Belarus’ national stand will be presented at tourism exhibitions in Moscow, Beijing and Tashkent, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency.

Belarus remains a people-oriented state and will continue supporting those, who need it. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement in an extended version of the recent interview with the TV channel Rossiya. The extended version was aired by the TV channel Belarus One in the evening, BelTA has learned.

A parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan headed by Speaker of the National Assembly of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrived in Belarus on an official visit. At Minsk National Airport, the delegation was welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vadim Ipatov.

A list of handicraft activities will be made soon, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with the Council of Ministers on 19 August, BelTA has learned.

Belarus and Serbia are competing the implementation of 12 projects in healthcare, informatics, new materials and biotechnology, BelTA learned from the State Committee on Science and Technology.

Relations between the leaders of the two countries are a good example of how to build the integration ties between Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the Rossiya TV channel, BelTA has learned.

The European Union, seeking to deal another "crushing" blow to the economy of Belarus, has recently adopted a new package of sanctions. Among them is a ban on the supply of used or second-hand clothes from the EU. Press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz commented to BelTA on how Belarus has taken this measure and why it can be considered a boon for the country.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko extended greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The Belarusian national air carrier Belavia made it to the Top 12 airlines serving best in-flight dining, according to the rating data of the British analytical service Moneysupermarket, BelTA has learned.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.323 on 13 August to amend decree No.437 on forestry management and timber sales of 23 November 2020, the press service of the head of state told BelTA.

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