Polotsk Regional Executive Committee

Belarus enjoys a number of benefits from participating in events on the BRICS platform. First of all, it is possible to talk to a large number of leaders of various countries during one occasion. It would take several years to do the same through bilateral contacts. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in an interview with the Chinese TV channel CGTN on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will travel to Russia’s Kazan on 23 October to attend the BRICS summit, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Andrei Dapkiunas has been appointed non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Slovakia. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the corresponding decree No. 398 on 21 October, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

High-speed railroad lines should be built to connect Minsk with its satellite cities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on 21 October as he heard out a report on the development of the network of national highways and transport infrastructure to ensure an hour’s accessibility to the satellite cities, BelTA has learned.

On 17 October Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 396 to extend Decree No. 191 “On support for physical culture and sports organizations” of 15 April 2013 until 30 June 2025, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The very idea of Belarus' presence in Antarctica, just like space exploration, seemed like a pipe dream, but the country rose up to the challenge, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with scientists and participants of Belarusian Antarctic expeditions on 17 October, BelTA has learned.

On 15 October Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 394 to reward agricultural workers for their services to the agricultural industry, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

We need to make social assistance more targeted, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out the report on improving welfare policies on 15 October, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated fellow Belarusians on the most touching and heart-warming autumn holiday – Mother's Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

During his working trip to Shklov District, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has launched the national campaign “Bringing forests back to life”, BelTA has learned.