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Belarus has plans to expand the production of a new cancer vaccine, Deputy Director for Research at the Alexandrov National Cancer Center Sergei Krasny told a BelTA correspondent on the sidelines of the Intellectual Belarus exhibition. “Today we are presenting the Elenagen anti-cancer vaccine at the exhibition. This is a joint development of the Alexandrov National Cancer Center and an American company.

Enterprises affiliated with the Industry Ministry are planning to ramp up the production to Br27 billion in 2023, BelTA learned from the press service of the Industry Ministry of Belarus. In physical terms, enterprises are projected to produce, in particular, 54,000 tractors (of all modifications, including mini-tractos and walk-behind tractors), almost 1,000 dump trucks, 1,700 buses, 850,000 refrigerators/freezers.

The policy in favor of integration with Russia is generating economic dividends for Belarus. Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko mentioned it during a government conference hosted by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to review the fulfillment of integration programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, BelTA has learned. Roman Golovchenko is convinced that the previously adopted policy towards integration with Russia and towards the realization of Union State programs had been the right and timely move. Roman Golovchenko reminded that back in the day the programs were discussed and adopted in a slightly different geopolitical environment. “I don't think

There has not been and cannot be any talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss Belarus-Russia Union State integration programs on 12 January, BelTA has learned. “I warn you that there has been no talk of Russia or Belarus giving up their sovereignty, and there can't be such talk. There is simply no need [for that]. The existing format of cooperation with Russia has not been exhausted yet,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Over 13,500 foreigners have visited Belarus as part of the visa-waiver travel program since 1 January 2023, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee of Belarus. Since 1 January, Belarus has weclomed 9,966 citizens of Lithuania, 1,822 citizens and 462 citizens of Latvia, and 1,329 Polish citizens.

Belarus and Russia are laying a common foundation for technological independence, State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia Union State Dmitry Mezentsev told the ONT TV channel, BelTA informs. “The presidents have set the task to substitute imports in order to create a common foundation for technological independence. This is a good start, and we see that we are making good progress,” Dmitry Mezentsev said. He listed the main areas of cooperation within the framework of the Union State.

The Belarus-Russia tactical flight exercise of the joint military task force began on 16 January, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry of Belarus. The air force drills are aimed at improving interoperability while conducting combat training missions. The plans include aerial reconnaissance, joint air policing along the state border, air support for the joint military task force, landing of tactical airborne troops, as well as cargo delivery and evacuation of the wounded.

Belarus and Pakistan have agreed to expand cooperation. The agreement is stipulated by the minutes of the sixth session of the Belarus-Pakistan trade and economic cooperation commission. The document was signed by Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich and Pakistani Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir, BelTA has learned. Viktor Karankevich said: “The minutes represent a roadmap for stepping up bilateral cooperation.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a law to amend the law on the citizenship of the Republic of Belarus on 5 January, the president's press service told BelTA. In particular, the amendments elaborate the category of people, who acquire Belarus' citizenship by birth.

In 2022 the volume of Belarusian exports transported by container trains of Belarusian Railways to China increased by 6.5 times, the Belarusian Railways press service told BelTA. Through the year Belarusian Railways organized the departure of 988 container trains carrying Belarusian exports from Belarus to China. According to preliminary data, the

The buildup of the regional military force of Belarus and Russia continues for the sake of ensuring the military security of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Defense Ministry. The process is going on stage by stage depending on the evolving situation.

Belarusians support their Russian brothers but do not forget about Ukrainians either. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he visited a temple in the Saint Elisabeth Convent on 7 January, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that the Saint Elisabeth Convent had recently collected donations for Russian military personnel fighting on the frontlines and had been criticized by “bought-and-paid-for opposition” because of it.

In late 2017 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the Digital Economy Development Ordinance, thanks to which the Belarusian IT industry was granted unprecedented conditions for development and the Hi-Tech Park, which was established back in 2005, became famous all over the world. “Belarus is turning into a Silicon Valley.

