by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko had been made for a higher cause – to avoid bloodshed, TASS reports. Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow highly appreciates the contribution of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the resolution of the conflict. The official remarked that there ar

After Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a conference with senior members of the Council of Ministers on 22 June, Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko explained what innovations are supposed to be introduced by the new corresponding bill, BelTA has learned. A bill on facilitating and stimulating the realization of investment projects was submitted for consideration of the head of state. The document is supposed to replace Ordinance No.10, which represented a breakthrough back in the day and served as the legal foundation for this sphere for nearly 15 years. “The ordinance on investments was one of the most advanced and progressive pieces of legislation in our region definitely if not the world.

You will be amazed at the difference between the real Belarus and they it is represented in the West, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received the credentials from ambassadors of nine countries in Minsk on 15 June, BelTA has learned. «You have heard a lot about Belarus. I am sure what you've hear is more negative than positive.

The United Nations has turned from a civilized dialogue platform aimed at resolving disputes and discussing the future development of the world into a diplomatic casino run by Western tycoons, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said receiving credentials from ambassadors of nine foreign countries on 15 June, BelTA has learned. “The United Nations has turned from a civilized dialogue platform to resolve disputes and discuss the future development of the world into a diplomatic casino run by Western tycoons,” the president said.

The elections to the Belarusian People's Congress will be open and fair, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarus' CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko to discuss the preparations for the 2024 election campaign, BelTA has learned. The head of state touched on the Belarusian People's Assembly, a body that, following the referendum, has acquired a constitutional status in Belarus. «We are laying a certain foundation in this matter. We are gaining experience.

The modern world is selfish and nationalistic. We must rely only on ourselves and our friends, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu in Minsk on 19 June, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are the foundation of interaction between a number of integration organizations, especially the CSTO and the EAEU.

The upcoming elections in Belarus will be fair, unlike elections in the United States, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Belarus' CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko to discuss the preparations for the 2024 election campaign, BelTA has learned. The head of state touched upon the issue of inviting observers to the upcoming elections in 2024. «The entities that invite observers are determined by law. We have nothing to hide.

Relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are at a very high level, but there is still room for improvement, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu in Minsk on 19 June, BelTA has learned. The head of state noted that this visit will contribute towards the strengthening of bilateral relations. «Relations between Belarus and Kazakhstan are at a very high level, but, as sportsmen say, there is still room for improvement,» the president said.

The preparation of the facilities for the storage of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus will end on 7-8 July. With this stage completed, Russia will immediately launch activities related to the deployment of these types of weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Sochi on 9 June, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the security situation in general, Vladimir named it stable.

The West is masterminding a violent scenario to overthrow the government in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with participants of the 52nd meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services in Minsk on 1 June, BelTA has learned. “As far as Belarus is concerned, Poland, Lithuania and, unfortunately, Ukraine provide a training ground for members of illegal armed groups; these countries are trying to create dormant extremist cells in our country. We have fresh evidence of this,” the president noted. The head of state recalled the recent joint operations with Russia, that resulted in the seizure of explosives and hence the prevention of terrorist attacks in Belarus.

Belarus counts on a considerable increase in the number of successful examples of Belarusian-Chinese industrial cooperation, given the Comprehensive Strategy for Joint Industrial Development signed during the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to China on 1 March 2023, Belarusian Deputy Industry Minister Aleksandr Yefimov said during a meeting of the commission for trade and economic cooperation of the intergovernmental committee for cooperation between Belarus and China, BelTA learned from the press service of the Industry Ministry. The deputy industry minister expressed confidence that with joint efforts the countries would be able to bring industrial cooperation to a new level by establishing joint productions in China and Belarus, expanding cooperation with Chinese companies for the supply of technological equipment (components, raw materials and supplies), and also upgrading Belarusian enterprises with the technology and competence of Chinese companies. “The development of industrial cooperation with Chinese partners is in the focus of the highest attention of our state.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina in Minsk on 29 May, BelTA has learned. «You are a highly respected central bank governor. Even our enemies have acknowledged that Elvira Nabiullina has done a great job steering the Russian economy through the turbulent times, especially amid the sanctions. This is an almost exact quote of our enemies.

