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A number of international documents were signed following the talks between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Minsk on 7 September, BelTA has learned. The documents included an intergovernmental framework agreement on economic, trade, cultural, scientific and technical cooperation, an agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The parties also signed agreements on cooperation in...

Belarus is ready to support African countries in their quest for independence, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on 7 September, BelTA has learned. “Africa is developing, and the states of the African continent are gaining their independence. In short, Africa is freeing itself from its colonial legacy. You should know that we are fully committed to this process and will support the states that want to...

 A lot has been done to promote relations between Belarus and Uzbekistan, but there is still room for improvement, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbayeva on 5 September, BelTA has learned. The head of state noted that the visit is taking place in the year when Belarus and Uzbekistan mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. “A lot has been done, but there is room for improvement...

Pig breeding complexes should be upgraded, and the upgrade effort should be modeled on that of dairy farms, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss the country's pig breeding industry, BelTA has learned. “As we have already said, we need to upgrade pig breeding complexes. Almost 70% of these complexes were built more than 20 years ago. There should be a specific program to bring these complexes into shape,” the head of state emphasized. He added that...

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated participants and guests on Belarusian Written Language Day on 2 September, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA. The president noted: “I heartily congratulate you on Belarusian Written Language Day. It is a celebration of national culture, printed word, and Belarusian spirituality, which marks the 30th anniversary this year. In this period Belarusian Written Language Day has been held in many famous centers of...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to school and university students, postgraduates, teachers and professors as the country celebrates Knowledge Day and the start of the new academic year, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “1 September is an important day of the year to all of us: all those who start their studies, who teach and who keep the warmest memories of their teachers throughout their lives,” the head of state said....