Forest restoration in Belarus is slow. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the relevant statement as he heard out a report on the state of affairs in the forest industry on 9 March, BelTA has learned. According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, forest restoration is extremely slow. He said: “It is necessary to fill every bit of vacant land with forest. Let alone the places where forest has been harvested. Forest must be immediately restored over there. And in former farms, around...

Some 82.86% of Belarusians who came to the polls voted in favor of the constitutional amendments, Chairman of the Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko told reporters, BelTA has learned. “The constitutional referendum was held on 27 February in line with the presidential decree. Voters saw only one question in the ballot paper: do you accept amendments and additions to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus? Voters were asked to vote ‘for' or ‘against'. Early voting took place...

Belarus’ food export rose by about $1 billion in 2021, Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Igor Brylo said during a board meeting of the Agriculture and Food Ministry on 22 February, BelTA has learned. "In 2021, Belarus’ exports of food products and agricultural raw materials increased by 17.3% over 2020 and reached $ 6.7 billion. The increase was about $1 billion. Foreign trade surplus amounted to $2.2 billion and rose by $700 million or 44% over 2020. Food and agricultural raw...

The government suggests a dramatic overhaul of the country's land legislation. This matter was discussed at a session hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 15 February, BelTA has learned.

On 9 February he met with the staff of Belarusian State Economic University to explain the amendments and additions to the Constitution, BelTA has learned.

The delegation from Saint Petersburg led by Governor Alexander Beglov came to Belarus at a very symbolic moment, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Saint Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov on 1 February, BelTA has learned.

The Year of People's Unity has showed the whole world the cohesion and resilience of the Belarusians, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was delivering the annual Address to Belarusian People and the National Assembly on 28 January, BelTA has learned. “The previous year was the Year of People's Unity. It showed the whole world the cohesion and resilience of the Belarusians, our determination to march to the beat of our own drum, cherish our values and create new values together....

Presidential election is the only way for transit of power, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke to the media on 21 January, BelTA has learned. “They have started discussing this topic far and wide. I would say it for the 1,001st time: I do not recognize any transit of power except for the presidential election. The people will decide who will be the first, second, fifth person in the Belarusian state. I promise you this. There will be no pressure. I will...

The young Belarusian state can efficiently respond to any challenges, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present the Spiritual Revival Awards, special prizes to art luminaries, and the Belarusian Sports Olympus Awards in Minsk on 11 January, BelTA has learned. “In the turbulent time of changes we managed to safeguard the independence of Belarus, advance our economy to a brand-new level, preserve and develop the social sector. However, the main thing is...

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a law on Belarus’ national budget for 2022 on 3 January, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.