The introduction of Belarus-Russia single currency is not a question of today, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, BelTA has learned. “I would like to ‘learn' something, ask a number of questions that are on the lips of many heads of state today. You see this in our speeches. We probably say a lot, but even if we understand things by and large (about reserve currency and so on ), we don't quite understand when this will happen and how it will go.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the statements made in Poland about «the impending uprising in Belarus» as he talked to journalists in the Kremlin, BelTA has learned. «We are keeping an eye on these people that this confused Polish general was talking about. They say they are putting together regiments or battalions. At least they proclaim that they are doing this.

Russia was ready to sign an agreement to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the participants of the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in Minsk on 18 May, BelTA has learned. “The Russian MPs were directly involved in this process from the very first day. We suggested negotiations. Let's talk and stop the war.

We will preserve peace in the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Shklov on Easter on 16 April, BelTA has learned. «I wish you peace and health. We will find everything else. If we don't find it, as I often say, we'll buy it. You can't buy health. You see what is happening around you and it costs us tremendous efforts to preserve peace in our land. If all of us do our jobs, we will preserve peace. We will do the impossible. In this situation, we will preserve peace on this land, at a time when things around us are changing at an astounding pace,» the head of state said.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Minsk on 10 April. The Russian defense minister arrived in the Belarusian capital following the recent agreements between the two heads of state, BelTA has learned. “When parting with Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] after our latest negotiations we agreed that you and your experts will come to Belarus and we will sit down with you to discuss the security issues of Belarus. You know that I raised this issue at the Supreme State Council meeting.

Import substitution and joint efforts for the sake of import substitution are important. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in the Kremlin on 6 April, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that Belarus and Russia work on import substitution, including in the sphere of microelectronics.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with First Lady of Zimbabwe Auxillia Mnangagwa in Minsk on 11 April, BelTA has learned. “Dear Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa, as we agreed with the president, you are in Belarus today on a very important visit. I am fulfilling the request of my friend President Emmerson so that the technologies that are in demand in Zimbabwe are in your country. We are ready to help you implement several projects at the request of your country and your president to build high-tech enterprises.

While talking to reporters, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made a few comments about the deployment of nuclear weapons, BelTA has learned. During a trip to China France President Emmanuel Macron noted that no country can deploy nuclear weapons in the territory of another country. Aleksandr Lukashenko was asked to comment on that. The Belarusian leader responded by saying: “I agree with him.

The draft legal acts on the development of the HTP suggesting unconventional approaches have been submitted for consideration of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. These documents were discussed at a meeting with the head of state, BelTA has learned. «I have received the draft legal acts on the development of the HTP. The approaches they suggest are unconventional.

Ideological bombs were planted in all former Soviet republics, and now we see them detonate, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he delivered his annual Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly on 31 March, BelTA has learned. “Recall how all major conflicts of recent decades began. With the unwavering determination of the West to subjugate the whole world. And not even the West, but one country. With the t

Attempts are being made to drag Belarus into war. Western neighbors are particularly persistent at it. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “War is somewhere far away: in Afghanistan, Syria, Libya. But war is already here: there is a bitter conflict over our fence and you can see what is going on inside. The things I warned you about in 2020 are happening: they tried everything back then and have approached the only option: the military one in order to break us. This is what's happening. There will always be a pretext. They are trying to drag Belarus into war. These facts cannot be concealed.”

The deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus is not about intimidation and blackmail. It is an opportunity to ensure security of the state and ensure peace for the Belarusian people. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “In emerging conditions and the military and political situation around our country I've reactivated negotiations with the Russian president on the return of nuclear weapons to Belarus.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko set import substitution targets as he delivered his annual Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly on 31 March, BelTA has learned. “Import substitution and efforts to increase the share of innovative production are the most important tasks. We should not depend on the whims of the Western political elites, which limit the freedom of a civilized business,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. The head of state emphasized that it was a matter of national security.

Not only tactical but also strategic nuclear weapons will be deployed in Belarus if necessary. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in his Address to the nation and the parliament on 31 March, BelTA has learned. The head of state stressed that Belarus and Russia will exercise the necessary efforts and will use means at their disposal to ensure their sovereignty and independence. Thus, the Belarusian army has acquired a powerful missile system Iskander, which is unmatched in the world and can carry nuclear warheads.

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.