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There are plenty of reserves to increase trade between Belarus and Russia’s Omsk Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Omsk Oblast Governor Vitaly Khotsenko on 25 March, BelTA has learned.   The president noted that the head of the Russian region was well familiar with Belarus, its history, outstanding people, industrial flagships and agriculture. “We can start our work immediately, without any delay. Your visit testifies to the fact that we can do...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.  The Belarusian head of state once again expressed his deep condolences to his Russian counterpart in connection with the terrorist attack in Moscow Oblast.  The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to continuing further active cooperation between the two countries and maintaining contacts between the...

Worthy representatives of the Belarusian people have been elected to the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus of the eighth convocation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the MPs of the House of Representatives and members of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus of the seventh convocation on 21 March, BelTA has learned. Speaking about the new parliament, the head of state said: “There are many among them who...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to Namibia President Nangolo Mbumba as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The head of state stressed that Namibia is currently a country open for partnership initiatives and is confidently following the path of economic growth. “We are ready to help you achieve this,” the Belarusian leader said. The president emphasized Belarus’ opportunities to...

I hope that we will continue joint space flight projects with Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a videoconference meeting with Oleg Novitsky and Marina Vasilevskaya, the members of the prime crew of Visiting Expedition 21 to the International Space Station, BelTA has learned.  Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about his plans to talk to the Russian side regarding a space flight of all three people who were preparing for the current launch in the future: commander...

Preparations for the first meeting of the seventh Belarusian People’s Congress were in focus of the meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.  Taking part in the meeting were senior officials of the Belarus President Administration, the chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, the head of the Belarus President Property Management Directorate and the head of the Secretariat of the Belarusian People’s Congress....