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.09.25
14:59
President
Lukashenko grants pardon to 14 convicted foreigners
In response to a request from the U.S. president and other heads of state, as a gesture of goodwill and out of consideration for humanitarian principles, the Belarusian president has pardoned a number of foreign citizens convicted of espionage, participation in extremist and terrorist activities, and other criminal offenses in Belarus.
14:32
Politics
John Coale: The USA would very much like to normalize relations with Belarus
“We would very much like to normalize our bilateral relations between the Republic of Belarus and the United States of America and we are ready to do everything for this normalization to happen,” John Coale noted.
14:23
Politics
John Coale: U.S. wants to reopen its embassy in Minsk
The United States wants to reopen its embassy in Minsk and normalize relations with Belarus, U.S. Presidential Envoy John Coale said following the meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned.
14:20
President
Trump presents Lukashenko with cufflinks featuring White House image
U.S President Donald Trump has presented Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with cufflinks featuring an image of the White House – the official residence of U.S. presidents in Washington.
14:08
Politics
Slovak ambassador: EU’s unilateral restrictive measures harm the union itself
The unilateral restrictive measures imposed by the European Union harm the union itself first and foremost, Ambassador of Slovakia to Belarus Jozef Migaš said ahead of the ceremony to present his credentials to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
14:02
President
Lukashenko receives warm letter from Trump
U.S. Presidential Envoy John Coale passed on a letter from Donald Trump with warm congratulations and wishes to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at a meeting in Minsk.
13:53
President
Lukashenko notes strong interest in U.S. economy
The head of state described the economy as the most important issue. “I believe you have interests in Belarus and through Belarus in Russia in economy. Naturally, we have a strong interest in your global country in terms of economy,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
13:49
President
Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to address ‘hostage’ issue raised by Trump
A meeting between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and U.S. President’s representative John Coale discussed the issue of releasing several individuals convicted in Belarus.
13:48
Society
Polish interior minister: Poland-Belarus border will remain closed indefinitely
Polish Minister of Internal Affairs Marcin Kierwinski has announced that the Poland-Belarus border will remain closed until further notice.
13:47
President
Lukashenko thanks Trump for peacemaking efforts
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked US President Donald Trump for the efforts he is making towards establishing peace in various parts of the world.
13:42
President
Lukashenko meets with U.S. President’s representative John Coale in Minsk
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with U.S. President’s representative John Coale, BelTA has learned.
13:41
Society
State Border Committee: Poland officially notifies Belarus of border closure
The State Border Committee of Belarus has received an official notification from Poland regarding the closure of border checkpoints, official representative of the State Border Committee Anton Bychkovsky told the media.
13:18
Society
About 2,000 vehicles in line 12 hours before Poland shuts checkpoints on Belarus’ border
Twelve hours before Polish checkpoints are scheduled to close, an estimated 2,000 vehicles are waiting in line to enter Poland, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee.
13:11
Politics
Ambassador: Ethiopia seeks Belarus' partnership to modernize agriculture
Developing cooperation with Belarus is important for Ethiopia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Belarus (non‑resident) Genet Teshome Jirru said ahead of the ceremony to present his credentials to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
