Polotsk Regional Executive Committee

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree on 1 April to approve the timeline for holding the 34rd international art festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Denis Moroz Energy Minister, BelTA has learned.

The finalized draft decree on ways of improving the efficiency of control and oversight activities has been submitted to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The document was reviewed at a meeting with the head of state on 28 March, BelTA has learned.

While approving the appointment of heads of local executive and administrative bodies on 27 March Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded them of the tasks ahead, BelTA has learned.

On behalf of the Belarusian people and on his own behalf, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin and all residents of Bangladesh on the national holiday - Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Further development of the regions is the most important project for the entire nation. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during an inauguration ceremony in the Palace of Independence on 25 March, BelTA has learned.

On 25 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will travel along Nezavisimosti Avenue and Pobeditelei Avenue, two main avenues of Minsk, for the inauguration ceremony, Pul Pervogo Telegram channel reported, BelTA learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan as the countries celebrate Nowruz, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will be held on 25 March, BelTA learned from the Central Election Commission.

Last December, Belarus and Russia concluded an interstate treaty on security guarantees within the framework of the Union State. It was signed by Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin. The countries did not delay the ratification of the document. In March the treaty came into force as the heads of state exchanged the instruments of ratification during the official visit of the Belarusian president to Russia. Why did the two countries sign the treaty only now and what obligations does it impose on the parties? Who will be protected by the “nuclear umbrella”? Who will have the “red button” and how will Belarus and Russia counter sanctions and respond to threats and aggression? In the new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decision” we have studied the document and here’s what we’ve learned.