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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the people of Spain on their national holiday – the National Day of Spain, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Despite the different historical paths that our countries took, both nations have many things in common, including respect for Christian values, family, hard work, patriotism and sympathy for those who suffer,” the message of congratulations reads. The head of state expressed...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested joining efforts to Russia's Novosibirsk Oblast in artificial intelligence and unmanned aircraft systems as he met with Governor of this Russian region Andrei Travnikov in Minsk on 10 October, BelTA has learned. Cooperation with Novosibirsk is currently based on supplies of agricultural and mining equipment, the president said. “We know, however, that the area of activity is much wider here. We have an opportunity to help you solve...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Director General of the Russian Export Center Veronika Nikishina, BelTA has learned. The head of state highly praised the role of the center. Export promotion is one of the most important lines of activity in modern life, essential for any state. "Recently, you have been watching the development of the relations between Belarus and Russia. Your powerful group of companies is at the crossroads of all these relations. You have certain...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko extended greetings to Belarusian cultural workers as they celebrate their professional holiday, Cultural Workers' Day, on 8 October, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusians leader. “The people's unity strengthens through the great talent, wisdom and exceptional work of many generations of creative people,” the greetings read. “Culture is the treasury of the country's material and spiritual heritage and the most important...

Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have good relations at all levels, but we need to look for new common ground, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Speaker of the Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh) of Kyrgyzstan Nurlanbek Shakiev, BelTA has learned. "We have very good relations on all fronts. Both at the level of presidents and at the level of the government. We will do everything possible to help Kyrgyzstan get engaged as much as possible. This nation is very active, very...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko ordered to set up a commission to supervise exports to Russia as he met with Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi, BelTA reports. The corresponding decree is expected to be signed in the near future. It is still unknown how exactly the commission will be called, but it will be headed by Dmitry Krutoi. “Give yourself the necessary powers,” the president said. “Of course, this will be an extra workload for your staff. I think you will...