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Fifth Eastern Partnership summit opens in Brussels on 24 November The fifth Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit opens in Brussels on 24 November. Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei will lead the Belarusian delegation. The participants of the summit will discuss the abolition of roaming, trans-European investment corridors, the development of e-government and alternative energy, and the simplification of trade cooperation. As a result of the summit, an updated declaration will be adopted...

Parties discussed prospects of developing cooperation in political, trade and economic sectors An official ceremony to open the Belarusian embassy in Sweden took place in Stockholm. The Belarusian-Swedish ministerial consultations were held on the same day. The parties discussed a wide range of issues of the bilateral and multilateral agenda, including the prospects of developing cooperation with Sweden in the political, trade and economic sectors, the strengthening of the dialogue between Belarus...

Belarus and Russia plan to sign agreement on mutual recognition of visas till the end of the year Belarus and Russia expect to sign an agreement on mutual recognition of visas till the end of the year. Minister of foreign affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei declared this today summing up the talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Several rounds of consultations have been held, the next will be soon held in Moscow. The parties also voiced their adherence to arrangement of stable contacts...

After talks Ministers plan to sign foreign policy action plan for 2018-2019 Today the heads of the Foreign Ministries of Belarus and Russia, Vladimir Makei and Sergei Lavrov, will meet in Moscow to discuss mutual recognition of visas. A relevant document has been prepared by special working groups. This draft agreement envisages the creation of a legal framework allowing for crossing the Belarusian-Russian border by third-country nationals. Also, foreign ministers intend to discuss bilateral cooperation...

P.Latushko: Belarus has good achievements in field of education for sustainable development, ready to share its experience Belarus offered its candidature for participation in the elections to the Executive Board of UNESCO. As the Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative of Belarus to this organization Pavel Latushko stated, if elected, our country intends to make efforts to enhance the role of UNESCO. The diplomat stressed that Minsk has good achievements in the field of education for...

A.Lukashenko to take part in CIS Heads of State summit in Sochi A sitting of the Council of the CIS foreign ministers took place in Sochi. The parties discussed development and strengthening of cooperation within the Commonwealth of Independent States. The heads of the foreign ministers agreed on the suite of documents to be examined at the Council of the CIS Heads of states. These are agreements on anti-corruption measures, exchange of information within the CIS on fighting terrorism, other manifestations...

Visits to Industrial park «Great Stone», BelAZ enterprises and Dzerzhinsky agro-industrial complex planned Representatives of Belarus from all over the world came to Minsk for the First Conference of honorary consuls. During a thorough conversation at the Ministry of foreign affairs, minister Vladimir Makei noted, that Belarus is going to further pursue the agenda on peace in the whole world. Over four days, the consuls are going to meet with representatives of various Belarusian ministries, study...

Minister of state for Europe and Americas of the Great Britain's Foreign Office Alan Duncan on a visit to Belarus The official Minsk regards Great Britain as a very important partner. Relations in all areas between the two countries should be maintained. Vladimir Makey declared this after the talks with Alan Duncan. The Minister of foreign affairs of Belarus also noted the mutual interest in political dialog and economic cooperation. Implementation of the Convention between the governments of the...

Foreign ministers of Central European Initiative countries meet in Minsk Compatibility across the Greater Europe and joint efforts in combating new challenges, including migration, were discussed the day before in Minsk by the Foreign Ministers of the countries of the Central European Initiative. This year, Belarus chairs the organization, which includes 18 countries. The key initiative of our state is to promote compatibility and complementarity across the Greater Europe. Following the meeting...

At the meeting the diplomats discussed the war on terrorism, the migration situation, and the conflict in Ukraine It is equally important for Belarus to develop cooperation with the East and the West without making an artificial choice between them, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs and heads of national delegations of the member states of the Central European Initiative. Alexander Lukashenko called for sincere and open conversation and stressed...