In late 2017 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the Digital Economy Development Ordinance, thanks to which the Belarusian IT industry was granted unprecedented conditions for development and the Hi-Tech Park, which was established back in 2005, became famous all over the world. “Belarus is turning into a Silicon Valley. It is becoming a world center for software development.” This is what The Wall Street Journal and Forbes wrote about the country. “A paradise for programmers.” “Exceptional potential and a far-sighted economic policy,” this is how Eric Gundersen, the founder of the American startup Mapbox, and the former U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo evaluated capabilities of the republic. In the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project After the Fact: Lukashenko's Decisions we will tell you how Belarus became an IT country, will dispel myths about the Hi-Tech Park, and will try to find out what future awaits the Belarusian IT industry after all.

The realization of Union State programs of Belarus and Russia determines a brand new stage of economic integration of the two countries. State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev made the statement as he met with Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned. At the start of the conversation Dmitry Mezentsev thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for the attention and support and he and the Russian leader give to the relevant Union State agenda.

There are plans to spend 45% of the state budget on the social sphere. Belarusian First Deputy Finance Minister Dmitry Kiyko made the statement on the air of the TV Belarusian channel STV, BelTA has learned. Dmitry Kiyko said: “The budget will retain social orientation this year. Expenses of social nature will amount to 45% or slightly more than Br27 billion, 17.6% up [from the previous year].” Attention will be paid primarily to the payment of salaries.

Programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia must not be curtailed, it is necessary to increase their funding. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Dmitry Mezentsev, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “It is good that this year is beginning with this event. Sincerely speaking, we have to update the agenda of the Union State and begin by summarizing the accomplishments and sketching out future steps.

A law banning LGBT propaganda may appear in Belarus, Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova said at the meeting of the Council of Elders, BelTA has learned. “The Expert Council under the Council of the Republic is working quite intensively. Today in the first half of the day we discussed three bills that we need to adopt,” said Natalya Kochanova.

The year 2023 has been declared the Year of Peace and Creation in Belarus, BelTA learned from the New Year's Eve address of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We declare the next year the Year of Peace and Creation. It corresponds to the spirit of the time and desires of our hearts. I wish peace and goodness to dear Belarus as strongly as you do. I wish goo

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard out a report on the state of affairs in the civil engineering industry and wondered how the instruction to simplify the process of construction of various categories of buildings was being fulfilled, BelTA has learned. Starting the conversation about problems concerning the civil engineering industry, Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed: “Nobody needs some chit chat about it. I am interested in the first matter: the simplification of the construction process. You and I had an agreement on it.

Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus Igor Kizim was summoned to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive a strong demarche in connection with the missile incident, Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz told reporters, BelTA has learned. “Today, Belarus' air defenses have shot down a Ukrainian S-300 missile over the territory of Belarus.

Belarus can again become a center of negotiations and contribute to peace in Ukraine, Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Belarus, Archbishop Ante Jozic said in an interview with the Belarusian STV TV channel on 25 December, BelTA has learned. «This year we celebrated the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Vatican, the Holy See and Belarus. We are developing good relationship. The Vatican continues to promote this relationship through various projects. Belarus has always been

The Industry Ministry of Belarus has completed all internal procedures to prepare for the signing of an agreement between the governments of Belarus and the Russian Federation on a common industrial policy, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Industry Ministry. The draft agreement has been approved by the Belarusian government. The Industry Ministry has been authorized to negotiate the draft document.

The number of settlements where Russia and Belarus use national currencies in trade has exceeded 80%, Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dmitry Volvach said at a press conference on 26 December, BelTA has learned. According to Dmitry Volvach, Belarus and Russia are implementing 28 Union State programs that were approved by the Supreme State Council of the Union State in November 2021. When asked about the need for a single currency, he said: “We have not yet fully realized the potential that lies in the development and increase of mutual settlements in national currencies.