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 In the run-up to the Victory Day celebrations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko presented state awards to distinguished Belarusians on 5 May, BelTA has learned. The president noted that the ceremony was traditionally timed to the most esteemed holiday for all Belarusians, especially for the older generation - Great Victory Day. The head of state said that 78 years ago (on 2 May 1945) Berlin was defeated, and the main role in this was played by the 1st Belorussian Front under...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the personnel and veterans of the Military Academy as it marks its 70th anniversary, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “The renowned educational institution has preserved the best traditions, experience in training officers as well as a rich history,” the message of greetings reads. “Today the Military Academy is a leading institution of higher learning in independent Belarus, providing...

The he country's self-sufficiency in meat and meat products is more than 130%, Ksenia Meleshko, head of the main department of foreign economic activity of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, told BelTA. “The meat industry is a priority in Belarus. The level of self-sufficiency in meat and meat products exceeds 130%. In this regard, we can say that our country has enough resources for shipment of meat products both to the domestic and foreign markets,” Ksenia Meleshko said....

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko hosted a meeting on 2 May to discuss the current issues related to the country's border security and measures needed to protect it, BelTA has learned. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, the situation around Belarus remains difficult. NATO is building up its military presence near the borders and there are provocations on the border. “We could not postpone this meeting: the situation forces us to respond to the recent developments. The...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa as the country celebrates Freedom Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Belarus used to consistently support the people of Africa in overcoming apartheid at international platforms. Today together we are striving to establish a just world order based on friendship, trust and respect for the UN Charter and international law. On the 30th anniversary...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “Your country has all necessary resources to become one of the leaders in West Africa,” the message of greetings reads. “Belarus confirms its interest in deepening bilateral mutually beneficial contacts in economic and humanitarian sectors. I am confident that...