GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY | HIGH-LEVEL CALL | RISK OF ESCALATION | ACHIEVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE

GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY 

Belarus plays a vital role in global food safety, Aleksandr Lukashenko stated at a meeting with the Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. The President also noted that attempts to isolate our country from the global mineral fertilizer market are counterproductive.

HIGH-LEVEL CALL 

A telephone conversation took place between the Presidents of Belarus and Russia, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin. The main topic of discussion was current issues in bilateral relations. The conversation also touched on the organization and holding of the 13th Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia, which will take place in Minsk at the end of June.

RISK OF ESCALATION

The possibility of military conflict regarding Belarus and Russia and its subsequent escalation into a global conflict is extremely high. This was stated by the Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin at a meeting of the CSTO Defense Ministers Council in Moscow. The general noted that Belarus has informed its allies of large-scale re-equipment of European armies, the expansion of its capabilities to deploy coalition troops to NATO's eastern border and the maintenance of forward military presence in Poland and the Baltic states.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE

The international specialized exhibition "Belagro-2026" brought together approximately 600 companies from 16 countries. Participants showcased advanced achievements, exchanged experiences, and signed new contracts. The combined exhibition space occupied over 42.000 square meters of indoor and outdoor venues at Minsk International Exhibition Centre.

HORIZONS OF COOPERATION

Belarus and Georgia have outlined new steps to strengthen their trade and economic partnership. Food supplies have increased threefold. Against the backdrop of a steady increase in trade turnover, the parties are discussing the further development of their relations in detail. 

BUSINESS WITH OMAN

Belarus-Oman business forum was held in Minsk. The partners confirmed their interest in developing cooperation. Seven memorandums were signed. The areas of cooperation are quite diverse: mechanical engineering, agriculture, food and the IT sector. One of the key practical areas is the creation of joint ventures.